Oscars, Leap Day, and Double Halos All the Way

Hello, friends!

Did everyone have a nice (or kind of boring, as they turned out to be) Oscars on Sunday?  I'd seen a total of two movies nominated for anything so I was really just there for the sparkly things. 

Highlights for me included:

Michelle Williams wearing Tangerine Tango!  And, yes, kind of speaking with a weird accent for one who grew up on Dawson's Creek.  She, and many others, went for clavicle-hugging necklaces.  We've got some great ones in the store!

We're black pearls, so we might draw Johnny Depp to your neck.  No bad thing, right?

Milla Jovoich's cute pre-Oscars interview where she said that she mostly likes to watch the Oscars at home with her family, but if the Academy calls upon her to do something, she's there.  That's just how I am!

That whimsical interpretation of going to the movies that Cirque du Soleil did.  It was exactly like going to the movies!  There's always people on wires when I go!  Hole in one, you wacky Canadians. 

Shifting topics, is everyone ready for Leap Day? Leap Day is the time to do things you wouldn't normally do! Like propose to a man! Ladies, if you're tired of waiting for your man to make a move, come on in and get your own darn ring. Or pick out a lovely wedding band for your unsuspecting future husband. And for those of you not in the market, please do take this Leap Day to indulge yourself. Buy something amazing for yourself and then tell your bank account it'll be another four years before you do it again.  We would be delighted to help you with that! 

Twist Omegas make perfect Leap Day gifts!

Last but not least, check out Natalie Portman's ring.  A lot like this one of ours:

Double Halo!  What does it mean??

Halos (a ring of smaller diamonds encircling your center stone), double or single, are very popular right now.  And not to worry, we can do recycled materials and all of our diamonds are conflict-free, too!  Take that, Padme.

So there it is, amigos!  Thanks to Us Weekly for the NP scoop and my favorite snarky website, Go Fug Yourself for the Oscar coverage.  Thanks for reading and have a blessed and happy Leap Day!

xo,
Bay Area Beth

Awards Aplenty

Welcome to Bay Area Diamond's inaugural blog post!  We hope to see a lot of you as we bring you the latest from Bay Area Diamond, Northeast Wisconsin's premier family jewelry store.

Check out our "About Us" page to find out--wait for it!--more about us.  For now, let's get to the fun parts.

First!  What's everyone looking forward to at the Oscars this Sunday?  I like the pretty dresses, but I do keep an eye out for the jewelry, too.  What's your favorite moment in Oscars accessories history?  Mine has to be a certain coeur de la mer from that little film about the boat they did a few years ago. 

Quoi?  This petite bauble?

We'll keep you posted on the trends from this year's ceremony and how to translate Hollywood wacky into everyday normal.  My predictions?  Loads of tangerine tango (color of the year, don't you know!) and emeralds.  You heard it here first. 

And while we're on the subject of awards, you simply must stop in to take a look at our exclusive, award-winning collection of Mark Schneider rings.  Want something unique?  Something that will set you apart from the crowd?  Consider Mark Schneider.  His rings are beautiful when set with colored stones and make gorgeous engagement rings.  And although he has some pretty lofty designs, which I love, he does a lot of magic with bezel settings as well.  Ideal for if you work with your hands a lot or have to take gloves on and off all day. 

My name is "Escape."  I'm perfect for doctors or dental hygenists!

We've seen so many of your lovely faces in for engagements lately and we couldn't be happier about it.  Engagements are one of our favorite parts about working here.  We love setting up the perfect engagement ring for couples.  Love.  It.  Seriously, that enthusiasm you get from us is 100% genuine.  Just like our diamonds.  And your love.  So if you're thinking of getting hitched, you can't do better than letting the team at Bay Area Diamond kick start the fun. 

Thanks for reading, friends!  Stay tuned for such topics as:
Why It's Ok To Find Your Spouse On-Line But Not Your Diamonds
Ode to the Marquise Cut
Antwerp: The Belgian City Diamonds Love Most
and
Readers' Jewelry Myths: Exposed

xo,
Bay Area Beth