Arizona Native Artist ERIK STEWART will be in the Studio tomorrow September 10th 2010 from 12noon to 9pm.
He will be exhibiting his " ART OF THE BODY " collection.

Custom Platinum Signature ring with a Emerald cut Blue Sapphire.
Designed and Hand forged by Steve Vincent.

SAPPHIRES

The gem of fascination with over 40 different shades of color and second only to Diamonds in hardness is the birthstone for September and the second most popular gemstone for engagement rings. The deep blue tone in Sapphire's has a calming influence and it is a symbol for trust and loyalty. Whether you are looking for a engagement or cocktail ring we at Studio Vincent Designs can create for you a breathtaking Sapphire ring.

Visit Studio Vincent Scottsdale as we are having a storewide Sale on all in-stock items.
Contact us or drop by the Studio for information on special pricing on selected items.
The Sale will be running till November 1st 2010. We look forward to seeing you in the Studio.

Sv Scottsdale clients Chris and Laura selected a Niessing Engagement ring and Sv custom wedding rings personally designed and uniquely crafted for them. Thank you both for the beautiful pictures.

PALLADIUM

The hottest Silver white metal to hit the Jewelry Industry. Originating from the Platinum group it is extremely ductile and takes ready to working. Being 95% pure metal, hypo allergenic and less expensive than other precious metals has made Palladium Jewelry very desirable. Drop by our Studio in Scottsdale to view the wide selection of hand forged and uniquely designed Palladium engagement, commitment and wedding rings. We also have a fine selection of pendants, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. So come on by the studio and treat yourself or a loved one.

Studio Vincent Scottsdale is proud to showcase Etienne Perret's Ceramic Rings and Bangle Bracelets collection.
Available in Black, White, Gray, Blue, Pink and Chocolate. Come in to the Studio and treat yourself or a loved one to unique and beautiful piece of jewelry.

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT.

Studio Vincent Scottsdale is proud to host for one night only renowned Arizona Native and Contemporary Artist " Erik Stewart"
He will be exhibiting his " ARTS FOR THE BODY " Collection.

Friday September 10th 2010 from 2pm to 9pm
Scottsdale Fashion Square 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 2136, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
Tel: 480-429-4595

Come in to the Studio and meet the designer himself and treat yourself or a loved one to the NEXT GENERATION in contemporary design.

Please contact us if you have any questions or request. We look forward to seeing you.
Thank you and best wishes,

Studio Vincent Designs.

An sV Wedding!

At Studio Vincent we get to be a part of many people's special day, but tomorrow it is a special day for Studio Vincent! Stephen Vincent, our owner and master goldsmith and his finance, Catherine, will get married tomorrow May 22nd. What does a man who can make anything give to his special lady? A Signature Ring of course! Check out Catherine's amazing ring that Stephen forged and created especially for her. sV Signature in platinum 950 with center natural chocholate colored cushion cut diamond with diamond accents. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Look what we can do!

The leaning tower of Sparkle!

For all our Minneapolis patrons, call or email to set up your private appointment with Stephen or Britta to design your own custom designed engagement ring, pendant or earrings. Come see us at our workshop where all the magic happens!

If you live in the warmer Scottsdale area, Boris and his team look forward to showing you Stephen Vincent's custom jewelry collection along with other top European and American designers. Stop in to the Scottsdale Fashion Square today!

Hot off the Press!

One of our most recent custom designs from our Ribbon series. The only thing more beautiful than this ring is it on the lucky lady's finger! Handmade sV Ribbon engagement ring created in 18 karat red gold with a cushion cut diamond set in a platinum 950 bezel.

More News!

Studio Vincent Scottsdale Inc., continues to offer their complete collection and Stephen Vincent's custom jewelry designs. Boris and his team look forward to welcoming you.
Studio Vincent Scottsdale, Inc. is located in Fashion Square Scottsdale.

p:480.429.4595
e:scottsdale@svstudio.com
Visit their blog at www.studiovincent.blogspot.com

News!

After 18 years in Gaviidae Common, S. Vincent is closing it's store on Sunday March 22nd. For service and custom designs please call Britta or Stephen Vincent at our workshop in the warehouse district. To schedule an appointment call us at 612-332-3646. Come and visit us soon!

The world of sapphire

Please enjoy the following post about sapphires, written by our fellow Scottsdale employee, Thahir Farook!



Best known for its famous blue hue, sapphires come in 40 different individual colors. The sapphire is second only to diamonds with regards to hardness, coming in at number 9 on the mohs’ hardness scale. This makes the sapphire an ideal setting stone.

Blue sapphire is the most familiar amongst all the sapphires with color tones ranging from the very light sky blue to the most desirable cornflower blue and everything in between. Most people don’t realize that sapphires come in every color in the rainbow. The most rare color is the Padparajah sapphire or what I like to call the King of Sapphires. It is named after the lotus plant because of its very unique blend of pink and orange color tones. Imagine a color of a beautiful sunset and then picture it in a ring. Truly, a gem in its own class.

Sapphires are found in several parts of the world including right here in Montana, USA. Montana mines produce a variety of colored sapphires but the blue/green sapphire is the most common of color tones. Unfortunately, it is hard to find large sizes, as the rough doesn’t yield gem quality material.

The continent of Africa is a hot zone for gems. Some of the most diverse colors, sizes and qualities of sapphire we are seeing in today’s market primarily come from Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya just to name a few.

One of the most pleasing sights is to see a fine selection of Cabochon Sapphires in vivid colors. They look like gum drops, you just want to eat them up!

I love all colored gemstones but to me sapphires will always be near and dear especially coming from a country that produces sapphires and family that for over generations has always dealt in sapphires.

Is your jewelry insured?

Hello friends.

Are you all enjoying this lovely spring weather? I know that I am. Perfect temperatures and sunny days make selling jewelry even more enjoyable!

Today I would like to talk with you a little bit about a subject with which some of you may be familiar, and some not so familiar. I'd like to share a little bit of information on jewelry insurance.

Here at Studio Vincent we can't formally recommend any particular company or type of insurance, but we can formally tell you how important it is that you do get your jewelry covered under some sort of policy.

There are several different ways to get your jewelry insured, but here are important things to know and ask your agent:

1. Is my jewelry covered under my homeowners or renters insurance or do I need to purchase a separate policy?
-This is an important question to ask. For instance, I have renters insurance, but my policy only covers up to $1,000 for jewelry purchases. My jewelry is worth more than that, so I needed additional coverage.

2. What is my deductible on my policy if my jewelry is lost or stolen?

3. Will I get money for purchase price or replacement value?
-Keep in touch with Studio Vincent and let us know when you would like an updated appraisal. If possible, you should update your appraisal every few years and get a policy that allows you full replacement value.

4. How do I receive payment if I need to file a claim for lost/broken/stolen jewelry?
-This is probably one of the most important things to know. Sometimes insurance companies work with specific jewelers to replace items. Make sure you get a policy that allows you to have a check cut either: a) directly to you or, b) to the jeweler of your choice. Remember that Studio Vincent jewelry needs to be repaired or re-created by us, not a generic jeweler!

Hopefully you and your jewelry will live together happily ever after, but unfortunately things do happen sometimes, and it's important to protect your treasures! Please feel free to ask your Studio Vincent design consultant if you have any additional questions.

Check this out!

Wow, when Thahir of Studio Vincent, Scottsdale sent this photo to me, my first reaction was to think, "this ring is smokin' hot!"

Only Stephen Vincent can mix color and form so perfectly. Notice how the warm yellow gold is perfectly juxtaposed against the cold platinum and how the bezel color picks up the grace of the yellow diamond and makes it shine even brighter.




Any lady would be seriously lucky to wear this creation...has it inspired you to come in and get a ring of your own? Right hand, left hand, either thumb...let's work together to design a "smokin' hot" ring just for you.

Meet the Staff!

Thahir Farook: Design Consultant

A big welcome to the newest member of the staff at Studio Vincent, Scottsdale, Thahir Farook! A native of Sri Lanka, Thahir has lived in Hong Kong, Japan, Southeast Asia and the US, just to name a few locations. He comes from a family of gem traders, and, luckily for us, Thahir followed in his father's footsteps when it came to a career choice. Aside from experience with gem sales, trade shows and retail, Thahir is also GIA certified, making him an invaluable part of the Studio Vincent team. He has an extensive knowledge of jewelry manufacturing and colored gemstones and his passion for small, beautiful, sparkly things is palpable.

In his spare time, Thahir takes his two little boys to the park and read stories to them.

Winds of Change

The upside of having such wonderful, talented people working at Studio Vincent is that it's a fabulous place to work. The downside is that those people are SO wonderful and talented that sometimes they come upon opportunities that they must follow and they move on from our little gallery.

This week brings a mix of happy and sad as we wish congratulations and farewell to two of our beloved employees.

Emily Johnson has been the gallery director at Studio Vincent since mid-2007 and has cultivated solid relationships with many of her clients...maybe even you! She has been a great leader and an important part of the sales team. As you may know, Emily owns her own design company, EC Design, and you can purchase her jewelry here at Studio Vincent. After countless hours in her studio making beautiful jewelry with her signature "subtle, but edgy" look, Emily's company has grown to the point where she will be working for herself full time. All of us at Studio Vincent are sad to see her go, but wish her the best, for we know that she has great things ahead of her.

Susan Frerichs is a name that may not be as familiar to you, faithful blog reader, but turst me when I say that without Susan, many of you would not have the beautiful jewelry you have today! Susan has been one of Studio Vincent's most excellent goldsmiths for the past several years. She is precise and quick, and helps run the workshop efficiently. Susan also makes her own jewelry under the tag Susan Elnora and draws inspiration from flora and fauna. In the spirit of re-discovering inspiration, Susan will be leaving Studio Vincent for a southern move, to New Mexico. Perhaps we can look forward to rattle-snake jewelry if and when she returns to Minnesota.

Studio Vincent would not be the company it is today without the hard work, dedication and smiling faces that Emily and Susan have brought with them every day. We will miss them dearly, but wish them nothing but the best in their big new adventures.

Heat Wave!

It is practically flip-flop weather here in good old Minneapolis, and Minnesotans are using this heat wave as an opportunity to leave their caves and enjoy the weather! It might not be super sunny, but you can't complain when the temperatures are in the 30s in mid-January.

After a great holiday season we are all refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to sell more jewelry!

Here are 5 FABULOUS reasons to stop by Studio Vincent while you're out and about:

1. Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Sure, it's a holiday invented by Hallmark, but since they took the trouble to invent it, why not have a little sparkle waiting for your sweetie when they wake up on February 14th.

2. Studio Vincent's new Muse collection is, dare we say, mega fabulous. Stephen re-invented the wheel yet again with a bold new stainless steel collection featuring bright topaz and sparkly cubic zirconia.

3. We have a new selection of MOL necklaces by Claudia Geiger. Stretchy and comfortable, these necklaces are sexier than your pj's, but just as wearable.

4. Gaviidae has a new confections store opening across the hall from Studio Vincent on February 1st: Cocoa and Fig. The very nice owners dropped off some cupcakes at Studio Vincent earlier this week and trust us when we say that you MUST try one of their mouth-watering creations next time you're here. Diamonds and chocolate. Hmmm. That seems like a no-brainer for us.

5. You need to refresh your jewelry collection! 2010 is going to be bigger, better and more exciting than 2009. Let us help you find the perfect piece to represent the attitude you have towards this new year.