The best designer watches are all about luxury and sophistication. Because of quality, attention to detail, and precision with which the best designer watches are made, they last a lifetime and usually are passed to the next generation. In the world of watches, complexity and price go hand in hand. So the more you are willing to pay for a watch, the more choices you’ll have. And believe us, there is an overwhelming number of choices when it comes to some of the best watches, from around the world. When you are ready to treat yourself,  (a designer watches is the ultimate treat) there are a few considerations. First, decide on your budget. Then think about if you will wear the watch for special occasions, work, or, perhaps, sports activities. Think of your style; do you prefer a high-tech gadget or a traditional elegant watch? Quartz or mechanical? Digital or analog or, maybe, a combination of the two? One thing for certain; when you buy one of the best designer watches, you are buying the highest quality materials, craftsmanship, precision, and, with it, prestige. If budget is a strong consideration, but you still want one of the best designer watches, consider a quartz watch. As a matter of fact, the majority of watches being manufactured today are quartz. Quartz technology allows for extremely accurate measure of time, as the quartz crystal within a watch is powered by the watch’s battery. Quartz watches have a pretty simple mechanism compared to a mechanical watch. A mechanical watch movement is a piece of art in itself. Most of the world’s best designer watches are mechanical watches. Mechanical watches are also known as windup watches. These watches keep accurate time by using a spring mechanism and are battery free. In these watches, the energy is stored in a spring. That spring can be either wound up automatically or by hand. From the spring, the energy is transferred to a series of gears, pins, wheels, pivots, and teeth. The mechanisms are complicated and it takes a long time to produce these watches, thus making them much more expensive compared to quartz watches. Roman Jewelers is your source for the best designer watches, including many prestigious Swiss brands. Stop at Roman Jewelers and see for yourself the best of the best in designer watches. Try them on, get a feel, find your style, and enjoy!

[vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="647"][vc_column width="3/4"]Sketch The custom designed jewelry process begins with a sketch. However, before we even start sketching the piece for you, we would like to get know you, since the custom jewelry design is all about you! Whether you are interested in custom designed jewelry for an engagement ring or a wedding band, earrings or pendant, bracelet, or any other piece of jewelry, we will discuss the piece and give you ideas for the design. Then, we will sketch the piece for you and, don’t worry, we will keep sketching until we hear, “That is exactly what I had in mind!” After that, we can begin your custom jewelry design process.[vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="646"][vc_column width="3/4"]Selecting Diamonds For Your Custom Designed Jewelry Diamonds are quite often important parts of our customers’ custom jewelry designs.  Therefore, selecting and matching diamonds are important steps in the custom jewelry design process. We will educate you on the quality of the diamonds and will select diamonds to fit the design perfectly. We can also use diamonds or colored stones from the piece(s) of jewelry that you are planning to re-purpose. If there are not enough diamonds in the piece(s) you are re-purposing, we will carefully match additional diamonds to the ones in your existing pieces. That is what custom designed jewelry is all about; you have unlimited freedom, creativity, and flexibility to design the jewelry of your dreams! Selecting diamonds for your custom designed jewelry can be a time-consuming. However, it is such an important step that we happily spend as much time as necessary to assure that we make the right selection. [vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="648"][vc_column width="3/4"]Creating a Model Depending on the design, we will either have our model maker create the model by carving it by hand from a block of wax, or we will create a model using a computerized methods of jewelry design called CAD. Before we proceed to the next step, you are always invited to the store to see and approve the wax model. Seeing a prototype of the piece that was transformed from a sketch into a wax model will give you a very good idea of what the finished piece will look like. And, it is always exciting to see the first three-dimensional version of your design! Let’s take a look at how the model maker creates the piece in CAD.[vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="644"][vc_column width="3/4"]CAD Process CAD is just one of the many steps that takes place in the custom designed jewelry process. CAD stands for Computer Aided Design. The CAD software allows a designer to create models and prototypes of one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry with a help of computer jewelry design software. CAD is a program in which the creative process meets the technical knowledge required to design every piece of jewelry. The CAD designer needs to envision the piece and bring it to life using the computer jewelry design software. It is fascinating to watch the CAD designer add every element of the design to the model on the computer screen. For example, if he is designing a custom engagement ring, you might first see the shank, and then a box for a center stone placed on top of the shank. Next, you would see stones being added to the shank. And on and on, until every element of your custom designed jewelry is transferred to the screen.[vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="710"][vc_column width="3/4"]Rendering of Custom Designed Jewelry Next, the piece has to be re-created as a three-dimensional model. Every element and space allotted for each stone has to be precise. It is this computerized model that will be cut out of wax later in the process, and so our designers are extremely meticulous! [vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="645"][vc_column width="3/4"]Casting and Finishing Once the wax model is completed and approved by you, the wax is then cast in the metal of your choice: gold, platinum, or silver. We polish and set the diamonds into the setting, and then… your beautiful piece is complete. Now it can be enjoyed for generations to come!

Custom jewelry design is a truly exciting journey. At Roman Jewelers we like to say that “custom jewelry equals inspiration”. Before a piece of custom designed jewelry comes to life, there is always a special person or occasion that inspires such an exceptional, meaningful piece. Rather than purchasing one you saw on your best friend’s finger, in a magazine being worn by a celebrity, or a trendy design that seems to be in every jewelry store, you could have a ring that is completely unique. An engagement ring that is custom designed just for you is your ring, with your story. One day, you will be able to tell your children and grandchildren about how your custom made jewelry came to life--the visions and inspirations throughout the design process, and the love that led you to that special design. A special moment in life deserves special jewelry, to commemorate it and create a story. It is our privilege to lead you through the exciting process of custom jewelry design and through the experience of owning custom made jewelry. We hope you are inspired to go “the custom way.” We do not take lightly your trust in our ability to create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. We promise, you won’t be disappointed.

The proposal worked for Alyssa and Rohan, a wonderful couple we had the pleasure of meeting Popping the question this Valentine’s Day? If so, hopefully you’ve already found the perfect ring!  Now, you need to come up with the perfect proposal….one that you will be able to talk about for years and years and to future generations.   Here are some proposal ideas based on the winners of the Top Ten Ultimate Proposal Contest sponsored by the Jewelry Information Council. Take these ideas and make them your own: If your girlfriend loves puzzles and surprises, have her decode a secret message to open up a lock that reveals an engagement ring inside! If you are in a long distance relationship and want to shake up the commute, coordinate a proposal 10,000 feet in the air! Surprise your girlfriend by showing up on her flight. You can even get the flight attendants involved! Break the news by popping the question with a cover article in your local or university paper. If you travel for work, take your girlfriend on your next “business” trip. Take a detour in a city with a special meeting and surprise her with a ring! Send your girlfriend on a surprise trip with clues along the way to the place where you met. Don’t forget the passport and flight itinerary! Looking for adventure? Surprise her by digging up a strategically placed buried treasure. When you open the chest, present her with the ring! Ask your beloved to marry you at a sentimental place such as where your parents or grandparents met. Pass down the love of your parents or grandparents by giving her a family heirloom ring. Coordinate with help from friends and family and incorporate her favorite pastime, such as sailing, for the ultimate proposal. Lead your girlfriend through an intricate scavenger hunt to a candlelit proposal in the park. The crowd that gathers will cheer when she says yes! If you’re on the creative side, craft hand-made boxes that show scenes of importance times in your relationship. The boxes should be able to fit inside one another like a Russian matryoshka doll. The smallest box should reveal the proposal scene!

Fashionable Bracelets and Luxurious packaging make LAGOS the Perfect Gift Everyone has that “impossible to shop for” friend, girlfriend, sister, aunt who seems to have everything and always looks impeccably dressed. Don’t let holiday shopping stress you out. Smart gifting ideas take a little thought as well as an understanding of their personal style. Browse our picks for each kind of woman in your life: For the Extrovert: She’s outgoing. She’d laughs a lot. She loves being the center of attention. For her it’s the bigger, the better. A cocktail ring in bold stones like Abalone Doublet or Chariote Doublet that feature a pavé diamond setting and Caviar beading will flatter her statement style. For the Classic and Understated: She’s chic and refined, where a tailored white button down and a pair of black pants is the uniform of choice. She’d rather be strolling along the Seine than anywhere else and her subtle style evokes a relaxed sensibility. A Caviar Gold Link Necklace will work with everything in her wardrobe and will become her must-wear piece. For the Modern Gypset: For the free spirit on your list, colors and stones are the clear choice and the more the merrier. She doesn’t shy away from mixing, matching and layering her pieces together to hone her spontaneous style. A series of Sterling Silver Bangles with Maya Beaded Bracelets in stunning shades of lapis, moss agate & golden obsidian are the perfect gift pieces for this unique Bohemian. For the Fashion Icon: She’s always ahead of the curve with a wardrobe that centers around top trends and intrinsic styling. She’s chic and in-the-know. For her, a Black Caviar Bracelet with Diamonds with the Long Caviar Forever Necklace will match her runway ready look.

Roman Jewelers Annual Bridal Event is this weekend Roman Jewelers is hosting the bridal event of the year this weekend at both the Bridgewater & Flemington store locations. Find out why it is the absolute best time to buy your engagement ring. Roman Jewelers in Flemington will be holding a Bridal Event this Saturday from 11 am – 5 pm at their location at 39 State Route 12. The next day, the event will be held at the Bridgewater store at 500 Commons Way, across from the Bridgewater mall. Regardless of which day you chose to attend, here is what Roman Jewelers has going on: Hundreds of engagement ring settings to choose from—for this event only, Roman Jewelers will have expanded inventory from many of their designers including Gabriel & Co., Simon G., Tacori, Aspiri and more. Expanded inventory of loose diamonds at the best prices—Roman Jewelers will have loose diamonds available starting at ½ caret and going up, and up, and up. With additional diamond inventory for this weekend only, there will be a diamond as unique as your relationship—from modest to magnificent. Interest Free Financing—it is the best time to buy an engagement ring. With the holidays around the corner, buy this weekend and pay your purchase off for up to a year if you qualify. Lots of fun—There will be an amazing, perfect, 9 caret diamond at the store—a one of a kind beauty to try on and have some fun with on social media at #ringselfie. For information about the bridal event or to make an appointment, call the Flemington store at (908) 782-8240 or the Bridgewater store at (908) 575-1242.

More than an attractive accent, the Lagos crest signifies the true integrity of each piece it adorns. Roman Jewelers in Bridgewater is pleased to announce the addition of LAGOS, to our collection of fine jewelry brands. It is handcrafted with a particular woman in mind. She radiates with grace, poise and effortless beauty. Her unique blend of strength and sophistication conveys a bold femininity. She remains true to herself and has the confidence to create her own signature look. Come in and see for yourself why her jewelry says it all: MY LAGOS MY WAY. Roman Jewelers is committed to provide our customers with the finest jewelry. We chose to add the designer, LAGOS, to our collection in Bridgewater becausethe quality of the jewelry, the look of the designs, and the philosophy of their brand was very much in line with ours. The level of detail in the LAGOs design cannot be mistaken and is absolutely stunning. The collection starts at $250.00 Steven Lagos set out on his own and started LAGOS in 1977. As a designer, his vision of the LAGOS woman, her timeless elegance, her integrity and her sensuality influence many of the collections.Sights and sounds forever inspire him; most of which are captured from his frequent travels to Asia and Europe. Steven Lagos' vision goes beyond product development and permeates the entire organization of LAGOS, making the customer at the core of the company culture.The LAGOS defining values are integrity, strength and smart. Lagoscreates strong jewelry of understated lasting power, that transcends generations and the phases we go through in life.Theultimate goal is to be your most trusted jewelry and your most personal treasure.The lagosemblazon crest embodies a relentless desire to create superior jewelry, a designer that is personally intimate with all details of his work, and above all it represents a commitment tailored to your individual style. More than an attractive accent, the crest signifies the true integrity of each piece it adorns.Within the design of the crest are subtle reminders of Steven Lagos' Greek origins. A gable surmounting the façade of Grecian buildings frames the LAGOS 'L'. Signature details of the brand are also within the crest, like the Caviar beading found in the dotted half circle or the fluting in the decorative volutes. Lagos'commitment to detail is best showcased in thesignature design—Caviar.The luminous caviar-like beading brings luxurious texture to sterling silver and 18k gold, transforming these precious metals into iconic jewelry that is as captivating as it is wearable.It takes hundreds of steps, and a keen eye, to complete a single caviar creation.The process always begins with a hand-drawn sketch by Steven Lagos, whose belief is that every piece of jewelry is as bold as the woman who will wear it. Roman Jewelers is also pleased to announce that we will be among the first retailers to carry the Black Caviar Collection from Lagos. The collection will arrive this week. For more information,or to make an appointment contact Roman Jewelers:https://www.romanjewelers.com/contact-us/schedule-appointment/