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As Anne of Green Gables said, I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Autumn is here, and we are excited for sweater weather and fall trunk show season. We are now open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Feel free to stop by, make an appointment to see us in person, shop online, or text us at our main number (206.623.2528).

Our Single Stone Trunk Show is on October 20-21. Designer Corina Madilian will be here on Saturday, October 21st. Don't miss the chance to meet her and see the entire collection of gorgeous classic jewelry featuring antique and vintage diamonds. This is also a great time to do a custom design or reset your diamond with Corina!

vOctober has two beautiful birthstones, opal and tourmaline. Opals are often associated with creativity and inspiration. The play of colors within the stone can resemble a vivid imagination and spark new ideas. They are believed to enhance one's creativity and encourage artistic expression. We have some lovely opal and tourmaline lockets from Arman Sarkisyan!

Tourmaline, the second October birthstone, is one of our favorite gemstones. Egyptian legend says that tourmaline received its colors as it passed through a rainbow on its way up from Earth’s core. This rainbow tourmaline bracelet from Alex Sepkus really shows off the incredible range of colors of this amazing gemstone.

Nomos Glashutte continues to wow us with their new releases. The brand new Ahoi Neomatik 38 Date comes in two beautiful colors, Sand and Sky. This model is the perfect combination of elegant and sporty, and one of each color will be arriving soon! If you are thinking of buying a Nomos Glashutte timepiece, we have a great selection right now.

We have some very exciting news for our longtime clients - Mariko is back at Fox's as a guest star sales associate! She retired in 2017 after working at Fox's for 29 years. She will be here on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through the holidays, and is looking forward to seeing all of you again (and buying herself some new jewelry).

Happy July! Summer is a great time to be in Seattle. The sun is out, Pike Place Market is bursting with flowers, and we are here Tuesday - Thursday from 10am to 4pm, Friday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm with all new jewels from our trip to Vegas! You can make an appointment to see us in person (or just stop by), shop online, or text us at 206.623.2528. 

July babies have one of our favorite birthstones - the incredibly juicy ruby! Rubies symbolize love, energy, passion, and a zest for life. Rubies are also the traditional gift for a 40th wedding anniversary. This suite of rubies from Bayco Jewels features a rare pigeon blood Burmese ruby ring, Burmese ruby bracelet, and stunning Madagascar ruby earrings.

Nomos watches have been flying out of the case. With their in-house movements, Bauhaus-inspired design, and excellent price point, we can see why! For summer, we love the Ahoi Atlantic. The sporty textile strap and 200m water resistance make this model the perfect watch to wear out on a summer day boating in Lake Washington (or daydream about it while at work).

We have an all-new selection of antique diamond rings from Single Stone! Most of these rings feature diamonds that were cut by hand in the late 1800's and early 1900's. They are perfect for engagements, anniversaries, or just because. Single Stone also loves to reset and refashion jewelry that may not match your current style. If your diamond is need of an update, come see us!

Happy April! This month is all about diamonds. If you are an April baby, it's a great time to treat yourself! We love the price and versatility of Rene Escobar bracelets. We are open Tuesday - Thursday from 10am - 4pm, Friday and Saturday until 5pm for appointments and walk-ins. You can also text us at our main number (206.623.2528). 

New releases from Nomos Glashutte are coming! The Club Campus is on the way in two new colors for spring: Electric Green and Cream Coral. Call, text, or email to be called when these beauties arrive in store. We've also restocked February's new release, the Tangente Blue Gold Neomatik in 36mm and 39mm. 

New Alex Sepkus is on the way too! We love his whimsical, wonderful jewelry and could not resist this cute little bug pendant for spring. We also just received some gorgeous one-of-a-kind gemstone necklaces in green tourmaline, emerald, grey Tahitian pearls, and multicolored beryl beads. Many of them can be mix and match if you have a vario clasp!

April's birthstone is diamond, the best-known and most sought-after of all gemstones. Diamonds were first discovered in India and have been traded since the 4th century BC. Diamond lore over the centuries has said that these gems are an antidote to poison, ward off the evil eye, and protect against the plague (it's worth a try). Rustic diamonds from Todd Reed are a unique take on a classic.

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One of our favorite cases in the store is our selection of antique and vintage diamonds from Single Stone. These diamonds were cut by hand in the late 1800's and early 1900's and passed down through generations. Single Stone specializes in creating timeless new jewelry with these rare beauties. They are also the most sustainable diamond option!

We love Sethi Couture because not only do they have white diamonds, they have yellow, champagne, pink, green, orange, and black diamonds too! Sethi specializes in stacking rings and other everyday jewelry like bracelets, earrings, and pendants. Save the date for our annual Mother's Day Sethi Couture Trunk Show, May 12-13. Designer Pratima Sethi will be here in person!

June is a big month for anniversaries at Fox's! Second-generation owners Joy and Chai, and third-generation owner Zoey and her husband Jordan celebrate this month, and we know a lot of you do too. June is also a big month for dads and grads. We are open Tuesday-Saturday for walk-ins and appointments. You can also text us through our website or at our main number (206.623.2528). We love to help with gift ideas!

Join us for our first ever Rene Escobar Trunk Show and personal appearance, June 24-25! Rene will be here with his entire collection of unisex bracelets, rings, necklaces, and more. He uses a mix of sterling silver and gold, so the price point is perfect for treating yourself. Don't miss the chance to meet him in person, we are sure you will love him as much as we do!

Pearls are a timeless classic, perfect for celebrating a graduation, wedding, or professional accomplishment. They are also the traditional birthstone for June! Pearls have been treasured since ancient times, and never go out of style. We love how Alex Sepkus puts a unique and unexpected spin on them with gorgeous interchangeable clasps.

Lucky June babies actually have three birthstones: pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. Alexandrite is a rare color-change gemstone. We have a beautiful one-of-a-kind Candy ring from Alex Sepkus featuring alexandrite and sapphire. Moonstone is a mystical gem that glows like its namesake. We love the moonstone gem tab by Lauren Newton.

Watches are a great gift for all of June's special occasions. We have a great selection of Nomos Glashutte watches right now, which is quite a feat with almost all of their watches on a 6-10 month backorder. The new Club Campus in Deep Pink very nearly ended up on Zoey's wrist instead of in the case!

If you are looking for an anniversary or wedding gift, Single Stone never fails to please with classic essentials like stud earrings, pendants, and bracelets. They are best known for their beautiful and sustainable antique and vintage diamonds in handmade gold settings. We love them for engagement rings and wedding set updates too!

Save the date for our Samantha Louise Trunk Show and personal appearance July 29-30! Samantha was such a hit when she was here last summer, we asked her to come again! Her satin-finish gold is so pretty for everyday, especially with her signature pops of emerald, turquoise, and opal. 

We have added Affirm financing to our website! Each item now shows what the monthly payment would be to buy now and pay over time. These gorgeous Rene Escobar bangles are as low as $95 per month when you purchase with Affirm. We also have a Fox's credit card through the American Gem Society, apply in store only.  

Zoey and Justine are headed to Las Vegas this week for their annual jewelry buying trip to the Couture show! Follow along on Instagram stories to see all of the goodies at our appointments with Alex Sepkus, Single Stone, Arman Sarkisyan, Rene Escobar, Erica Molinari, John Apel, Sethi Couture, Gurhan, and more. If you are looking for anything special, let us know!

Happy February! This month we get to indulge our love for all things pink and heart-shaped. We are open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm for your Valentine gift giving. Click here make an appointment. You can also text us through our website or at our main number (206.623.2528) with any jewelry questions you have.

Fox's will be closed on Saturday, February 19th. You can find us that weekend at the Seattle Wedding Show! We will be exhibiting in Booth 109 with a great selection of create your own engagement rings from ILA, wedding bands by Sethi Couture, and more. Save $4 off admission with our unique discount code: SWSFS. Come see us!

February's birthstone is regal purple amethyst. Amethyst is believed to relieve stress, soothe irritability, balance mood swings, and dispel fear, anxiety, and negativity. This amethyst and diamond cobblestone heart from Single Stone would be the perfect gift for your February baby. Emerald, opal, turquoise, ruby, and sapphire are available as well!

Romantic pink morganite jewelry by Jennifer Dawes Design is a lovely choice for a Valentine gift. Morganite is a member of the beryl family (aquamarine and emerald are also beryls) and was named after famed financier and gem enthusiast J.P. Morgan in 1910. Use the code FEB50 on our website to save 50% off the entire collection this month.

If you love bright, juicy pink, this one-of-a-kind pink tourmaline Indra ring from Alex Sepkus is a stunner. We've been carrying this incredible designer for 30 years now, and we love the glow of his intricately hammered 18k gold. All of the detail work on these heirloom-quality pieces is done by hand under a microscope!

Valentine month is also the perfect time to treat yourself! We love local Vashon Island artist Zuzana Korbelarova's handmade sterling silver and gold-filled jewelry (Jerri is wearing the Nested earrings). Prices start at just $58 for these fun everyday pieces. They also make great gifts for your Galentine!

Happy January and Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and maybe even received some new jewels. This month we will be open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 4pm. You can make an appointment to see us in person, shop online, or text us at our main number (206.623.2528). 

We have a very special pop-up right now with Erica Molinari until January 13th. Her charm collection in silver and 18k gold is all mix and match, so that every necklace symbolizes your story. We love these talismans with sayings of strength, courage, love, and life's lessons in Italian and Latin. This collection is in-store only, come in or text us to create your necklace.

January's birthstone is the garnet, which is thought to be one of the oldest crystals used for spiritual protection throughout history. Although red is the best known color, they come in many beautiful shades including orange, green, and purple. We love this bright green tsavorite garnet bracelet from Arman Sarkisyan.

Are you thinking of getting engaged in 2022 or know someone who is? Our selection of engagement rings features antique and ethically sourced diamonds, rustic diamonds, and repurposed metals. We can also find you a gorgeous sapphire or ruby. If you're looking for something special and unique, come see us!

We hope our July newsletter finds you well! We are now open for private appointments Thursday - Saturday from 10am - 2pm. You can make an appoinment here. We are also available for phone calls, curbside pickup, and virtual appointments. We have been making adjustments to keep you safe, like wearing these adorable gemstone masks!

We are a doing a #jewelryforchange raffle! Purchase a $25 ticket here for a chance to win these beautiful morganite earrings by Jennifer Dawes Design. All proceeds will go to Families of Color Seattle (FOCS), a local organization that connects parents to provide a loving community for families of color. They also provide anti-racism workshops to schools and organizations. 

We are thrilled to unveil our newest designer - ILA! This collection features 10 engagement ring styles, all available to try on in white, yellow, or rose gold. The most exciting feature is their diamond software, which enables you to build your ring from home. Just choose the style you love and your preferred diamond size, then their patented program sorts through thousands of diamonds to choose the best diamond for you at 3 different price points. See all 10 styles and design your ring here!

July is ruby month! Rubies symbolize love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. Along with sapphires, they score a 9 out of 10 on the Moh's scale of hardness, making them a wonderful gemstone to use for an engagement ring or wedding band. Rubies are also the traditional gift for a 40th wedding anniversary, which Chai and Joy (2nd generation Fox's owner) just celebrated on June 22nd! Browse our ruby collection here.

We are in this business because we love helping you celebrate with jewelry! When it is properly taken care of, jewelry can be passed down for generations and be a powerful source of comfort and joy to the wearer. Your support means so much to us, even if it's just telling a friend, sharing a post on Instagram, or writing a review about a great experience you've had at Fox's. We also love featuring clients on our social media, so if you have a Fox's story, wedding photos, or any other jewelry photos you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you!

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We are thrilled to introduce Jennifer Dawes to our Fox's designer family. She is passionate about creating jewelry using recycled gold and sustainably sourced gemstones, and makes it all in her hometown of Sonoma, California. We love her romantic, feminine jewelry in gemstones like pink morganite, dreamy moonstone, and glowing labradorite. See our entire collection of Jennifer Dawes here!

Our next special event on May 10th and 11th is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bands) Party with Sethi Couture. Bring in your rings, and we’ll mix, match, and add to create a stack that is uniquely you! These bands are beautifully made in 18k white, yellow, or rose gold, at a price point that is perfect for treating yourself. Bring your mom and make a day of it with Mother’s Day tea at the Georgian room or a mani-pedi at Penelope and the Beauty Bar.

Lockets by Arman Sarkisyan make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day on May 12th. Made in Los Angeles from luscious hand-engraved 22k gold, with accents of diamonds, oxidized sterling silver, and vivid gemstones like emerald and pink tourmaline, these modern heirlooms are a gift she’ll treasure forever.

Is there any graduation gift more classic than a watch? All of our timepieces by Nomos Glashutte are made in Germany and feature in-house movements with Bauhaus-inspired design. Nomos watches are all engraveable, which makes them the perfect gift to commemorate a big achievement for both men and women. Nomos watches start at $1500 and are an incredible addition to any watch enthusiast's collection.

In February, Zoey and Justine had the opportunity to visit the Todd Reed studio in Boulder, Colorado. They spent two days with Todd, watching his team of artisans make jewelry completely by hand from start to finish, and choosing gorgeous brand new jewels to bring home. Don't miss seeing all of our one-of-a-kind pieces by Todd Reed. And if you ever find yourself in Colorado, let us know - we would be happy to arrange a tour of the studio for you!

Jerri is currently in Tokyo, Japan for the Mariners season opening games, and on her first day there she had the opportunity to visit Suwa! Jerri has a gorgeous Suwa diamond band that she wears every single day, so she was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit the Suwa headquarters and meet with Mr. Suwa himself, who will be curating a gem and mineral exhibit at the Smithsonian in 2021. If you love classic, timeless jewelry, we'd love to show your our selection.

As always, we validate parking at the Olympic Parking Garage on the corner of 5th and Seneca. If you prefer to take Uber or Lyft, let us know after you arrive and we’ll email you a $10 credit toward your ride account.

Are you just starting to look for a diamond engagement ring? One of the most important steps is to choose what diamond shape to buy! There are so many wonderful choices, all with a different look.

Round brilliant: The round brilliant diamond was devised by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919 as his doctoral thesis at the University of London. He created a mathematical formula based on 58 facets to get the most sparkle and brilliance from a round diamond. Diamonds cut according to this formula are called ideal cut. A round brilliant diamond not cut to ideal specifications will be less expensive than an ideal cut diamond, but will not sparkle nearly as much.

Emerald: The emerald cut has been around since the 1500's, but gained popularity in the 1920's, when their sleek and elegant lines were the perfect look to go with the Art Deco movement. The emerald cut is a step cut diamond, meaning that the facets of the diamond look like stairs. The emerald cut diamond typically has 57 facets. Because the emerald cut diamond has such a large table, it isn't good at hiding inclusions. Be sure to choose a clarity grade of VS2 or better.

Oval: Diamonds have been cut into oval shapes for hundreds of years, but the modern day oval cut diamond was devised by Lazare Kaplan in 1957. Oval diamonds have 58 facets and will typically look larger than a round diamond of the same carat weight. When shopping for an oval, be aware of proportion (the ideal length to width ratio is 1.35 to 1.50), and beware the bow-tie. Oval diamonds almost always have a bow-tie effect in the center of the diamond, but results will vary - so this is an important cut to shop for in person.

Asscher: The Asscher cut diamond was designed by Joseph Asscher in 1902, and was one of the first patented diamond cuts in the world. The Asscher is step cut like an emerald cut, but the shape is square with cut corners. Like the emerald cut, the Asscher was popular in the 1920's, making it feel both vintage and elegant. The original Asscher cut diamond had 58 facets. In 1999, the Asscher cut was reinvented as the Royal Asscher by Edward and Joop Asscher. This cut has 74 facets and can only be purchased by an authorized jewelry store from the Royal Asscher Company.

Cushion: Cushion cut diamonds have soft, rounded corners, giving them a wonderful pillowy shape. Other than that, nearly every cushion cut diamond you see will be different. Some will be more square, and others more elongated. The faceting structure will be different as well. Some cushion cut diamonds have lots of small facets, giving it a shimmery crushed glass look. Others will have larger facets, giving the diamond larger flashes of light. Whichever look you prefer, you'll want to choose one of these unique diamonds in person.

Radiant: Radiant cut diamonds are available both square and rectangular, but unlike the emerald and Asscher cuts, radiant cut diamonds have the faceting pattern of a round brilliant. The radiant is a popular choice for fancy colored diamonds such as yellow, because the cut brings out the color of the diamonds. When buying an elongated radiant cut, watch out for the bow-tie effect. The ratio can have quite an effect on the look of a radiant, so this is another diamond you'll want to shop for in person.

Marquise: The marquise cut diamond dates back to the 1700's, when King Louis XV of France commissioned a jeweler to design a diamond that resembled the lips of his mistress, Jean Antoinette Poisson, the Marchioness Madame de Pompadour. Current day marquise diamonds have 56 facets and an elliptical shape with pointed ends. Marquise diamonds are traditionally set facing north-south, but famous marquise diamond wearer Catherine Zeta-Jones has her diamond set east-west.

Princess: This cut was developed in 1961, and quickly became one of the most popular diamond cuts. It is a square diamond with pointed corners and a brilliant faceting structure. Princess cut diamonds have 58 facets, but use up to 80% of the rough diamond they are cut from. In contrast, round brilliant diamonds only use about 40-50% of the rough diamond. For this reason, princess cut diamonds are less expensive than round diamonds. But watch out for those pointed corners! They are fragile and can be easily broken.

Pear: The pear-shaped diamond can be traced back to 1458, when it was created by Flemish polisher Lodewyk van Berquem. This diamond is shaped like a teardrop, with one rounded side and one pointed side, and has a brilliant faceting structure. The most famous pear-shaped diamond in the world is the 69.42ct Taylor-Burton diamond, purchased by Richard Burton for Elizabeth Taylor for a whopping $1.1 million in 1969.

Heart: The origin of the heart-shaped diamond is unknown, but the earliest mention of one is letters from 1463. Mary, Queen of Scots sent a heart-shaped diamond ring to Queen Elizabeth in 1562, as this diamond shape used to be a symbol of royalty. The heart shape is essentially a pear-shaped diamond with a cleft at the top of the rounded side, creating two shoulders. This is one of the most expensive diamond cuts, as it is labor intensive to cut, and difficult to create a perfectly symmetrical shape.

Whatever diamond cut you're looking for, come in or give us a call at 206-623-2528 and we will find exactly what you're looking for! If you know what shape of diamond you'd like to buy, but are unsure of the setting, let us set it into a beautiful diamond solitaire ring for you. The diamond can then be reset later into a setting of your choice.