David Yurman’s distinctive sculptural designs are easy to spot, and you’ll spot them often when shopping for jewelry at pawn shops in northern Virginia. A Long Island, New York native, Yurman met Cuban welder and sculptor when he was only sixteen years old; from Gonzales, the would-be jewelry designer learned the techniques that influence his…
Eternity rings have been in the trendy limelight as wedding bands, not just because they’re far more beautiful and stunning than their plain gold counterparts, but because both the name and the endless circle of those ever symbolic diamonds—hard, durable, lasting—ramp up the meaning of the ring by at least a carat. The style was…
For watches as beautiful as they are functional, Loudoun Jewelry on Maple Avenue is a great place to start. We have a rotating and varied selection of luxury watches with precision movements so stunning as to be art, and styles so classic they can be worn for generations and the Rolex Submariner certainly falls into that category. The Rolex Oyster…
To call platinum a trend is a bit of a misnomer. Hardly new, platinum was revered even in ancient Egyptians’ time. By the end of the 19th century, it was the preferred metal for jewelry design, remaining so until World War II, when the government declared platinum a strategic metal and banned its use for…
Nobody can deny the beauty of precious silver, but in its natural state, it’s too soft to use for anything functional, including most jewelry. Enter sterling silver, an alloy that 92.5 percent silver, and 7.5 percent other metals (usually copper) that give it strength and durability without taking way its luster and brilliance. With sterling,…
When DeBeers coined that famous phrase, “A diamonds is forever,” they weren’t just talking about engagement rings and they certainly weren’t just talking about a solitaire. Diamonds in design, clusters, and shapes are just as eternal and infinitely more interesting. Vintage designers—Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco styles are most popular—knew this, and made use of…
It seems that earrings and necklaces get most of the attention when it comes to statement jewelry, but you when a bracelet is bold or bright enough to draw attention, it can do the job as well as any pair of chandeliers. We dare anyone to not admire the diamond bracelets we’ve got at Loudoun…
Everything old is new again, so while you’re right in thinking that brooches are your grandmother’s jewelry, you’re totally wrong if you think that means they’re not hip. Here at Loudoun Jewelry on Maple Ave., we get a lot of brooches through estate collections, and they’re among the most novel and unique pieces we have…
Statement earrings are all the rage, but if you’re still wearing diamond studs for every occasion, the only fashion statement you’re making is “I’m boring.” Big, bold, earrings are back, and we’ve got an assortment to choose from at our pawn shop in Loudoun, VA. Any of these eye-catchers will uplift your ensemble more than…
Jewelry is often considered a luxury, but opulence doesn’t have to preclude practicality. Today’s trend toward bolder, more elaborate pieces means it’s easier than ever to choose golden gifts that make stylish transitions from morning to evening. No longer content to save their best pieces for special occasions, jewelry lovers are wearing their favorites every…