JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

The thousand faces of gold jewelry provide a mystic allure undiminished over the last thousand years. Gold today symbolizes love, truth and beauty, as it has throughout history. Gold shines for centuries. Like the diamond, gifts in gold are "forever". Well-designed gold jewelry defies the changing whims of fashion, so that whatever you buy will never lose its appeal.

Come in and let us help you design that perfect piece to be treasured for a lifetime. We also will REPAIR any of your gold jewelry and silver jewelry. All work is done in the store by Danna Lea with over 30 years of experience.

Jewelry Jottings by Danna

Of the world's most precious metals, only gold combines rarity, easy workability and virtual indestructibility with lustrous beauty. Gold has been treasured by all throughout history. It is seldom lost...nearly every ounce ever found is still around somewhere, although it may have been re-melted many times through the centuries.

You're invited to bring in your gold jewelry for us to clean and inspect FREE during the month of February. You might like to use your old gold and create a unique custom piece, we will be glad to aid you in the design process. Or, opt to sell your old gold towards a new purchase or for cash . We are open Mon. thru Sat. 10-6 for your convience. After hour appointments welcome, please call.

JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

There are many interesting things about precious gems and fine jewelry from both an historical standpoint and the gemological side. Did you know that ruby and sapphire are both the same gem mineral called corundum? Only when the sapphire attains a certain shade of red can it be called a ruby; otherwise it is pink sapphire. Other "sister" gems are emerald and aquamarine, both members of the Beryl family.

In buying jewelry, it is important to get to know your jeweler! Come in.... lets get acquainted.

FREE long stem rose and card with purchase until Valentines Day. Need CASH we buy GOLD!

JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

One of the most charming Greek legends connected with the beautiful stone amethyst, February's birthstone, has been its traditional association with protection against drunkeness. Amethyst has been given many other attributes and all of them are good. A few of its powers are: control of evil thoughts, quicken intelligence, protetion from contagious diseases, to calm evil passions and protect the warrior from battle wounds.

Come in and see our selection of fine gem stones today.

FREE long stem rose and card with purchase Feb. 1st thru Feb. 14th. Happy Valentines from

Athena Jewelers.

JEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

Although we know that the sun rises and sets on a regular schedule, from the beginning of history it has been important for man to know "What time is it?". Cavemen used a pointed stick and a circle of stones to make a sundial. Generations followed with other rudimentary devices. Finally, the mechanical clock driven by wheels and weights followed by the coiled mainspring and the first known wristwatch about 1571.

Today, modern technology has brought the watch to the peak of accuracy and beauty. Please come in and see our fine selection of unique watches.

NEED MONEY- WE BUY GOLD!

jEWELRY JOTTINGS by Danna

During the Dark Ages, Northern European countries obtained pearls from the rivers. These were not as lustrous as pearls from the sea, which were more greatly prized by the nobility and wealthier classes. During the 13th century, pearls were prized as medicine as well as gems. Wealthy patients were given powdered pearls for mental disease. Pearls were also thought to purify the blood.

If it makes you sick to think of lovely pearls ground up as medicine, have one of ours mounted in a ring or pin. Stop in and see our pearls today! Thank your for shopping local and buying handcrafted jewelry at Athena Jewelers.

Times are tough, we will help you out by buying your scrap gold.

Jewelry Jottings by Danna Lea

GOT SILVER?

Silver is a soft metal in its pure form, too soft to be used for jewelry and other items. The solution is to mix it with other metals to make it more durable. A popular silver mixture, called an alloy, is known as Sterling Silver. By law, jewelry sold in th U.S. cannot be marked or described as silver, solid silver, or sterling silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver. Copper is the most common metal used to round out the 7.5% alloy balance in sterling silver. It adds hardness to pure silver, but with it the tendency to tarnish.

We carry a extensive collection of handcrafted silver jewelry by artist local to global. In this industry, finding a reputable silversmith is few and far between. We are proud to inform you that we will repair any and all of your silver jewelry. Come in and view our selection today.