D. Cole Jewelers Blog

Gold Vermeil? Gold Filled? Gold Plated? What’s the difference!

Ever get confused by the descriptions of jewelry, especially between gold filled, vermeil, or gold plated? Continue reading to learn the differences! Gold plating as a term gets a bad rep…and it’s probably with good reason. The “plate” does tend to wear off! Gold plated by definition is a base metal ...

How many peas in YOUR pod?

Just in time for Mother's Day - Peapod Jewelry to represent how many children a Mother has in her "pod". Available for 1-6 children, or "peas" and starting at $105! We have the sterling silver with white pearls now in stock. They are also available for special order with the ...

Featured in Maine Magazine’s 2012 Wedding Issue!

Two of D. Cole's more popular style rings are featured in this years Maine Magazine Wedding Issue! Included are a Platinum diamond engagement ring and a 14kw brushed wedding band with millgrain detail. Check it out: [gallery link="file" columns="6"] After the holidays, wedding planning has picked back up for couples and what ...

What is Moissanite?

Get to know Moissanite (moys-uh-nite): Moissanite: Ever heard of it? Maybe you’ve heard it described as, “man-made diamonds” or “lab created stone”. That’s partly true. But not 100%. It’s a stone made of a mineral called silicon carbide believed to have been carried to Earth in a meteorite 50,000 years ago ...

Personalized Necklaces designed by YOU!

Ever wanted to put together your own necklace that has personal meaning to you and you alone? Now you can at D. Cole! Available in sterling silver and vermeil (sterling silver plated with gold) is a large selection of birthstone charms, initials, meaningful symbols and expressions that you can choose to ...

Japanese tsunami: be a part of the healing!

Hello all, When D. Cole heard about the Japanese tsunami, we wanted to know how we could help. That's when we came across the healing pendant in which 100% of the net proceeds will go to the Japanese tsunami victims and families. The healing pendants's three charms represent peace, life, and inner ...

We buy gold!

Do you have any old gold jewelry pieces lying in the bottom of your jewelry box that you never wear? Think about bringing them in to D. Cole…we buy gold! How does it work: You bring in any gold/diamond pieces that you are interested in selling or trading for store credit. No ...

Pandora – Frequently Asked Questions

Pandora FAQs We were the first local retailer to carry the entire line of Pandora in Maine! It has become unbelievably popular over the last few years. It’s time to start answering some of the most frequently asked questions from our customers. Feel free to post questions you have, that are ...

Will you be my Valentine?

Ready or not! Here come's the February tradition we celebrate in earnest - Valentine's Day. I know, it's a few weeks away, so why start promoting for it now? Just like their are last minute shoppers their are also early shoppers! You know what they say, the early bird gets ...

The Holiday Season has arrived at D. Cole!

Gobble, gobble...hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have been very busy preparing the store for the 2010 holiday season. Take a peek: [gallery link="file" columns="4"] This is our favorite time of year, we get to see so many of our returning customers and the Old Port is festive and cheerful. We've ...