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Downtown Marquette Ladies Night 2018

Ladies Night is Thursday, November 15!

Come ready to shop! For the first time every, we'll have a Ladies Night Only clearance case. You'll find a number of pieces marked 30% off from 4-8 p.m. 

You can also fill out your wish list! This year's grand prize is an item off your wish list valued up to $500. Check out this graphic on how to enter. 

Not feeling the wish list? You can also enter to win gift cards by getting a pink ticket. 

We'll have apple cider with mulling spices from Spice Merchants. 

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So you're thinking about getting an engagement ring

Congratulations! Engagement ring shopping is a time of celebration. We're here to help you understand the ins and outs of buying a piece of jewelry that will be worn every day.  At Wattsson & Wattsson, we offer three ways to select the perfect ring. This blog is an overview of the three options you have when shopping with us. 

1. Rings in stock

We stock a number of ready-to-go engagement rings. These rings feature live stones and are ready to be worn. These rings cannot be customized. What you see is what you're buying. These rings can be sized to fit before or after you propose. These rings are available in store and online. Shop rings in stock

2. Customized from prototypes

Prototypes are plated rings with a CZ center stone. We asked you a few questions about the styles you'd like to see, and then go over samples. These can be customized to fit different center stones and can be made in different metal types. We also bring in a number of diamonds for you to look at. Chris, our owner and jeweler, or Lacee, our GIA Diamonds Graduate, will meet with you to look at stones under the microscope. You can also use your own stone with this option. Once you select and customize the prototype and select your center stone we order your setting and Chris sets your center stone. This option can be ordered in the size or sized after your proposal. Ready to look at prototypes? Book an appointment.

3. Full custom design

Can't find the perfect ring in stock or in the prototype collection? Chris specializes in custom design. He will meet with you to review your design. There is no design fee and you can use your gold and stones! Once you approve the design, the ring will be cast, the stones will be set and, in 2-3 weeks, your dream ring will be completed. You can create the ring in the size you need, or it can be sized after you get engaged. Want to go custom? Chris works with custom design clients in-store and virtually. Book an appointment with Chris

Have questions? You can call or text us at 906-228-5775 or email us at store@wandwjewelers.com. 

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Lacee Hartzell Earned her GIA Diamonds Graduate Diploma

Lacee J. Hartzell, Sales Manager at Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers, recently received her Diamonds Graduate diploma from Gemological Institute of America (GIA). To earn her GIA Diamonds Graduate diploma, Hartzell completed two courses on diamonds, completed a proctored written exam, completed a one-week lab course and passed a hands-on diamond grading test. Hartzell will now offer diamond grading and appraisals at Wattsson & Wattsson. This is the first of three credentials that Hartzell is pursuing in her Graduate Gemologist degree.

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Fourth of July Special Hours and Limited Services

Chris and John are at their "other job" this week! They are pyrotechnicians on the Marquette Fireworks shoot.

We will be open our regular hours on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 but we will not be doing jewelry cleaning, repair work or custom design consultations.

We will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 and Thursday, July 5. On July 6, we return to normal operations. Thank you for understanding!

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Lacee's July Pick - Bezel Set Engagement Ring

Lacee's July pick is this engagement ring. "It's a sparkler," she said. "I like how it pairs the classic and strong bezel setting with the sparkle of stones set in the mounting and band. It's the prefect combination!" 

You won't find this ring listed on our website as it's from our prototype collection. Prototypes are example that can be ordered in a variety of stone sizes and metal colors. It's a great way to get something customized without having to do a full custom project.

 

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