Hoop Earrings, like these choices from John Hardy, are a great Summer pick. They've been worn for thousands of years, and truly have never gone out of style, but magazines and models all over the world are showing them off for Summer 2015.... The hoop earring is truly a classic. You know your Mother has worn them. What about Grandma? Good chance. In fact, women have been wearing them for thousands of years. A solid, gold, classic hoop is to some like a little black dress, but what is great about hoop earrings is that they look good in any metal. Silver hoops and diamond hoops are big favorites of Roman Jewelers shoppers in Central NJ. Hoops are also exciting because they are available in so many different sizes. A small hoop look great on a lady with small features and short hair. A longer hoop, works well with either short or long hair. The size of the hoop depends on your personal style, but it can be dressed up or down at any length. John Hardy incorporates a hoop earring into many of their collections, like Bamboo and Kali and designers from all over the world have embellished hoops with stones, designs and even additional hoops. Try a classic hoop this Summer and enjoy it forever.

Organic Allure from Designer Simon G. Roman Jewelers has just returned from the largest jewelry show IN THE WORLD. Our buyers checked out the goods and we attended seminars to further our mission of why we got into this business in the first place–customers! We learned how to better our customer experience and we shopped the finest in gemstones, jewelry, and bridal to bring it all back to New Jersey. Read on to find out what we brought home.New Bridal–Brides in both our stores, in Flemington and Bridgewater, love a vintage look. So we shopped and found a beautiful collection of vintage inspired diamond settings along with some diamond and sapphire settings. Since the “royal” ring and but truly for centuries before that, brides and grooms have used sapphires in engagement rings settings because it is meaningful, unique, and a wonderful way to show off a center diamond stone, too. Gold Jewelry–cable-style bracelets are still very popular with jewelry lovers. They are affordable and great for stacking. The stacking look provides versatility and is perfect to accessorize any outfit–day or night–and our acquisition of some of these gold bracelets will make for some great gift giving, too. Ask about them when you come in to see us. Color–from colored diamonds to quartz gem slices, color runs a gambit of price points. So, whatever your desire, Roman Jewelers purchased the finest in color at the Vegas show. A very popular, affordable, and beautiful look are colored gem slices. These designs actually cut the colored stone into a thin slice and highlight the slice with a diamond bezel. The look is organic, because you can see the unique qualities of the gemstone, but also elegant. If you prefer a faceted colored stone, no worries. Big looks are on the way from Designer, Simon G. Diamond Jewelry–always in style, always beautiful, and always at Roman Jewelers. Vegas was filled with every girls’ best friend. Our buyers got to the diamond early in the a.m., making picking the best stones a priority for them at Vegas. New diamond pendants, bracelets and necklaces will be in our cases very soon–in all price points. Please call ahead if you would like to make an appointment. Tacori 18k925–the new Tacori 18k925 is HOT. Due to ship to Roman Jewelers in a few weeks, we will be sure to blog about this sterling silver line more and post to our Facebook. The look is really amazing and affordable and customers of all ages LOVE it! Simon G. Color and New Designs Organics, Simon set–our customer’s favorite designer is Simon G., so our buyers spent a big portion of the first day sitting with Simon and his Sales staff to pick our the finest color first. In addition, Roman Jewelers will be featuring more from his Organic Allure and Simon Set this year. The Simon G. line continues to grow and improve every year and our customers continue to embrace all that is Simon G. We can’t wait to show you.

The Clark Pink Diamond & Summer Jewelry Alternatives On Tuesday, Christie’s auction house in New York sold a rare 9-carat pink diamond for $15.7 million! The diamond belonged to the estate of philanthropist and reclusive heiress Huguette M. Clark. The cushion-cut ring, known as “The Clark Pink”, set a record for the most valuable pink diamond sold in the United States. Want the same look? Read on… While the beauty of the ring is undeniable, the price tag is a bit much for us non-heiress types. The alternative: rose quartz. This pink-colored crystal is much more abundant and is known as the heart-healing gemstone. Pink quartz is a great stone to add to your jewelry collection while also adding a bit of Summer color to your wardrobe. Italian designer Roberto Coin creates a dazzling pink quartz necklace available at Roman Jewelers! The 18kt white gold piece features a multi-faceted stone set in a 0.10 ct. diamond cap. John Hardy, one of our Sales Staff’s favorite designers, also uses pink quartz in rings, bracelets, and pendants.

Every girl should sparkle on St. Patrick's Day with Jewelry from Roberto Coin Aren’t we all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day? Even if you really are not....we all like to follow a tradition of wearing green clothes that day. And what fun it is! A green dress and a pair of green shoes. Or a green blouse and a green scarf. The possibilities of dressing in green are endless. But what about accessories? Remember, you need to wear something shiny and sparkly that day to attract a leprechaun, that little Irish man who, if caught, will tell you where he buried his big pot of gold. If you really would like to see a leprechaun, I suggest you were a lot of yellow gold that day. There is no better combination than wearing green clothes accessorized with shiny gold, polished to perfection. Put on your favorite yellow gold hoop earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace from Roberto Coin. Roberto Coin yellow gold jewelry will compliment your choices of green clothes just perfectly. Of course you could wear jewelry with green colored stones like emeralds, jade, or green tourmalines. They will certainly look appropriate for that fun-filled day. So get dressed, put your beautiful jewelry on , and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day. www.romanjewelers.com

Spring has arrived at Roman Jewelers We haven't had too much of a "winter" here in New Jersey and Daylight saving time is right around the corner. What does this mean at Roman Jewelers? Time to get our jewelry wardrobes ready for Spring. The season calls for bright colors to transition us from the dreary and cold months. And, Spring is also synonymous with renewal and re-growth. And, we do have a lovely piece in our Flemington store that will truly symbolize this. This beautiful butterfly pendant from well-known designer Gregg Ruth immediately made us think warm thoughts. The artist who created this piece of diamond jewelry made it delicate and light, just as the real butterflies are. The designer artfully incorporated petals and flowers into the design and brought the feeling of new life and new beginnings. The pendant is light and airy which the designer achieved by using thin wires and smaller size diamonds. It is made in 18K white gold with sixty-seven .76 cts. of bezel-set diamonds carefully attached to a wire-lattice. We think this is the perfect accessory to welcome Spring and shed the winter blues. Available only at our Flemington location.

You will see it very soon; the Tangerine Tango, an electric orange color, wherever ladies clothes and accessories are sold. That color was selected as the color of 2012 by the Pantone Color Institute. The color is certainly vivacious, bright, and energizing. The color is simply stunning, but how to accessorize it properly? Here are some ideas and suggestions from Roman Jewelers. One way is to simply match the color. Precious Topaz, also known as Imperial Topaz, with it reddish-orange undertones, is a perfect match to an orange dress. Here is another stone that will bring even more fire to your outfit: a fire opal. Australian fire opals include combinations of vibrant colors such as oranges, reds, blues, greens, and purples. The rarest, however, and thus the most highly regarded, is the intense red-orange fire opal from Mexico. These gems would make your new outfit even more spectacular. And don’t forget the amber. Amber varies in color from pale yellow to very dark brown. You could choose an amber beaded necklace or a pendant or, perhaps, a pair of chandelier earrings. Not in a mood for any stones? That is fine too. If you want to bring the brightness of the electric orange color down, try a heavy silver necklace and a bangle. If yellow gold is your metal choice in jewelry, you are lucky; the warm color of yellow gold is a perfect complement to your new orange dress. Here is another idea. Instead of trying to warm-up the orange color, try to cool it down with a color that is complimentary to orange: blue. Go to your jewelry box and look for jewelry with blue topaz, aquamarine, sapphire, tanzanite, or turquoise. And don’t forget to match your now accessorized outfit with a pair of blue shoes and, possibly, a clutch bag.

Roman Jewelers of Flemington has added Breitling to their collection of fine swis watches available at their watch store. Roman & Sophie Shor, the store's owners are pleased that Breitling as agreed to become a part of their collection. "Truly, our watch store is much more complete. Our customers have been requesting Breitling for man, many, years and we would not have been doing our job if we didn't pursue it," says Sophie Shor. A specialist of technical watches, Breitling has played a crucial role in the development of the wrist chronograph since its beginnings in the Swiss Jula in 1884. These precision instruments were intended for sports, science and industry. Thanks to its high-quality products and its constant quest for innovation, the brand accompanied the boom of competitive sports and of the automobile – as well as the first feats of the aviation pioneers. The world’s only major watch brand to equip all its models with chronometer-certified movements, the ultimate token of precision, Breitling is also one of the rare companies to produce its own mechanical chronograph movement, entirely developed and manufactured in its own workshops. This family business is also one of the last remaining independent Swiss watch brands. “It takes a great deal of knowledge to sell Breitling. Understanding the automatic movement, the complications and the design of this watch is vital to the customer experience. Our staff has not only been trained by Breitling, but have years of experience with Swiss watches,” says Shor, although she admits, many of the customers who seek out this watch already know quite a bit about it, “They’ve done their homework,” she adds. Breitling retails from around $2,000. The Breitling for Bentley watch, considered the most highly collectible will also be available at Roman Jewelers within the next weeks.

For a "Royal Look" we suggest an Oval Sapphire, like this one from Tacori Roman Jewelers tries to stay on top of the latest trends in bridal jewelry and beyond. Keep in mind, of course, all these trends are available at Roman Jewelers and October 15th in Flemington, Roman Jewelers will be giving away a 3 night cruise with every bridal purchase of $5,000 or more.

Martha Stewart Weddings Good Together editorial recently featured Mikimoto's Akoya Special Edition Value set ($3,950). The signature Akoya cultured pearl strand necklace and matching stud earrings perfectly complement a strapless gown and can be enjoyed and passed down? Pearls are classic and still contemporary and probably one of our stores best sellers. Pearls are not only beautiful, but they are facinating. Each pearl is, of course, unique, but what makes each pearl strand different and what are thedifferent types of pearls? Here is a quick lesson on pearls... The wonderful variety in types of pearls adds to their appeal. These gems of the sea will differ in their luster and mysterious colors depending on the type of oyster that produced them. Here is a guide to understanding their beautiful range of appearances: Akoya pearls, are prized for their brilliant luster and rich color, Akoya pearls are a traditional symbol of elegance and beauty. Produced by Japan’s Akoya oysters, they are the most popular of all pearl types. Depending on the size of the oyster, they grow from 3-10mm. Colors range from white, cream and pink to light green, blue and silver South Sea White Cultured Pearls The magnificent, satiny luster of these fantastic white pearls is produced by the silver-lipped South Sea oyster. Their subdued opalescent appearance subtly changes under different light conditions, making them a constant marvel to behold. Harvested in sizes from 9mm up, their shapes range from round, oval or teardrop to free-form baroque. Black South Sea Cultured Pearls The breathtaking color of these naturally black pearls is produced by black-lipped oysters in the waters off Tahiti and Okinawa. Sizes begin at 8mm, in round, oval, teardrop or unique baroque. shapes. While characterized as black, the rich, dark colors actually range from slate grey, silver and pistachio to peacock green and midnight black with overtones of green, rosé or blue. South Sea Golden Cultured Pearls These opulent pearls are produced by the golden-lipped oyster. Their warm, natural golden color is said to be rarer than gold itself. The color palette ranges from light champagne to a very rare, deep gold. This oyster species can also produce richly luminescent white pearls, but the deeper golden colors are the most coveted of all pearls. Harvested in sizes of 9mm and up, in round, oval, teardrop or beautiful baroque shapes. Freshwater Cultured Pearls Produced mostly in the lakes and rivers of China, Freshwater pearls are cultured in a mussel rather than an oyster. Often small in size, as many as ten to fourteen Freshwater pearls can be cultured in one mussel. Perfectly round Freshwater pearls are extremely rare. Conch Pearls These natural pearls are harvested from the Queen conch, a large marine snail with a heavy, lustrous shell which lives in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. The highest-quality examples of Conch pearls are characterized by a distinctive "flame structure" that gives the appearance of a fire burning on the surface. Content provided by Mikimoto.