Troy Shoppe JewellersAugust 11, 2021
OK guys you decided to ask her to marry you. You went out and did all the “stuff” to get her an engagement ring…she said yes, and now guess what? You aren’t finished. You have to get bands…yes that means one for you too. Yup, you kinda have to. Most women do not like the […]
read postAugust 7, 2021
A Jeweller’s Opinion on Lab Created Diamonds I don’t want to belittle man made, artisan created or lab created diamonds (LCDs). What I would like to offer is a quick overview of these diamonds. Natural Mined Diamonds x Lab Created Diamonds First, LCDs are the same as natural diamonds in chemical composition. Do they look […]
read postMay 26, 2021
“You know what they say about small diamonds? Small tips!” Today’s bride looking for ever thinner rings set with diamonds has created a demand for new looks. Diamonds less than 1mm in diameter are being set in micro-claw settings. Not only are the diamonds small but the gold holding these diamonds onto the ring is […]
read postDecember 17, 2020
Holiday Gift Buying Guide 2020: No She Doesn’t Want A Heart Pendant. This one is aimed at the guys, on behalf of girls everywhere. As we all shop from home and browse online this holiday season, men everywhere are being tempted by the heart shaped pendant. Every girl has one… or 3, and it reminds […]
read postDecember 9, 2020
As many of my clients have come to know, every year in late November, I celebrate my business anniversary. When I started out in 1980, it was a peculiar start. I did not have four walls and had trouble with a fire marshal. I opened for less than half a day on the 22nd of […]
read postMay 6, 2020
I am betting that most of us have heard about as much covid news as we can handle. My favorite is being told over and over, “the world is changing”. It has been for a long time: after 911, after previous outbreaks and online social media, everyone can see changes are happening. I can accept […]
read postApril 3, 2020
With the Covid-19 crisis, everyone is reminded over and over to wash their hands often and many of us also use hand sanitizers. Do these hurt our jewellery? Hand sanitizers are typically one of two variations: alcohol-based and non-alcohol based. The alcohol version evaporates quickly and while it leaves behind a slight film, it won’t […]
read postJanuary 8, 2020
Troy Shoppe Jewellers will be one of the featured exhibitors at The Wedding Fair held at the BMO Center in downtown Calgary on January 19th, 2020. We will be displaying a stunning selection of bridal jewellery such as diamond earrings, pendants and rings as well as silver and CZ wedding party jewellery! Looking for something […]
read postDecember 16, 2019
Troy Shoppe Jewellers is committed to helping our clients find the diamond that best suits their needs. We have a huge selection of in-stock diamonds and will show you the differences so that you can make an educated decision on your diamond purchase. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we work with […]
read postAugust 2, 2019
Somethings we see in the store are a surprise. Take a look at this ring that came in last week. The ring is only a few weeks old and the diamond is on the verge of falling out. The owner came in and said she felt her ring was catching where the diamond is. When […]
read postMay 17, 2019
Just a few days ago I was talking to a customer in the store about my early days in business. He told me that I should tell more people about the story I was discussing with him. The story started when my customer asked me about some radio ads that a competitor of mine was […]
read postMay 26, 2018
Just a week ago, I was having coffee with an artist. She paints in oil and her work is very good. At least I liked her style of art. While we were talking she asked me about my creative process. To my surprise she asked if after 38 years I make the same designs over […]
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