Jewelry is for lovers…

With Valentine’s Day only a week away, we thought we’d throw some bejeweld suggestions your way. To help you commemorate your love, Temple St. Clair has just launched their “Goddess” collection, centered around hearts, arrows, and floral motifs.

If you want to take a more personalized approach, there is always Heather Moore Jewelry. You can create a charm stamped with your wedding date or the coordinates of the location you had your first kiss – really, the options for this collection are as endless as the love you have for each other!

End of Season Sale

Please join us for our End of Season Sale featuring designer merchandise discounted 30% – 50%! Our sale lasts though Valentine’s Day, so don’t delay in finding the perfect piece for that special someone (even if that special comeone is you!).

Owner of Single Stone Interviewed for C Magazine

Owner of Single Stone Interviewed for C Magazine

Corina Madilian, our tenacious and fearless leader, was featured in the December issue of C Magazine. The interview highlights her favorite places to eat, shop, and visit in San Marino, the home to her two stores, Single Stone on Mission Street and Serafina.

Fifth Annual Ladies Night Out – 11/4/11

It is time again for our annual Ladies Night Out, and this year in particular is even more exciting because we are also celebrating “Five Wonderful Years” here on Mission Street in San Marino! For this event, we are featuring 3 outstanding designers ( Syna, Arman, and Jemma Wynne) and are thrilled that the designers themselves are going to be in attendance. At the event, guests are encouraged to fill out their Holiday Wish Lists, purchase raffle tickets for one of the many amazing prizes (including a piece of jewelry from each of our featured designers), and get into the spirit of the Holidays by sponsoring a family through Foothill Family Service’s Adopt-A-Family program. This program ensures that underprivileged families have gifts to open on Christmas morning. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and kick off the Holiday Season! Pictured below: Arman Gemstone Cross, Jemma Wynne Limited Edition Bi-color Tourmaline Earrings, and Syna Bauble Stack Rings.

 

In Defense of Our Love of Irene Neuwirth

Ok, we admit it! We do feature Irene Neuwirth quite a bit, whether it is on our blog, our facebook page, or displayed in a prominent case in our boutique. In our defense Irene’s pieces speak to our customers in a way that  harkens to some of the great jewelry designers of the past 70 years. Rene Boivin and Suzanne Belperron come to mind when we think of Irene because, although their materials may be different, their execution of bold shapes and contemporary style is unrivaled. The aforementioned designers were ahead of their time when it came to throwing caution to the wind and dreaming up their pieces, and Irene is no exception. Who else can you think of that is combining 6 or more colored stones that have seemingly nothing to do with one another? Well, nothing to do with one another until Irene features them in a gorgeous necklace that is so true to her signature style.

Fall’s Celestial Fashion

The stars will be aligned this fall season as out-of-this-world celestial prints and fabrics make their way into boutiques around the world. These metallics, iridescent finishes, and three-dimensional textures are pairing up with celestial jewelry designs that showcase the moon, stars, and planets.

Dolce & Gabbana

 

Mizuki Star Earrings

Christopher Kane

Monica Rich Kosann Planet Charms

New for Fall: Jemma Wynne

We. Love. Jemma. Wynne. What is it that we love about this line? We love their use of interesting shapes and stones and their clean, modern designs.  The company Jemma Wynne is the collaborative effort of Stephanie Wynne and Jenny Klatt, two young New York gals with a passion for jewelry and colored gemstones.

The line, still in its infancy, has garnered an enormous amount of attention from celebrities and fashion magazines. Most noted for their use of bi-color tourmaline, Jemma Wynne’s pieces are playful without being in-your-face. And, if you love to stack and layer, this line is perfect for you! Just check out these bracelets:

Timeless Trends

When splurging on a significant piece of jewelry, customers often ask us “what can I buy that I will still love in 10 to 20 years?” For us, the answer is simple; purchase something that is meaningful or symbolic. Today, designers are shifting their focus to pieces that are timeless and sentimental -  that connect to an individual’s family or relationship. For example, Irene Neuwirth, known for her fashion-forward red carpet jewels, has launched a line of lockets that are available this fall. These lockets take her unique aesthetic of unusual colored stones and vibrant use of simple shapes and adds an emotional element by creating gorgeous lockets to wear close to your heart.

And when it comes to personalization, nobody gets to the heart of what is important in our lives better than Heather B. Moore. Famous for her hand-stamped jewelry collection, Heather’s pieces reflect what means most to those who wear her jewelry: family and home. Heather’s pieces are executed with a refinement that is unrivaled by others who make jewelry in this style – names, important dates, hobbies, and quotes are imprinted on pendants, bracelets and rings in a way that keeps our memories alive and in the present.

 

We Made It to the Blogosphere!

We are so excited to officially be part of the blogging world! First, we want to tell you a little bit about who  we are; Single Stone on Mission Street is a fine jewelry boutique in beautiful San Marino, California (just outside of Pasadena). Our shop is home to many eminent jewelry designers such as Irene Neuwirth, Lauren K., Arman, Gurhan, Temple St. Clair and the likes. Additionally, we are known for our own handcrafted creations, such as our engagement rings, wedding bands, and one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. As an established business of over 20 years, we have built a reputation of excellent design and superb craftsmanship.

The intent of this blog will be to feature current trends in jewelry and fashion (and how the two go hand-in-hand). We hope you will follow us as we embark on this new adventure!