Shopping Ideas

While the holidays are supposed to be joyful and magical, they can also be stressful. Finding just the right gifts for loved ones can be stressful. Luckily jewelry can be the answer to all the stress, no matter who you are buying for!

Jewelry is the perfect gift for so many reasons. First, jewelry is sparkly, fun and festive just like the holidays. Second, with all the holiday parties, your recipient can show off their bling all season long! Third, fine jewelry is forever and can be passed down to children or grandchildren bringing all the associated memories with them. Plus the variety in jewelry, from necklaces to earrings to rings, different metals and gems, can be customized based on the person for whom you are buying.

To help you find just the right piece for your friends, family and loved ones, check out these holiday jewelry trends for 2023:

• Delicate designs for all jewelry types are in. Think thin chains, tiny charms for necklaces or bracelets.
• Nature inspired pieces are hot! Leaf shaped pendants, floral designs or seashells make a statement.
• Brightly colored gems stun. Vibrant emerald green, ruby red, and blue sapphire will keep your recipient in the spotlight.

There is still time to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Stop in to Bridgewaters and let us help you get back into the magic of the holidays!

Thank you for coming out to Bridgewaters on Small Business Saturday. We loved seeing you and helping you find the perfect gift, whether for yourself or a loved one. But we are sure that you are not yet done with your holiday shopping and probably have those difficult to buy for people on your list. Here are a few ideas to help you get the creative gift-giving juices flowing:

• For your friend who is always late: We all have that one friend who we know will be about 15 minutes late to everything. So what better gift than the gift of time? Whether their style is vintage or minimalist or they like fun colors or unusual watch shapes, we can help you find the perfect watch!
• For your squad: Want to share how much your squad of best friends mean to you? Gift a matching necklace and charm in their favorite metal.
• For the love or your life: Planning to get engaged this holiday season? Stop in to find the perfect gem and just the right setting. Looking for something unique? Bridgewaters can help you design the perfect ring. And see our blog from October 11 on Engagement Trends of 2022 for other great ideas.
• For your lifelong partner: Perhaps a matching signet ring or matching gems set in each person’s favorite type of jewelry? Have an idea? Stop in and let us help you design a symbol of your love.

Bridgewaters would love to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, even those who are tough to shop for! Stop in during December and, as part of our 140 Year Anniversary celebration, receive a scratch off card with every purchase. You could win 10% or 40% off or a mystery gift. And every purchase will gain you an entry into the 1.40 carat Diamond Earring Raffle which will take place in October 2023.

One of our favorite days of the year is coming up on November 26 – Small Business Saturday. We love this day because it is about celebrating and supporting small businesses and all that they do for their communities by shopping small. And, after the last couple of years, we know that small businesses need support now more than ever.

Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 by American Express and the US Small Business Administration officially cosponsored it beginning in 2011. Also in 2011, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of and recognizing the day. This day brought in more than $20 billion in 2021 with more than 51 million shoppers participating.

So how can you support small businesses on November 26? Here are just a few ways:

• Get out and shop! Whether in person or online, visit your favorite (and maybe a new potential favorite) small business.
• Spread the word! Tell your friends about Small Business Saturday and encourage them to shop small as well. You can also tell them what your favorite small businesses are and ask them for theirs.
• Leave great reviews online for small businesses! Share your positive experiences and why they are a favorite of yours.

We at Bridgewaters are looking forward to seeing you on Small Business Saturday! Stop by to get a start on your holiday shopping with our sale on all bolo bracelets ($40 each) and a variety of beautiful rings, earrings and more ($140 each). And everyone who makes a purchase on Small Business Saturday will receive a pair of Pari Sapphire Earrings (while supplies last) and an entry into the 1.40 carat Diamond Earring Raffle which will take place in October 2023. We can’t wait to see you!

‘Tis the season – the season for gift giving. The best gifts are a reflection of both the giver and receiver as well as their unique relationship. If you are anything like us here at Bridgewaters, you also love the look of joy when your gift really wows! And one of our favorite things is to help you find and choose the gift that will wow!

Personalizing a gift with engraving is a great way to share your message of caring, shared experiences and joy of giving. Bridgewaters can be your partner, offering machine, laser and hand engraving services. We can scan handwriting, logos, special symbols and designs and then engrave onto your item of choice. Have a friend who loves wine? Add a personal message to the bottle. Commemorating a great trip? Engrave glassware or tumblers for all who went.

Stop in to see what Bridgewaters can do to help you create the perfect, customized gifts for all your friends and loved ones. And remember, Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 26 – shop small, shop local!

Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world on February 14, when friends and lovers share cards, poems, candy and gifts. But what are the origins of Valentine’s Day? It is actually a bit of a mystery.

There are three saints recognized as Valentine or Valentinus within the Catholic Church and all three were martyred. The first legend says that Valentine was a priest in third century Rome who defied Emperor Claudius II who outlawed marriage for young men as he felt single men made better soldiers. Valentine continued to perform marriages in secret and, when discovered, he was put to death. The second legend says that Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, is the true namesake of the holiday. He was also beheaded by Claudius II. Other stories and legends suggest Valentine was killed for helping Christians escape Roman prisons. Valentine may even have sent the first “valentine” greeting while imprisoned when he fell in love with his jailor’s daughter and wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine.” Whatever the true story, Valentine was a heroic and romantic figure.

Valentine greetings have been popular throughout the ages, as far back as the Middle Ages. The oldest known Valentine is a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London.

As we head towards Valentine’s Day, do you know what you will share with your loved ones? Bridgewaters has wonderful gift ideas including a beautiful paper clip chain and elegant bracelets for men. Stop by and find your heart’s desire!

While graduations have looked different over the last couple of years, we all still want to celebrate the achievements of our hard-working graduates. Did you know that the traditional tossing of the cap originated in 1912 at a Naval Academy ceremony? The flight of the cap symbolizes the flight of the graduates to whatever awaits them.

Want to help your graduate celebrate and remember their big day? Watches, pearls and signet rings are a great way to commemorate their success. Stop by Bridgewater Jewelers and we can help you create just the right piece for your graduate!