Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Diamonds are a girl's best friend!


We at James & Lily Jewelry are beyond excited to announce the launch of our new site!!

                                  www.JamesandLilyJewelry.com

Visit us and create your own custom engagement ring with our new Buy a Loose Diamond feature. We will custom make any ring for the stone that you select. Happy Tuesday!

xo,Kelly
Savanna Eng Ring

Cheyenne Eng Ring

Ava Eng Ring

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Another Milestone



                With the growth of James and Lily Jewelry it has been so exciting to look back and see the milestones that have let me know I chose the right path.  Another has now become a piece of that journey.  I am so excited to announce James and Lily has a new studio in New York’s Diamond District.  With this new location, James and Lily Jewelry will be ready for the new adventures heading our way and be able to keep up with the unbelievable growth!  This June James and Lily will be moving to our new location at 
20 West 47th Street!
  
XO, Kelly

Friday, May 24, 2013

Friday Love Story: A Surprise on the Ice


             
                It is a wonderful Friday and I am pleased to share another amazing proposal story!  It is such a cute story and we are lucky enough to have a video as well.  There is something that is so touching when you see the tears of joy on video! 

                
          Chris and I were engaged May 6, 2012 on the ice after winning the Championship at the First State Broomball tournament in Delaware. Our team was 'Del Boca Vista' from Seinfeld...we each had a name on the back of our shirt. I was Man Hands...Chris was Mandelbaum.   After the final game, coming out champions, we were presented with the trophy on the ice and had some pictures taken. After the first few Chris said he wanted to take "one more".  He began rearranging us and pulled me out to the front. He got down on one knee on the ice and asked me to marry him. He said he couldn't think of a more romantic place for me than on the ice ...ha ha:) I was VERY surprised but it was very fitting as we met playing broomball!  Only two people knew about the proposal beforehand...our best player who also happened to be a videographer and our second best player who was needing some motivation going into the finals as we were playing last year’s championship team. Chris took him aside before the game and showed him the ring, and said if we won he would propose.  In which he replied, "Dude that's a lot of pressure!"
                I love Chris and I love sports, it could not have been a more perfect engagement for me.  Many people asked "what if you had lost?"  It wouldn't have mattered...it would still have been one of our happiest days.  My best day was our wedding on November 10, 2012! The tournament trophy was a candy dish at our wedding. Since we were lucky to have a videographer there,  our video is on you tube 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wobJPDxusEk  ....'brooks pops the q'
~Kara
         
     

Thank you so much Chris and Kara for sharing your special moment with us!
                                                       Xo, Kelly

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Something for the Gentlemen


                                                   

                James and Lily Jewelry is excited to announce not only are we carrying ladies bridal, but we are now introducing gent’s bands!  We wanted to provide great quality and design so we turned to Leo Ingwer Jewelers.  Established in 1939, Leo Ingwer began as a small midtown New York supplier of made to order bridal pieces.  Through time Leo Ingwer is still a family company with impeccable quality and design. James and Lily's new website will have great styles to choose from it will be hard to pick just one!

xo, Kelly

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Diamonds- A Shape for every style!



As unique as everyone’s style is, there is a diamond shape to match it.  From the classic round brilliant to the antique look of the cushion cut diamond, there is something for everyone. 

Enjoy!

xo,Kelly


 
The Round Brilliant Cut: 
The round brilliant cut diamond is the classic, always fashionable diamond shape.  The round brilliant was created to reveal the most sparkle and light a diamond has to give, as well as reducing the appearance of yellow color in a diamond.  Someone who may like the round brilliant may be described as: faithful, traditional, and dependable.

Princess Cut: 
Like the round brilliant, the Princess cut is full of facets and sparkle! The Princess cut is one the of the most popular styles of diamonds. The princess cut diamond is square with pointed corners, which can give it a more modern look.   Someone who may like the princess cut diamond may be described as having an exhilarating personality, fun, and exciting.

Cushion Cut: 
The cushion cut adds a more antique feel to the diamond.  It is often described as a soft rounded square shape.  The defining feature of the Cushion cut is that the top of the diamond comes up in a rounded fashion versus the round brilliant cut diamonds sharp angle.  A person who likes the cushion cut may be described as a romantic, traditional, and may go for more vintage style settings.

Marquise: 
The marquise shape was created to retain as much diamond as possible in the cutting process.   Because of the marquis’ elliptical shape (football), the stone often looks bigger than it is!  The marquis shaped diamond may appeal to someone who is described as innovated, and exciting to be around.

Heart:
                If you didn’t think it was possible it is, the diamond can be even more romantic in a heart shape!  Filled with facets this cut is full of romance, sparkle and love.  The women who may like a heart shaped diamond may be described as a pure romantic, and dreamer.

Oval:
The oval shape is another great option to do something a little different from the classic round brilliant but not too far off!  Just like the round brilliant the oval shaped diamond is filled with sparkle.  Someone who may like the oval shape may be described as creative, well organized, and willing to take chances.

Pear: 
                The pear shape is like the blend of two cuts, the oval and marquis.  With one round end and one pointed, the pear shape is for someone who likes to make their own rules!  Someone who may like the pear shape can be described as modest but likes to standout in a crowd, and tend to have a stubborn streak.

Emerald Cut: 
                The emerald cut is one of pure beauty.  With a different style of facets called step cuts, and less, the stone can show any flaws it may have.  A higher grade diamond is recommended to wear the emerald cut with confidence.  Even though it does not have the same sparkle as brilliant cut stones, the beauty of the emerald cut lies in the ability to look right into the stone with broad flashes of light! The person who loves the emerald cut diamond may be described as a natural born leader, and has a regal temperament.

Asscher:
                Like the emerald cut, the asscher uses step cuts to reveal the beauty within the stone.  A higher grade diamond is recommended to wear the asscher cut with confidence.   The vintage inspired cut is as regal as an emerald cut but adds its own touch with its square shape.  Someone who loves the asscher cut may be described as a trend setter, and a quiet elegance.


Friday, May 17, 2013

Friday Love Story: Isaac's Live Lip-Dub Proposal



            It’s Friday!!! We decided that this Friday we would share a very different proposal story.  I can’t believe how sweet this proposal is.  If you had a bad week, need a pick me up, or just love romance this video will make you feel amazing.  To feel the amount of love that surrounds this couple is unbelievable.  Not going to lie, I cried!  Isaac Lamb’s video will make you tear up too!

Click on the link to You Tube and feel the love!

XO, Kelly

Friday, May 10, 2013

Friday Love Story:Where you least expect it!




                I hope my Friday Love Stories have given inspiration!  As I keep working on James and Lily’s new website, I get so excited looking at our new bridal pieces that will be available.  I know each ring will have its day to make someone very happy.  This week’s Friday Love Story is so cute I couldn't wait to share it!
Isabela was taking a routine trip to the dog park with her darling Keanga.  As she was traipsing through the park another dog took notice of Keanga.  The two dogs couldn't stop playing!  Finally the other dog’s owner, Eric, caught up with them and noticed the dogs were having such a good time they probably needed some water.  Well, when Eric asked Isabela if they should take the dogs to the water fountain for a drink, she though he said “would you like to go for a drink”.  Well if he was asking her on a date she said, “I can’t dressed like this”.  Through the miss communication Eric found that well if he asked her out she would wouldn’t turn him down!  With such a cute beginning Eric had to make sure the engagement was just as special.
                Halloween was around the corner and all the preparations were in order.  Eric made Isabela’s favorite dinner while they were tending to the trick-or-treaters.  It was Isabela’s turn to answer the door and standing there were a little boy and girl dressed as bride and groom.  The little girl handed Isabela a bouquet of roses and the little boy held out a box.  Eric emerged at her side on bended knee and opened the little box and asked her to marry him!
~Isabela and Eric
                Such a cute story!  Could you imagine how cute the two little kids were?!  This is such a special post because this June will be Isabela and Eric’s ten year anniversary!  Congratulations!!!!  
                                                                             XO,Kelly