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We now offer fine jewelry from Allison-Kaufman October 27, 2022 14:24

Chimera Design in Lowell now has fine jewelry from Allison-Kaufman.

A Sample Of New Jewelry Made Here At Chimera Design June 28, 2019 13:34

90 second video of some of the latest handmade jewelry at Chimera Design from the bench of Julie Claire DeVoe.

 


Chimera Design Has The Solution For Curved Engagement Rings July 15, 2017 10:22

The Loving Embrace curved bands will fit 95% of all engagement rings.

 


Vintage Turquoise Jewelry at Chimera Design May 6, 2017 11:47

One of our customers has been collecting turquoise for decades. She recently decided that she wanted to sell some of her collection and she was nice enough to bring some pieces into our store on consignment.

Vintage turquoise jewelry at Chimera Design

There are some signed pieces - the big bracelet below (which weighs about 7 ounces - was made by Gary Reeves.

Signed Gary Reeves Turquoise bracelet at Chimera Design

Speaking of bracelets - this one was made at a time when the economy was bad, so the artisans used German silver (which is not silver) instead of sterling - but look at the beauty of the gemstones.

Vintage turquoise bracelet at Chimera Design
The turquoise in this bolo is pretty amazing - can you see the pyrite?
Vintage turquoise bolo tie at Chimera Design
Vintage Turquoise Jewelry at Chimera Design

Fantastic Deals on Chocolate Diamonds February 28, 2017 11:36

Chocolate Diamonds At Chimera Design
We have some great deals on chocolate diamonds.
We brought some in for Todd & Brenda - they picked one.
These are left.
The big 2.30 ct radiant $2,315.00
1.02 ct trilliant $1,150.00
1.07 ct heart shape $1,195.00

Our Cases Are Filled Once Again July 26, 2016 09:55

Earlier this year we started a relationship with a great company located in Tucson, Arizona. Pan American scours the planet for the coolest gemstone beads, glass beads, and pearls. Then their artists in Tucson design and create some fantastic looking jewelry.

One of the reasons we love the jewelry from Pan American is because is similar to what Julie used to make when we first opened - great mixtures of color and textures. These days Julie is so busy with her metal work that she has no time to devote to gems, beads, and pearls - so the work of the people in Tucson is welcomed.

We just received a new shipment. The designs are eye catching and the prices are great. Earrings from $18 - Murano glass bead necklaces are $88.

Gemstone Beads, pearls and all around Funky, Fun jewelry.


New Solitaire Mounting for .50 ct, .75 ct. and 1.00 ct Round Diamonds October 21, 2015 14:33

We just received a catalog with some new jewelry from one of our favorite vendors - Stuller in Louisiana. (They are the same ones we work with in providing our Online Jewelry Design App. Try it - it is a blast.)

This one caught our eye. Simple and elegant - the prongs holding the round brilliant cut diamond flow out of the shank of the ring. This setting is available for .50 ct, .75 ct, and 1.00 ct round diamonds in your choice of 14kt white or yellow gold, as well as platinum. 

As you can see from the pictures, there is a nice matching band available as well.

New solitaire mounting at Chimera Design.
Solitaire for .50 ct, .75 ct or 1.00 ct at Chimera Design

The Return Of Strellman's Dramatic Jewelry to Chimera Design September 4, 2015 17:54

We just got off the phone with the NEW owners of Strellman's Jewelry. We are very happy to report that we will be handling this beautiful jewelry once again.

What made Strellman's so unique was when Mr. Strellman came up with the unique cut you see in the ring above. He was inspired by the lenses used to reflect light out to sea in lighthouses near his studio on the West Coast. He called it the Lighthouse Lens cut and sold it in his store. Soon others began wanting his unique jewelry and it is now sold all over the world.

There are many other cuts these days, but all of them offer something unique to the wearer.

 

Anyway - Julie and I are very excited to start a relationship with the new owners. All Strellman's jewelry is (still) made in the United States - the couple that owns the company has a jewelry store in Minnesota where they have sold Strellman's for decades.