Category: Columbus Custom Jewelry

A&L peridot diamond earrings.

The height of summer. Warm sunshine. Long lazy days. Savoring the last of summer vacation. August! It’s fitting that its birthstone is Peridot with its warm, almost glowing, green color and lively sparkle. It is fascinating to explore Peridot’s celestially-related origins and history and how it’s used in jewelry today.

Peridots from our loose gem collection, clockwise from top: oval, trillion, heart, cushion, oval.

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Mother’s Day honors the woman who has given us life, love, and support. A thoughtful gift is a popular way to show appreciation for all her hard work and sacrifice. And, what more perfect gift than jewelry, a keepsake and heirloom to be cherished for years to come. Here are a few Mother’s Day jewelry gift idea

• Personalized Jewelry: Personalized jewelry is a great way to make a Mother’s Day gift feel extra special. Consider a necklace with her initials or birthstone, or a bracelet engraved with her name or special message. This will show your mother how much you care and how well you know her.

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Who is Anna? How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

Bubbly, creative, and a lover of terribly corny jokes.

Your position:

Inventory specialist.

Why Argo’s?

I love a family run business. There’s so much more love & attention than I’ve seen at most businesses.

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Resurgence of  Craftcore Jewelry

Even with high-end gems and gold, handcrafted and multi-strand necklaces are becoming ever so popular again. Here at Argo find beautiful vintage torsades of gemstones and pearls and the mix of a mother of pearl and yellow gold station necklace. Also in this category we see more and more torsade necklaces becoming popular again. Also seen on the runway are gemstones intertwined with pearls, a truly beachy vibe!

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Summer is here and we are excited about traveling again. What are your summer plans? Will it be a beach vacation, a long-awaited visit with friends and family, or an exciting adventure to another country? The world awaits! Have you started to pack for your trip yet? You will need to have the right outfits for your destination, but don’t forget about your jewelry.

When choosing jewelry for your trip, think about fashion & safety. You should avoid packing jewelry that you would be devastated if it got lost or stolen. Your expensive and sentimental jewelry should be put in a safety deposit box or hidden away as safely as possible while you are away. You want your trip to be carefree & fun! You certainly don’t want to worry about the safety of your precious treasures. For lots of ladies, this includes their engagement rings.

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There are a few strong trends in bridal engagement at the moment to include, solitaires, vintage inspired rings and all mountings that emphasize the center stone with a thinner shank; however, the most common of all requests is something unusual. The best way to find the engagement ring that is truly just for you is through custom. At Argo & Lehne Jewelers we love creating the perfect ring for all of our customers and specialize in custom design. It may seem daunting but the process at Argo & Lehne is easy and fun!

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Who is Annie? How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

Wonderfully weird, happy hippie, lover of the strange and unusual, resident clean freak, creator, and friend of animals, plants, & insects.

Your position:

Repair Manager

Why Argo’s?

The people! I’m free to be myself while surrounded by my completely delightful bunch of coworkers who ~get~ me. Our staff is wonderful.

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It may be cold outside but it’s not putting a damper on bold looks and colors for the winter season. From blooming flowers to flirty tassels, this season is anything but boring. It is all about standing out in a bright and cheerful way. This may be just what you need to inspire gorgeous holiday gift ideas or even a few gifts for yourself.

Fringe and Tassels

of different metals, lengths and styles. We love the bohemian look which seems to frame the face in necklace and earrings and provide a bit of whimsy. Below (bottom row) are our vintage yellow gold buckle earrings with a matching bracelet, a pre-owned yellow gold bib necklace with filigree and a sterling choker necklace with dangling discs.

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This year we bring you our top gift categories with our favorite and most coveted pieces for the holiday season. The buzz around the holidays is that shopping early has it’s benefits, well, we couldn’t agree more. We have had such a successful year and we anticipate the holiday to reflect the same. We have prepared by stocking our inventory early and can’t wait to share some of our staff and client favorites. Michelle, our President at Argo & Lehne will sit with a new guest from the store each Friday morning at 9 am and advise on our top gifts for all your loved ones during our Fireside Chats. So, kick back, get cozy and enjoy our chats live or at your convenience on our Facebook page. Jump to the bottom of the post to find out how to be entered to win our grand prize of a $250 gift card, announced on Black Friday.

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As the saying goes, “what goes around, comes around”. This is true with jewelry as well as clothes. Of course, timing on these trends is of utmost importance. With an acute eye for fashion forecasting, we are here to tell you about all the vintage jewelry trends that are back in style. This way, you can be your most fashion forward self and be ready to dazzle in the upcoming season.

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