Paradise City Northampton

This Columbus Day Weekend Spencer and Raymond will be at the Paradise City Arts Festival in Northampton MA.  This is one of the top fall craft festivals in the country, and features 275 of the nations best craftspeople and artists exhibiting works in glass, jewelry, photography, fiber, wood and more.  This exciting event also includes great live music and an excellent selection of food provided by local chefs.

Located at the 3 County Fairgrounds in Northampton MA
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Columbus Day Weekend October 9, 10 & 11
Saturday 10-6 Sunday 10-6 Monday 10-4
Adults $12 Seniors $10 Students $8 Children Under 12 FREE
You can find Spencer inside at booth #942
Or call him at 800 952 1538

Fall Crafts At Lyndhurst

This weekend Spencer and Raymond will be heading to Tarrytown, New York for the 26th annual Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst. For those of you in the area this is your chance to visit Spencer and see the new creations from Skylight. This craft show, hosted on the grounds of the beautiful and historic Lyndhurst Estate, features 250 artists exhibiting works in jewelry, glass, fiber, photography, clay and more.

September 10, 11 and 12, 2010
Friday 10 – 5, Saturday 10 – 6, Sunday 10 – 5
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 6-16 $4, Children Under 6 FREE
Free Parking
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Part 1 of 4 in "Is Bigger Always Better?"

Is Bigger always better?

The next few blogs will outline why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to selecting a stone for an engagement ring. Bigger isn’t better when you are sacrificing other diamond or stone qualities for just the mere size of the stone. There are four qualities that are popular when selecting a diamond. You know these as the four Cs. Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat weight. Only one of these, carat weight, refers to the size of your diamond the rest are more specific to the quality of your stone. Some experts cite the cut as being the strongest deciding factor, arguing that an excellent cut can compensate for shortcomings in the other three areas. Other experts believe that the colour is most important, as this is the trait most easily seen by the naked eye. But invariably, no one says that bigger is better.

She told me it wasn't that big of a deal...

Q: Is A Marriage Proposal That Big of A Deal?
A: Absolutely. According to research, 80% of women were disappointed in how they were proposed to by their fiancé/husband. Your thoughtful effort towards creating her dream proposal will be a simple reminder of why her answer is “Yes!” You will be so proud when she brags about your amazing proposal rather than shies away from telling her friends.

So How to Pop the Question:

1. Public or Private

Who should be present at your marriage proposal? Just the two of you, her family and best friends, or perhaps a cheering crowd? REALLY think this one through.

2. Location

Location is key to setting the mood. This is where you can incorporate favorite memories together. This goes to show just how well you paid attention.

3. Attention to Details

Incorporating specific moments and details in your engagement proposal that she wouldn’t expect you to remember will leave her in awe. This is your chance to prove to her that you know her better than anyone else. DO NOT NEGLECT the little details; they are the keys to making her feel special.

Things to consider before you propose...

Some things to think about Before You Propose…

Timeless Traditions

Is it important to your girlfriend that you ask her father or someone in her family for their blessing? If so, even if you believe it’s an old tradition, take the time to call her family or take them out to dinner before you pop the question. This way you avoid any hurt and surprised family members.

Her Ring

Trying on rings beforehand is always a plus! Many women tend to love a certain style/setting until they try on the ring and find another style fits their finger better.If she wants the ring to be a complete surprise then do some research. Consult her best friends and listen carefully to any hints she drops. It is not a bad idea to have her friends take her ring shopping for fun.

Timing is Everything

Think ahead. Has she hinted at a Summer or Fall Wedding? It is always considerate to propose at least 6 months prior to the wedding. If she wants a shorter engagement then let her be the one to decide. Better safe on time than sorry.

Discounts for Head of the Charles...

This weekend only get a 6.25% discount off anything in the store and a free Ring/Jewelry Cleaning if you mention "Head of the Charles"!!!

Stay tuned for weekly promotions from now until January 1st 2010!

Re-duce, Re-use, Re-cycle Grama's Pearls...

In many cases we all have a strand of pearls lying around in our jewelry box that never gets worn. It’s usually the strand of pearls you got for a 16th birthday, an heirloom passed down or a "first real job" congratulatory present...


Well since classics with a twist are all the rage for 2009, why don’t you come over to Skylight and we’ll update those Pearls for you with a custom design that you helped create.

A few pieces we’re working on are adding a large contrasting silk bow to a simple strand to create a much longer, more bohemian-chic appearance; we’ve also taken a classic strand and added oblong, colored and slightly “imperfect” pearls to create a much more wearable piece. Another way to really update your pearls is to create a statement Clasp. Find an old brooch or a favorite pendant and we can secure your pearls with that to create a designer piece. We can also use charms, decorated spacers, glass pieces or even faceted gems to update those pearls to a look that’s worth wearing daily. Pearls are timeless whether they’re in their most recognizable form or Glam’d up a bit with some modern trends so again let’s Re-use what you’ve got, dig out those pearls and stop on by to play designer for the day!