Troy Shoppe JewellersMarch 6, 2025
There are going to be a lot of people who don’t agree with me about these cuts and their popularity. But here goes anyways! Here are the five least popular diamond shapes. Pear Shapes and the Bradshaw Effect The pear shape or tear drop is not really a ‘bad’ choice but go back many years […]
read postMarch 3, 2025
In today’s era of technical advances, there are endless shapes of diamonds. You can even get a diamond cut into your initials. But the best five shapes for an engagement ring in Calgary are what I am going to zero in on. The best cut, in the number one spot by far is the round. […]
read postFebruary 14, 2025
Multi-taking drains your brain. Both my sons are now adults. When they were younger, if I gave them a couple of chores or tasks at the same time, usually nothing was done. Or it wasn’t done correctly. Hmm…as adults the same seems to be true now. Not sure if the problem is me or that […]
read postDecember 2, 2024
20 Questions When my boys were younger, I would play “20 Questions” with them. “Is it vegetable or fruit?” “Is it animal or object.” I recall how they would try to ask surgically decisive questions with their youthful, still squeaky voices. It was a fun game that if performed with skill could get the hidden […]
read postJune 24, 2024
The Introduction: A lady contacted us via our website. She wanted a custom design, “something different”. And could we use her old gold and diamonds? Responding by email at first with some questions about what she wanted, and we followed with some ideas. This led to her coming into the store. What to do with […]
read postMay 23, 2024
In a word, “YES, YES, YES!” There are a lot of things I love about diamonds. The rarity, the scintillation and of course the symbolism. But I also love color. And when it comes to gemstones, nature gives us unlimited choices. And when it comes to colored gemstones, sapphire is an excellent option. Is sapphire […]
read postMay 1, 2024
If you went into a wedding dress maker and asked them to make a custom dress, would they design a dress before you gave a deposit? If you wanted a custom-made home that was not in the builder’s portfolio, would you see the design before putting in a deposit? If you went to a professional; […]
read postApril 29, 2024
Before you can make the choice of a perfect engagement ring, you need to set out some guidelines. These are some points I offer, after more than four decades in the jewellery business to make the perfect selection: 1. Know something about the person wearing the ring. I can hear many of you saying, “I […]
read postMarch 13, 2024
Let me start by saying this is not a “Karen” dig because my wife’s name is Karen and a few months ago she asked a question that led me to write this blog. I have been performing all types of jewellery repairs from the first day I started in business back in 1980. I have been […]
read postMarch 8, 2024
According to online sites at least. I guess the answer to why Troy Shoppe Jewellers isn’t the most popular store in Calgary could be because not enough customers like us or know about us. Or it could be the way that various sites and magazines decide which store is most popular. This week, I was […]
read postNovember 2, 2023
Your jewellery is more than metal and gemstones. It’s personal. It’s a future heirloom. While sentimental value is irreplaceable, getting your jewellery insurance coverage is an extra level of care for some of your most cherished possessions. Insuring jewellery usually costs you 1-2% of the appraised value, per year. For example, a $5,000 ring may […]
read postSeptember 18, 2023
We love jewellery – especially when it sparkles! Have you ever noticed that your jewellery starts to look a bit dull and less sparkly after only a few days of wear? Everyday products like soap, shampoo, and moisturizer coat jewellery and make it look less shiny than it was originally. At Troy Shoppe Jewellers in […]
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