We love helping you find the perfect piece of jewelry to celebrate the holiday. As some of you will be shopping strictly online, we wanted to share our favorite picks for under the tree. Whether it's your wife, girlfriend, sister, mom, in-laws or someone else special in your life, we've curated a list with a variety of styles and price points to make sure there's something for everyone!

Necklaces and Pendants

Sterling Silver Heartbeat Necklace - Sold Out

Morganite Rose Gold Necklace - Sold Out

Yellow Gold Ruby Pendant - Sold Out

White Gold Penguin Pendant with Diamonds on a 18" chain - Sold Out

Square Shaped Diamond Pendant - Sold Out

White Gold Pendant with Amethyst and Diamonds - Sold Out

Rose Gold HOME Upper Peninsula Pendant - $198

Rings

White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring - $750

Rose Gold Promise Ring with Diamond - Sold Out

Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Ring with Kashmir Blue Topaz - Sold Out

Sterling Silver Leaf Ring - Sold Out

Yellow Gold Ring with Channel Set Emeralds - Sold Out

Yellow Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring - Sold Out

White Gold Halo Style Wedding Set with Round Center Diamond - $2,270  

Earrings

White Gold Princess Cut Garnet Earrings - $440 

Rose Gold Pearl and Diamond Flower Earrings - Sold Out

Stop in between November 14 and November 18 to fill out your Wishlist. We'll be drawing one lucky Wishlist, which will receive an item off the list valued up to $500. All you have to do is fill out your wishlist to be eligible to win. Wishlists completed during Ladies Night count, and will be eligible for additional prizes. We hope to see you this week!

Canyon Falls is one of Chris’s favorite spots to hike. The falls are located just over an hour from Marquette, on the Sturgeon River. Canyon Falls can be accessed from a road side park off of US-41. Chris loves the linear beauty of the limestone canyon, which is reflected in some of his custom designs. 

Once you’ve parked, there is a trail to follow for about 10 minutes. The trail is well traveled, with boardwalks covering large areas of mud. There were still a few muddy spots, so make sure a casual engagement is something that would be acceptable. Hiking boots, or at least tennis shoes, are necessary for this hike.  

There are plenty of great places to get down on one knee on this walk. The trail has many offshoots to get down to flat rocks near the water. There are also a number of benches, if you prefer do propose seated.

Our favorite spot is a flat rock overlooking the canyon, just past the falls. The river creates a beautiful backdrop, and you’re far enough away from the falls that you can hear. There are also great viewpoints of the overlook from the side and across the canyon. If you want a photographer to snap a few candid photos, this spot provides easy hiding places.

 

Things to consider:

• This is a very popular trail. Expect to see people. If you’re thinking of a private proposal, this is not the place for you.
• Depending on where you propose, it can be difficult to hear over the raging falls. If you plan on giving a speech, make sure you are in a spot where you don’t have to yell.
• The rocks get slippery when wet. Be cautious if you head out after a rain shower. 
• Cell phone service is spotty. You will have to wait to get back to the parking lot to make a phone call.

 Did you get engaged at Canyon Falls? Send your photo to store@wandwjewelers.com or use #wandwjewelers and you may be featured on a future blog.

Pearls are an organic gemstone and require special care so they can last a lifetime. While they are stunning, they can also be very fragile to daily wear. As with a lot of other jewelry, Pearl pieces should be taken off when washing hands, doing dishes, or any activity that will subject them to rough wear. 

Because of the nature of the Pearl, they should also be the last thing put on before walking out the door. Perfumes, hairsprays, and lotions can eat away the nacre on the pearl, leaving a lifeless, lackluster piece behind. Pearls should be stored in a soft, cloth pouch, rather than a plastic bag, and shouldn't be store near a direct source of heat, and never in a very dry room, as they require a little moisture to stay looking beautiful.

Finally, if cleaning your pearl is required, lukewarm water and a soft cloth are generally what is recommended. Never use harsh cleaners such as bleach, glass cleaner, or other household chemicals. With proper care, the glowing luster of Pearls is only enriched and intensified over time, making wear just as important as care.