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Love those last minute guys………

 

Well Des just finished booking the golf trip with the boys to Cabo. Now, what else to do. Let’s see its December 22nd and he hasn’t told the wife about Cabo. In fact he hasn’t done one bit of Christmas shopping for her, it’s been a great year

thankfully and she deserves something special and it has to be big enough to soften the blow when Cabo comes up in conversation.

 

Off to Shenoa & Co does Des go and after some gentle prodding, He decides on a gorgeous Platinum Diamond Eternity Band (5 ct total weight round brilliants in a shared prong style setting) and matching earrings. The earrings are for her stocking, the Band for under the tree, I’m sure Melissa (Des’s wife) will be thrilled this Christmas, but I heard he decided to bring up Cabo after the New Year….It’s called détente!!!

 

Jason doesn’t have a clue and as usual he’s always last minute as it is December 23rd in he rushes,” Kerry, haven’t got Kathy anything and have no idea what to get her!”

 

Okay time to talk Jason off the cliff,” Sit-down Jason, cup of coffee… great, now let’s just figure out what she doesn’t have”. Well we do the old Hand, Neck and Ear thing and arrive at the conclusion that Kathy’ neck could use some adornment. We look together at pendants, tennis necklaces, and fashion items but this year is special, so we decide on a truly one of a kind piece. A handmade Fancy Yellow Radiant cut Diamond set in a micro pave halo dangling from a delicate diamond necklace.    Tragedy averted and a Christmas morning miracle made!!!!!!!

 

These are just a couple of last minute stories, here at Shenoa we are locked and loaded to help you with yours!!!!!!!!

 

11 to go………………………

 

Speak Soon

 

Kerry M. Ryan

Production and Design Manager
Shenoa & Co.

201-927-6525 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office

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Shenoa’s Santa Scenarios Part Duex

Hello All Kerry Ryan Here,

Chris and Cessna stop in on a weekend in December,  they have been long time customers at Shenoa really like family more then customers.  Frankly it’s been a few years since they’ve graced our doors and it’s  great to see them. We kick around the store look at some diamond bands, then  move on to Diamond earrings dangle style,

but Cessna’s eyes really light up  once we move on to diamond tennis bracelets. So together we go through  different styles and zero in on the classic straight-line 4 prong style, now we  look at different sizes starting with 3 ct total weight and work are way up.  Cessna loves them all, but I can tell by her reactions that the 6 ct one really  excites her; she’s looked at larger but as I always said, jewelry is  personal and the piece that fits you talks to you.

(Hand Made Platinum Setting. 86 Rd. diamonds of .68cts, with a 2.01Ct Radiant Diamond center stone. Dazzling.)

 

Here’s where it gets interesting,  she loves the bracelet but this was just a hello visit so her excitement is  tempered. Her phone rings, being polite Cessna walks out of the store to answer  it (she still has the bracelet on). Chris asks,” Kerry what will it take  to get this done?”. “Well Chris typically a credit card and a  handshake and we’ll wrap it up for you now.” After some gentle back  and forth negotiating we settle on a price and proceed to write up a receipt.  At this exact moment Cessna walks back in the store blushing and says,” I  didn’t realize I still had the bracelet on when I took the call, please  let me give it back to you.”

 

Chris states,” No need to Cess…Merry  Christmas!” Cessna gets a teary eyed look of joy and hugs Chris  emphatically. The rest of the store takes notice, I’m sure it lit a few  fires that day, did notice a few more Shenoa bags leave that day.

 

Works been keeping Patty and Dermott apart this  holiday season, Dermott’s job keeps him on the road and Patty works long  hour herself. They’ve been dating for almost 2 years now and Patty’s  hoping for a special Christmas this year but they never had time to go shopping  together, though they discussed Patty’s likes that was the extent of  their run up to a special day. What Patty didn’t know was that Dermott  had been talking to Shenoa. He had himself paid a trip to Shenoa and Company and  selected a Radiant Cut diamond set in a custom maid split shank micro pave  style mounting.

 

Here’s where it gets interesting they have a  weekend planned in the city, it is the 2 year anniversary of them meeting and  where better to have it but in the actual place they met. So with dinner  planned at

The Pig ‘n’ Whistle at eight they spend a fun day in the  city seeing the sights, check in to their hotel and get ready for dinner. So as  8 PM approaches they walk over to the restaurant a couple of cocktails and a  nice dinner, just what the doctor ordered. As they walk in the door they are  greeted at the door by Pat the owner who takes their coats and leads them  upstairs to the dining room, strange Patty thinks, thought we were having  drinks at the bar first but acquiesces. As they enter the dining room Patty sees  her whole family as well as Dermot’s in the room at this point she turns  around and lo and behold there is Dermot on bended knee holding an open box  from Shenoa,”What do you think babe, will you marry me?” Astonished,  Patty exclaims,” Dermott You Son of a…..of course I will ….on  my God its beautiful!” The crowd breaks into cheers, and Patty into Tears,  joyous ones. If I may add , I was there to witness this!!!!!

This season, ladies and gentleman, the hits keep on  coming

Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager
Shenoa and Company
201-927-6525 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office

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Shenoa & CO Santa’s Little Helpers

Okay ladies and gentleman a quick holiday update on what’s happening here, let’s see………………….

 

A one of a kind Fashion Diamond ring is flying

5.84 ct DIAMOND ETERNITY WEDDING RING made in PLATINUM

overseas as we speak. A 17ct micro pave ring literally a stunner, the special lady picked it out herself. Hey guys, sometimes let the girls do their own shopping, it can pay in the long run.

 

Ireland seems to be a popular destination for Shenoa bags and boxes this year yesterday a pair of Diamond Drop Earrings found their way into a gentleman’s suitcase just before his flight there is going to be a thrilled Colleen in County Clare the Christmas.

 

As usual Diamond studs were the big winners this weekend a 5ct pair of Round Brilliants being set in Platinum and shipped to Connecticut, a pair of 3 Ct rounds on their way to Virginia, and my favorite a beautiful couple from

1.25 ct ROUND DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS

Westchester came in on Friday celebrating their 38th anniversary and pick out a 1.50ct pair. The lady said she had wanted them for oh so long but there was always something else for any spare money to be spent on. The absolute joy she had in her eyes when she put them on knowing they were hers was a sight to see, it’s these moments that keep bringing me back, let’s put it this way heart felt is heart felt.

 

Let’s not forget Diamond engagement rings a 2ct+ round brilliant being set in a handmade platinum micro pave ring halo style will be under a

3.00 ct DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET in WHITE GOLD

Christmas tree in Washington this year. There’s the 3 stone Emerald Cut Diamond set in Platinum with matching quality Trapezoids on its way to Arizona. A 1 ct Princess set simply and elegantly in white gold solitaire ready to light up Queens this holiday.

Diamond Eternity Bands are really flying out the store this year and I mean all sizes from delicate micro pave styles to larger Sheared Prong with round brilliants, princess cuts, and cushion cuts are in high demand. These rings are all handmade while they take some time and planning we are still able to deliver for Christmas, which from the customers standpoint is, all that matters.

 

Okay boys and girls that’s the update so far……..not counting today, 17 to go!!!!!!!

 

Kerry M. Ryan

 

Production and Design Manager

Shenoa & Co.

201-927-6525 Mobile

212-764-1625 Office

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Hello all Kerry Ryan here……

What a special time of year in a very special place in the world. I may be slightly prejudiced but I can think of no place better to be and be able to ply our (Shenoa Diamond’s) wares then the Big Apple itself. The buzz on the streets of Manhattan really cranks up a notch in December, last night we had the spectacular spectacle of the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center the sidewalks where packed with all types just the smiles of joy you see from the children is enough to warm your heart.

 The holiday weekend at Shenoa started off with a bang , the weekend the store  was full of customers from all over the map many a bag left the store with a gift intended for someone special this Christmas.

Happy Holidays!!!

Let’s see there was a diamond band for Marie that Jude purchased (it’s now on it’s way to Ireland), a returning couple from Mississippi stops by and walks out with a 21/4 ct Emerald Cut Diamond set simply in a solitaire it sparkled almost as much as the lady’s eyes who was wearing it. Special orders seem to be the precedent, I am working on multiple diamond pendants and diamond stud earrings all intended to be sitting under the Christmas tree in a few weeks. Let’s put it this way I am keeping my elves especially busy this year.

 Let’s not forget that the phone is ringing off the hook with orders from those customers that can’t make it to the store, but still want to make it a special holiday and we are thankful that they think of Shenoa & CO for their jewelry purchases. Let’s see I got a 4ct pair of round brilliant cut Diamond studs ready to be shipped to Illinois, a 6ct diamond tennis bracelet on it’s way to California, as well as a Sapphire and Diamond Necklace boxed and awaiting the go ahead to make it’s way to Texas….Yahoooo…

 So, like I said, it’s truly a special time here at Shenoa and I am so happy to be part of it and would be thrilled to have you all be a part of it too.  So,  if you find yourselves in New York this December stop on by, share some cheer with us it would be great to see you. Don’t forget we are open for you until Santa arrives, make it a special Christmas for you and that special someone!!!!

 22 days to go can you believe it !!

 Happy Hanukkah to our Customers who celebrate this Holiday

 Speak to you Soon,

 

Kerry M. Ryan

Production and Design Manager

Shenoa & Co.

201-927-6525 Mobile

212-764-1625 Office

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Trends and More Trends...

Hello all Kerry Ryan here……

 

   I’ve always marveled that when famous  people get engaged it tends to start trends. Okay follow me here, Prince  William and Kate Middleton just announced there engagement in honor of his  Mother (the late Princess Diana) he presented Ms Middleton with the Sapphire and  diamond ring that his father had given to Princess Diana a wonderful gesture. I  got to tell you when Prince Charles gave that ring it started a trend that  lasted for a solid ten years every woman wanted the ‘Princess Di’  ring couldn’t keep them in stock.

While this time around I don’t  think it will command the same fury just walking past other jewelry stores this  week I‘ve noticed they have dusted off their old stock and put the  leftover ‘Princess Di’ rings back into their windows trying to  catch some magic in a bottle.

  Why I don’t think it will catch on is the  consumer has more sophisticated tastes these days and wish more unique contemporary  look, finely handcrafted micro pave pieces or stunning three stones styles seem  to be the preferences. Tastes do change (and sometimes they are on a dime) but  I feel the ‘Princess Di’ ring is lovely the look is somewhat dated.  Here’s wishing William and Kate a long and happy journey on the stage  they live on they will need a strong sense of self and humor.

 I was talking to Leon(my boss) yesterday and we  touched upon when the Asscher Cut diamond(cut cornered square emerald) became  hot, and it coincided with a episode of ‘Sex and the City’ when one  of the major character’s was given a 3 ct Asscher. BOOM every other lady  that came through Shenoa’s door wanted to see an Asscher on her hand,  sales in that shape jumped and while it has leveled off the Asscher is still a  prominent requested shape.

 I’ve also found that ‘the Oscars’ is  always trend setters, just watch what the women wear and you’ll see the  ladies around you wearing them soon also. One year its chandelier style diamond  earrings, the next its diamond tennis necklaces and large solitaire diamond  studs as well as funky bracelets and bangles. The ‘Oscars tend to be an  ear, neck, and wrist venue.

 I’m sure we’ll speak next week but if I  don’t catch you all before I would like to wish you and your families a  Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!!!!!

 A quick shout out to Leon and Faina who are renewing  their vows this week we all here stateside send our congratulations and love  Rock On you two!!!!!!

Well that’s all for now Cheers and have a great  weekend!!!!!!!

 

Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager
Shenoa & Co.
201-927-6525 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office



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Pebbles

Hello All Kerry Ryan here…

One of the dealers Shenoa buys and sells to was recently in the store (we will refer to him as Trent) observing a sale I was finishing up. Trent deals in larger stones and with that comes a larger personality and so he states to me,” Kerry while are you dealing in pebbles you need to sell a rock”. Well ladies and gentlemen, for this I have what I perceive is the perfect reply,” Trent if I cultivate enough pebbles I’ll soon have a beach”. Trent likes the comeback and we agree that not all sales are huge rocks, don’t get me wrong some are but during these times I find myself growing my beach one pebble at a time.

Its November we are into the homestretch the holidays are just around the corner are you ready or are you one of those last minute persons.Shenoa Diamonds showcases are stocked with all the holiday favorites: diamond studs, diamond tennis bracelets, diamond eternity bands to name a few ready to be boxed and wrapped. Have you told, hinted, or suggested to your significant other that you want something special this year now’s the time let your wants and needs be known.

This time of year is a wonderful time to get engaged not only will you create a lasting memory, guys if you do it around the holidays you will always be reminded, therefore forgoing the awkward, “I’m sorry honey the date just escaped my mind” . All kidding aside is there a more romantic proposal then New York during the holidays. On bended knee in front of the tree at RockefellerCenter, on a Horse Drawn Carriage in Central Park, or perhaps just your Favorite Irish Pub, it can be an engagement whose memory lasts forever. I’ve always found this is a time that New York really shines and invite you all to come to Shenoa & CO as well as New York and experience it for yourself.

Have introduced some new and exciting styles in the last couple of weeks stop by try them on, we definitely have the ears, neck and fingers covered so just bring in yours!!!

Have a great day!!!!

Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager
Shenoa & CO.
201-927-6525 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office

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You only get one shot to make a good impression

Hello all Kerry Ryan here……..

        There are really no second chances when it comes to first impressions so when new customers come into Shenoa & Co it is my object to get it right the first time. Let’s face it I’m not perfect but I’ve learned over the years how to become a better person, better listener, better educator, they definitely a learned traits.

   Promises I make to you and myself is that you will not be rushed I will work with you at your pace whether that is shopping for an engagement ring or creating a custom made piece or just switching the backs on your diamond stud earrings. That’s not to say that if you are in need of something special and you need it quickly I can’t do it, at Shenoa we’ve turned around rings within hours, I’ve also done special orders in a matter of a few days for those last minute shoppers.

 

 What I’m trying to convey is we’re the horse and you’re the jockey YOU set the pace!!!!!!!!

 As you can see in the last few ditties we’ve included pictures with descriptions, hope this helps you understand the pride we take in our work, I always say that all Shenoa customers are walking advertisements and they are, I’m sure any woman who gets a compliment on a beautiful diamond ring is thrilled and we are thrilled when in turn they mention that they purchased the sparkler at Shenoa & Co there is no better recommendation then that.

 On another note, the exciting time of the year is upon us, the Holiday season is breathing down our necks, guys I can’t recommend it highly enough is that if this is the year that that special woman in your life is due that special diamond gift start and end your shopping early. Whether it’s a custom piece or diamond bracelets, or diamond studs for that matter, we are here to help you along in the process, cross it off the do list, in now you’ll thank me for it.

 Well that’s enough for today hope I didn’t bore you trust me I tend to go on and on as you will see in the near future!!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend and if a visit to the store is in the cards you’re always welcome at Shenoa!!!!!!!

Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager
Shenoa & Co.
201-927-6525 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office

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