Silver is hot!

Jewelry designers love silver. The lower price point makes the metal ideal for experimenting with stunning new designs that range from modern and edgy statement pieces to classic diamond sparklers for the growing alternative wedding market. The metal is also gaining popularity with consumers who like the nice price in addition to the anti-tarnish coatings and other innovations that keep today’s silver pieces gleaming. As we head into spring, expect silver jewelry trends to follow the fashion trends, which include lots of floral motifs, calmer, pastel palettes, and more skin-baring cut-out designs. While mixed metals continue to be on-trend, you’ll also […]

A peek inside Shinola’s New York Store

 

We were so taken with Shinola’s (pronounced Shine-oh-la) New York City flagship store in Tribeca on our first visit last fall that we wanted to share the retail experience with you. So we arranged for an exclusive photo shoot early one morning before the store officially opened.

With brick walls, a cement floor and sleek oak shelving, the store has an industrial chic vibe that showcases the merchandise well. And there’s a lot of merchandise to take in. Certainly, the company’s handsome men’s and women’s timepieces dominate the showroom, but you’ll also see Shinola’s other products including pristine displays of small […]