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When celebrating the Moms in your life, choosing a gift, especially jewelry, can be tough. So this year our buyers have put together a collection of fashion jewelry that will cover everyone on your list; from stackable rings, to brightly colored gemstones earrings, and beautiful Spring pendants.   Make it a two-for-one gift by combing her […]

A Very Special Event! Beautiful diamonds deserve to be celebrated, especially once clothed in exquisite gold. For decades, ASHI has been a premier designer of fine jewelry in North America. In their latest venture, ASHI unveils the High Jewelry Collection, a tribute to the natural elegance of diamonds. Please join us at our exclusive trunk […]

Your watch is more than a timepiece. It connects you to your grandfather, reminds you of your high school graduation, takes you back to the night before your wedding. A watch is a gift of time, remembrance, significance. A watch becomes more perfect over time. We invite you to discover your next watch, complete with […]

You’re Invited! The Ben Bridge Antique Show is all about celebrating vintage style jewelry. Each piece creates an unforgettable experience for the lover of all things antique. A beautiful collection of diamonds and gemstones. A unique selection of Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Retro jewelry. Join us for this special event at your local Ben […]

Receive a FREE pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings With your purchase of $499 or more* Simply add $499 or more to your cart and the earrings will be added to your order automatically.  These are the perfect freshwater cultured button pearl earrings for someone who is just that much, and more. Remember, pearls […]

The Forevermark Tribute™ Collection The Forevermark Tribute™ Collection pays tribute to what makes her the incredible woman she is. It celebrates her unique qualities – her independence, her tenderness, her determination, her passion – her individual style, and the depth of her personality. The collection is a perfect luxury for yourself or as a gift […]

Lynette Frank, Chief Financial Officer, Ben Bridge Jeweler “My love for jewelry started when I was young and was cultivated by my grandmother, Elaine McConkey.  Elaine traveled the world, collecting beautiful pieces to add to her jewelry collection: opals from Australia, diamonds from Africa, gold from Alaska, to name just a few.  I remember when […]

Ever since its founding more than a century ago by Polish immigrant Samuel Silverman, a watch craftsman who followed the railroads west to Seattle, family-run Ben Bridge Jeweler has embraced the concept of servicing customers for life.  As part of a national leader in the jewelry industry, two top executives take some time to recall […]

I’ve spent my entire life around jewelry, but it was only recently that I discovered the full value of it. Jewelry helps us mark the most important moments in our lives and symbolizes our deepest commitments. To be worthy of these moments, our jewelry is crafted from some of the most beautiful, precious and rare […]

Ben Bridge Jeweler Bridal Buyer Angela Hope specializes in all things wedding- and engagement-related. Here, she sounds off on some of her favorite new styles and the top trends in the category. At 32, Angela Hope has already landed her dream job. “Getting this role doesn’t feel quite real,” she says of her position as […]

The feeling of finding a just-right gift is totally priceless, and you can do just that on virtually any budget. Under $300 $300 To $600 $600 To $1000 $1000 To $3000 $3000 and Over   Under $300 For less than the price of several costume baubles, you can treat someone special to fine jewelry with […]

I have a collection of gem specimens in my office. Most of the collection came from my grandfather because, as he told me, I was the gemologist in the family. I have slowly added to it as I’ve found the right pieces. I find tremendous inspiration being surrounded by such beautiful things the earth created.  […]

The gemstone is the hero. The best gemstones hail from the best sources. At Ben Bridge Jeweler, we travel the world to find the finest gemstones and the perfect settings to match them with. At the Festival of Gems, there is a color for everyone; a gemstone to match your birthday, your aura, your personality. […]

A Very Special Event! Owner and founder of Supreme Jewelry, Jerry Kiladjian, learned his craft as a diamond setter and designer in his home country of Lebanon while working in the family jewelry business. Eventually, Jerry found his way to America where he fell in love with the atmosphere and lifestyle. Jerry wanted to bring […]

When it comes to designing wristwatches, Cartier has a long history, perhaps even the longest. It was in 1904, when watches resided in pockets, that Cartier created one for the wrist at the request of Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. That original design can still be seen in the Santos watch Cartier sells today. Others, like […]

The 1960s were the golden age of the so-called tool watch, those timepieces built with features for specific purposes. But it was the dive watch, which rose to prominence with the growing sport of scuba diving, that captured the public’s imagination more than the others. In 1967, an innovative dive watch was introduced that was […]