Category Archives: Trends

A Guide to Unique Engagement Rings

February 3, 2023 | Custom Jewelry, education, Engagement, Trends

Crafting a Unique Engagement Ring My parents got engaged in the 1980s and my mom always says that she can tell when other people got engaged around the same time as her. Why? Because everyone has the same style of engagement ring. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a simple, classic ring, many people today are opting for more unique styles that stand out from the crowd. With the rise of social media and more advanced jewelry-making techniques, unique engagement rings that show off the wearer’s style are having their day in the sun. How can I make my diamond look more unique? One of the easiest ways to step up the individuality of your ring is to play with the diamond shape and scale. ... [Read More]

Holiday Hit List 2022 Edition

December 1, 2022 | Gift Ideas, Holiday, Reis-Nichols Jewelers, Trends

View our 2022 Holiday Hit List in the flipbook below to find the season's most exciting designs and the newest arrivals at Reis-Nichols Jewelers. Reis Nichols Holiday Hit List 2022 The joy of brightening each other's lives is more important than ever this holiday season. With that in mind, we have curated a collection of the best gift ideas to brighten your holiday shopping this year. With sparkling diamonds, top designer selections, and best-selling essentials, we have something for everyone! Let's celebrate the magic of this holiday season with gratitude, and open our hearts to what is possible. From our family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays. As always, remember that there are a ... [Read More]

Whose Watch Is It Anyway?

August 11, 2022 | Indy 500, IWC, TAG Heuer, Tissot, Trends, Tudor, Watches

In our latest watch blog, Paul White shares insight on the trend of women wearing more "men" watches. Paul is originally from New York City and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana State University. A frequent contributor to industry publications, Paul is a passionate film buff, home cook, reader, and watch collector. A former sports and news host at Indianapolis’ WIBC, Paul and his wife Carolyn just made the return move home to Indianapolis and are happily settling back into midwestern life after living in Phoenix for the past few years. Women Can Wear It, Too In the early part of the aughts, the legendary Swiss manufacturer International Watch Company (IWC) unveiled a ... [Read More]

Charmed Forever Permanent Jewelry

October 1, 2021 | Events, Fashion, Gift Ideas, Trends

Indiana's first permanent jewelry option! Our Charmed Forever bracelets are your newest everyday accessory. A dainty chain of 14k solid gold permanently welded onto your wrist as a bracelet—no clasps, no maintenance, and the perfect fit. Personalize yours during your event appointment with our selection of solid gold and gemstone charms. Next Pop-Up Date: TBD Pricing: Bracelet...............$150-$450 Charms............$65-$240 All services are final. *Not recommended for those with a 14k gold sensitivity or those who have a pacemaker. **Must be 10+ years old, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Charmed Forever Frequently ... [Read More]

Green Watches Are A Go!

March 18, 2021 | Swiss Timepieces, Trends, Watches

In our latest watch-themed blog post, we asked Paul White about how to start a collection of nicer and luxury timepieces. He was the Watch Director here at Reis-Nichols from 1991-2007. Paul is originally from New York City and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana State University. A frequent contributor to industry publications, Paul is a passionate film buff, home cook, and reader. A former sports and news talk host at Indianapolis’ WIBC Paul and his wife Carolyn are happily retired in Phoenix, Arizona, love to travel and visit their children and grandchildren. Going Green Begging the pardon of Elizabeth Barrett Browning…Green! How do I love thee? Let me count the ... [Read More]

Finding Inspiration in the 2021 Pantone Color(s) of the Year

January 7, 2021 | Color of the Year, Diamonds, Jewelry, Trends

In December, Pantone announced a combination of two very different colors as their Pantone Color of the Year 2021. The two colors named were PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. After an unforgettable 2020, the release stated that these two colors "highlight how different elements come together to support one another." In light of this, the company says the color duo best expresses the mood for the 2021 Pantone Color of the Year. Leatrice Wiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, says that "the union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock-solid but at the ... [Read More]

Turquoise: A Timeless Trend

May 6, 2020 | Birthstones, Jewelry, Trends

About the Author Merchandising Coordinator, Anna Brookie, is back to detail one of the season's biggest trends in stone: turquoise. Read on to discover a brief history of this semi-precious gemstone and learn how to style it with your preexisting apparel and jewelry collections. Turquoise Is Back and Better Than Ever Being stuck inside during this quarantine period has its ups and downs, and one of the major ups is extra time for online shopping. (The jury’s still out about whether the amount of chocolate I’ve consumed counts as an up or a down.) Even though we can’t enjoy the nicer weather while sipping Bloody Marys at our favorite outdoor brunch spots or lounging poolside, we can celebrate ... [Read More]

Pearl Jewelry: An Ode to This Season’s Breakout Star

April 15, 2020 | Birthstones, Fashion, Gift Ideas, Reis-Nichols Jewelers, Trends

About the Author Merchandising Coordinator and resident trendsetter, Anna Brookie, gives some background on the modern-day reemergence of the pearl and how to best incorporate it into today’s looks. The Pearl, Historically Everything old is new again, and the perfect evidence of this is the resurgence of pearl jewelry as a high-fashion accessory. The humble pearl has been adorning monarchs as far back as ancient Rome and China as the ultimate status symbol. Flash forward to the 1920s and pearls are christening the rebellious and iconic flapper, and thirty years after that they can still be found around the necks and in the ears of women, with only incremental stylistic changes. All this is ... [Read More]

Veteran Employees Give Their Top Picks for Holiday Shopping!

November 12, 2019 | Cartier, David Yurman, Fashion, Ippolita, IWC, Jewelry, Reis-Nichols Jewelers, Trends, Watches

It’s hard to not want to buy everything that Andrew Pyke and Therese Lopshire are selling. The veteran employees at Reis-Nichols describe every piece of jewelry with knowledge, passion, and excitement (plus, it doesn’t hurt that Pyke’s British accent makes everything sound elegant and super chic.) For more than 20 years, the duo has been serving the customer base at Reis-Nichols. They each help clients purchase everything from engagement rings, anniversary gifts, “push presents”, graduation gifts and more. Basically, if there’s been a milestone in the lives of their clients, Pyke and Lopshire have been a part of it. “That’s probably the most fun of the job,” Pyke says with excitement. “Sometimes ... [Read More]

Sethi BYOB Party | June 21-22

June 7, 2019 | Diamonds, Events, Fashion, Gift Ideas, Reis-Nichols Jewelers, Sethi Couture, Trends

Join us to mix, match & stack with Sethi Couture for a BYOB party. Visit us at our Fashion Mall Commons location, 3535 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. SETHI BYOB PARTY Friday, June 21st 10am-7pm Saturday, June 22nd 10am-5pm Bring your own bands and work with the Sethi stylists to match them with new Sethi exclusives to create your own personalized #sethistacks! SHOP SETHI COUTURE ... [Read More]