A&L Blog

As a sales associate and designer, I’ve never viewed custom jewelry as intimidating – until recently. We held a pendant contest last month on Facebook asking people to select 1 of 4 stones and design a pendant of their choice. The most likes would WIN! They would receive the stone, a custom consultation with one of our designers and $1200 toward the completion of the design. There was so much buzz around the contest! Customers and friends were excited about the potential of winning a completed piece BUT submissions were not flowing in as expected. I couldn’t grasp it…a free necklace and stone designed your way!

It became obvious people were intimidated. The same fears came up: “I can’t draw” or “my design concept isn’t complete.” It was clear we needed to do something or end up with a complete marketing flop! So, we threw an impromptu “sip and sketch” evening at the store. We invited our customers, we sipped sparkling wine, discussed designs and assisted with their concepts and the submissions began to flow in. So, with this process it dawned on me that many people have never created their own piece of jewelry and it’s time to take away the mystery and misconceptions of custom design.
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Create and Win your Signature Autumn Pendant

Have you dreamed of an exclusive Argo & Lehne piece?

Your unique design concept may just come to life with one of our bold gemstones, our expert design team and our sought after craftsmanship.
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Local, Arts and Jewelry Just Make Sense To Us

It’s who we have been for years and it’s the glue that attracts both our team and our customers to Argo & Lehne Jewelers.

Our mission is to connect our customers with products that are as unique and one of a kind as they are.

It’s easy to go to the chain jewelry store and find that exact look alike piece that you saw your friend wearing, but we want you to find that piece of jewelry that defines your style. We do this by hand selecting our manufacturers. We often choose smaller brands which have convictions similar to ours and when possible, we like to give our business to local brands.
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The Latest Addition to Our Silver Collection Has Arrived!

PAZ COLLECTIVE is a sterling silver line with fresh designs blended from the ancient cultures of Mexico and India with fashion forward roots from their home city of New York. Think bold, contemporary and fashionably artistic.

We’ve been searching for another sterling line to complement our current sterling collections from Zina Sterling and Ed Levin and PAZ has the perfect geometric and edgy vibe.
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Vintage jewelry is timeless and beautiful. In the fast-paced and heavily manufactured world we live in, it’s no wonder we search for pieces of authenticity and meaning. Gorgeous objects from long ago speak to us of past loves, struggles, triumphs, and enduring value. There’s something deeply satisfying about owning a piece of history—a tangible connection to the past that stands the test of time. Each item, whether it’s a delicate ring or a bold necklace, carries a story, a memory, and an essence of a bygone era.

What makes vintage jewelry even more special is its ability to transcend the years and remain relevant. These pieces are more than just accessories; they are treasures, imbued with character and craftsmanship that is often hard to find in modern creations. In a world dominated by mass production, vintage jewelry provides a refreshing alternative—one that embraces uniqueness, sustainability, and artistry.

Though vintage jewelry has a definite aura of substance, it can also be fun and whimsical. Rediscovering vintage allows you to breathe new life into something old, creating a sense of novelty and excitement. When we put on a vintage piece, it’s as if we’re reimagining the past and giving it a new place in the present. It becomes new again! Here are the top five reasons we love vintage:

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We are excited to announce that Argo & Lehne is currently showcasing the paintings of local Columbus artist, Frances McEwan Monfort.

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It’s that time of year!

Cue the smiles, pictures and cake — that special person in your life is graduating and moving on to bigger things! You want to help celebrate and recognize all the hard work and late nights, but where to even begin?

Whether your graduate is throwing her cap off to high school, college or doctoral work, she deserves the biggest of congratulations. And of course, the most special gift in the world! (more…)

We are excited to announce the winner of our Mother’s Day Photo Contest: Katie!

The contest is now closed. Head over to our facebook gallery to see all the great pictures and read the stories submitted during the contest. Columbus is full of so many beautiful, inspiring, wonderful Mother’s. Happy Mother’s Day to all!

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It’s that time of year! The holidays are upon us and Argo & Lehne is here to help you with all of your gift giving needs.

Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, but always remember that a thoughtful gift is a good gift and bringing joy to your loved ones is what counts! We have something for every special person in your life.

View our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide on Pinterest to see what we recommend for your loved ones this year!

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“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known”. –Oscar Wilde

When we started planning “Art at Argo’s,” a Facebook contest for local Columbus artists, we didn’t know what would happen. But we took a leap of faith and we’re pleased that we did!

The submissions were outstanding, with a wide variety of unique and interesting artistic styles. We were reminded how much amazing local talent there is here in Columbus. Thanks to all who shared their local art with Argo & Lehne and our Facebook community! You can see all the submissions in our Art at Argo’s Facebook Gallery.
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