The Peace Symbol, designed by Gerald Holtom, was created as the logo for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), a group at the forefront of the peace movement in the UK. Accepted on February 21, 1958 as a symbol for a march from Trafalgar Square, London to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston […]
The history of engagement rings can be traced back to Ancient Rome when women started wearing rings made from flint and bone. Eventually, rings were made from copper, silver, and gold. In these times, rings were worn as a sign of love (and obedience), but also to signify a business contract. According the to the […]
Cameo is a method of carving a piece of jewelry with a raised relief, and where the color of the relief is contrasted against that of the background. This is achieved by carving a piece of material with a flat surface where two different colors meet, removing the entire top color for the image and […]
There are many stories and legends that support the custom of giving gifts, including jewelry, to loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The rosy-cheeked cherub we know as Cupid comes from Greek mythology where the flighty character was known as the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. Said to […]
With so many of us on video calls these days, attention to waist-up dressing is in high demand. And face coverings naturally draw attention up to our head and neck areas. The right jewelry will make a statement and your outfit even more fabulous. Bold colors are the rage for Spring – not only will […]
Thanks to you, our customers, we’ve been super busy during the holiday shopping season! Now it’s time for the Bridgewater team to take a much needed break to spend time with loved ones and to keep ourselves and our community safe and healthy. Bridgewater Jewelers will be closed from December 25 through January 4, re-opening […]
Keeping your jewelry clean is important to ensure your precious pieces stay beautiful and functional. All jewelry should be stored in a clean, dry place, such as a fabric-lined box. Keep items separated to avoid scratching and wash your hands before touching your jewelry. To ensure that your valuable pieces remain structurally sound, bring them […]
Each piece of jewelry you wear or give says something about who you are and the relationships you treasure. Some pieces can send a message or tell a story. When choosing “message” jewelry consider what you want others to infer. For example, do you want to send a personal, lasting message – as you might […]
This Friday, from 4pm – 7pm, and Saturday, from 10am – 5pm, Bridgewaters will be hosting a Trunk Show from one of our favorite vendors! Come check out some fabulous items that will be in our store for two days only!
Bridgewater’s is excited to share that we have acquired a brand-new laser engraving machine and program to meet all of our customers’ engraving needs! Those of you who may live or work near the store may have seen our attempts to bring a 36 inch-wide machine through doors that were not quite wide enough (if […]
