Celebrate, Commemorate with Draper Jewelry

Draper Jewelry, a Nashville jewelry store since 1944, wants to help you and your loved ones, commemorate all the special occasions of life. From weddings and anniversaries, to birth and retirement, Draper Jewelry can help you spread the love with engraved jewelry and gifts that speak from the heart.

When a family grows by one, or more, arriving with custom jewelry engraving for both parents and child, gives you a sense of pride. Celebrating the birth of a new family member is something that lasts a lifetime. Beyond the birth date, parents will keep your engraved gift to share with the baby as they grow, eventually handing it over to them as a family heirloom, to continue passing through the generations.

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For milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and wedding gifts, choose an engraved platter, plate, watch, or ring. Draper Jewelry will custom engraves a variety of items to memorialize various achievements of friends and family. Each time the recipient looks at the piece, they will be reminded of the love you have for them and their special day.   

Another time when an engraved piece of jewelry is one of the best gifts is an engagement ring. Let your future spouse know you are going to love them forever with fine diamond engagement rings declaring your undying love. Engraving a shared special statement between the two of you is also possible to share on a ring. 

  

There are times when a piece of jewelry needs repairs. It doesn't occur often, but it happens. Draper Jewelry is a full service jeweler and offers jewelry repair and jewelry cleaning for all types of jewelry and watches.

If you haven’t stopped in to Draper Jewelry, we invite you to visit us today! We are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, conveniently located at 4010 Granny White Pike. Take a look around Draper’s online store and give us a call at (615) 285-9918. We look forward to meeting you!

Caring for Your Fine Jewelry in Summer

Summer is filled with activity, between the beach, vacations, bbqs, and festivals it seems like you’re constantly on the go. And nothing sets off your fine gold, silver, and rose gold favorites from Draper Jewelry like tanned glowing skin. Of course, summer can be especially hard on fine jewelry, so you’ll want to be wise in considering just how to protect your jewelry, so you can continue to enjoy it for many seasons to come. Here is a list of 5 tips to help you care for your fine jewelry this summer.

1. Always remove your jewelry before sunbathing, swimming

It will save you from any unnecessary tanlines, but the biggest reason to sunbathe without your jewelry is to avoid the dulling effects of sunscreen coating your finery. The harsh chemicals of most pools are also top be avoided, so whenever possible, leave the bling behind, and be sure to clean them regularly when you can’t. A final reason to swim sans jewelry: it’s not uncommon for rings, bracelets and necklaces to slip off the wearer under water. Who wants to spend a relaxing afternoon at the lake worriedly searching for a lost irreplaceable piece?

2. Pack jewelry with care when traveling

Tangled and loose jewelry quickly become damaged. Hard faceted stones, particularly diamonds, are well known for their ability to scratch softer objects, like pearls and metals. Delicate chains can become and develop kinks and destroy links. Always pack pieces in individual soft cloth pouches or lined jewelry boxes to prevent scratching, dulling, and destruction.

3. Keep it safe.

When selecting a hotel, be sure that safe deposit boxes are available. Never leave fine jewelry unattended in a hotel room, a rental car, or on a lounge chair—even if you’re just stepping out for a few minutes.

4. Shopping while on vacation? for something new? Do your research.

Most vacation destinations also feature attractive shopping boutiques, but if you get the urge to commemorate your trip with a fine jewelry purchase (in addition to the inexpensive tourist trinkets), take the time to investigate the retailer’s reputation for quality. It wouldn’t be the first time a tourist was taken by a smiling store owner bearing shiny baubles crafted by “local” artisans. Before you make a new investment, invest some time to check out the shop. How long have they been in business? If you’re in the US, check their rating with the BBB, and also learn the store’s return policy. Most reputable jewelers have at least a 30-day money back guarantee wherever you are.

5. Before you go away, be sure your jewelry is adequately insured.

If you decide to bring an especially valuable piece on vacation—perhaps your engagement ring, a pricey watch, or a family heirloom, check with your insurance agent to obtain an independent appraisal report to ensure a fair replacement if the article is lost, stolen or damaged. You will need to plan time to photograph and catalog all valuables prior to departing on your trip.

Just as your precious pieces can become lost while swimming, the same caution extends to wearing fine jewelry during any strenuous activity, from hiking to volleyball to gardening. As the saying goes, better safe than sorry! The best thing you can do to protect and extend the life of your jewelry year-round is to have it professionally cleaned on a regular basis. As a full service Nashville jewelry store, we also provide special services like jewelry cleaning, custom jewelry engraving, and watch repair. Our goal is lifetime service for lifetime customers.

If you haven’t stopped in to Draper Jewelry, we invite you to visit us today! We are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, conveniently located at 4010 Granny White Pike. Take a look around Draper’s online store and give us a call at (615) 285-9918. We look forward to meeting you!

A Girl Can Never Have Enough Jewelry!

The weather’s starting to heat up outside. Want a surefire way to help things heat up with your special lady? We have it on good authority that “A girl can never have too much jewelry!” Don’t believe us? Try it and see! Nothing says “I care”, “I’m thinking of you”, and “You’re worth it!”, like beautiful fine jewelry for the special woman in your life. She’ll love the way it feels, and you’ll love the way it enhances her natural beauty.

Jewelry is lasting. It will always bring to mind special memories of the time it was presented - precious snapshots of your love to tuck away in the heart of the one you love. And that’s an investment that reaps major dividends! So why not score big points and instant bragging rights (you won’t, but you can bet she sure will!) by surprising her with a lovely gift of fine jewelry for her birthday, anniversary, or just because?

At Draper Jewelry, we love bringing you high quality artistic jewelry meant to be loved and shared. We will help you select that perfect piece of jewelry for the one you love. In business since 1944, Draper is honored to have served four generations of Nashvillians. We carry a great selection of inventory, including fine diamond engagement rings, watches, pearls, Rembrandt quality charms, and more.  As a full service Nashville jewelry store, we also provide special services like jewelry cleaning, custom jewelry engraving, and watch repair. Our goal is lifetime service for lifetime customers.

If you haven’t stopped in to Draper Jewelry, we invite you to visit us today! We are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, conveniently located at 4010 Granny White Pike. Take a look around Draper’s online store and give us a call at (615) 285-9918. We look forward to meeting you!

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