Finch Jewelers Celebrates its Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Award for 2014

Planning a wedding has never been easier, thanks to Wedding Wire. The website connects merchants to engaged couples and provides opportunities for reviews and feedback in order to help those couples select the right venues, photographers, and more for their wedding; after all, it only comes once. Previously, you had to rely on word of mouth and a merchant’s advertising to get the skinny on them, but that’s no longer the case with a website like Wedding Wire directing happy couples to the best matches for their wedding. That’s why Finch Jewelers is so proud to have won the Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Award for 2014!

When Only the Best Will Do

The most common occasion for a diamond ring to be commissioned is when a wedding is being planned, so it’s no wonder that Finch Jewelers has such a popular reputation among newly-wedded couples; our rings are among some of the finest available on the market, and quality is chief among the long list of requirements for a truly stunning wedding ring.

There is more to what Finch Jewelers offers to couples than quality, however. The ability to choose and help design a ring that is as unique as you are is integral to the creation process here; without your input, your essential spirit and vision, the ring would simply be another high quality ring courtesy of our highly educated and trained staff. With your input – at just about every stage of the ring creation process, no less! – your ring will be indelibly imprinted with your personality and tastes. It will be a ring that will truly fit who you are, and what your marriage represents, in all the years to come.

Praise From All Corners 

Considering our commitment to the satisfaction of our customers, it’s no wonder that couples have chosen us as one of their favorite merchants to help them in planning their special day. Again and again, we have received 5 star ratings from our customers on Wedding Wire, with our quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, the value of our craftsmanship, and our flexibility all rating 5 out of 5 again and again.

The first thing our customers notice is how pleasant, professional, and involved our staff is in the creation of their ring. Our staff makes the process of choosing and designing a ring fun and full of possibilities! Perhaps what most impresses our customers about our staff is the ability we have to take your ideas, a few photos and sketches, and what you tell us about the ring you dream of, and actually create it from those disparate sources. That is what you get when professional artists and craftspeople turn their talents upon you, though.

A Powerful Idea 

Another aspect of working with Finch Jewelers that many of our customers simply cannot get over is how unique their rings are. As beautiful and singular as a wedding is, much of what you are doing is traditional, and another bride has worn that sort of dress, another wedding had those flowers, and so on. There are few instances where what you are doing is wholly original, but with one of our rings, you get exactly that. Finch Jewelers rings are one-of-a-kind, and you can rest assured that you are the only bride in the world with that ring on your finger.

That is a powerful idea – that your wedding, and the bond that your ring symbolizes, revolves around a ring that has your heart and soul poured into it. It is easier to feel and think that way when you know that not another copy of that ring exists in the entire world. It is as unique as you are.

A Bond of Love 

We’re glad that we have made so many couples happy with the service, professionalism, and talent that we bring to the creation of their ring or rings. We take pride in our work, but that work is only as good as our customers’ happiness and satisfaction. After all, the ring is an important part of the wedding ceremony, and in years to come it will stand as a testament to the bond of love and commitment between the bride and groom. We’re honored to have been a part of that, and we will continue to bring the same level of quality craftsmanship and service to future happy couples as well!

Fair Trade and the Jewelry Industry: Establishing Standards for Suppliers

Every industry has standards to meet with regard to their products. When the process involves sourcing or manufacturing, it is of critical importance to know where all of your products come from, and the process with which they are collected or created. There is a great deal of responsibility attached to selecting reputable and ethical suppliers for raw materials. In the jewelry industry, this becomes a serious issue, especially with regard to gold and diamond purchasing. When working with a jeweler, make it a point to look for someone who values Fair Trade. What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade became necessary to combat unfair, unethical, and dangerous working conditions. In many countries the workers are exploited and treated with a blatant disregard for their well-being. They are under-compensated and allowed to live in poverty and unsanitary conditions, while the companies use and abuse their workers. Fair Trade is an agreement to purchase only from companies that demonstrate ethical and transparent business practices. Fair Trade protects the health and well-being of workers, and the goal is to reduce the level of poverty in the regions that produce diamonds, gold, and many other products that we use as consumers. Why is Fair Trade important in the jewelry industry? Diamonds and gold are mined only in certain areas of the world. Ironically, those areas also happen to be amongst the poorest in the world. As the workers are mistreated and underpaid, the jewelry industry has placed standards on the mining of gold and diamonds, establishing an acceptable level of performance. The recommendation is that jewelers partner and select to do business with others who have similar values and ethics in the fair treatment of their employees. By following the standards, we become part of the solution and put pressure on unethical and dangerous employers to change the way they operate. By raising the standards, a statement is made on what is acceptable and unacceptable. The ethical employers will be rewarded, and the unethical will have to change the way they do business in order to continue to be profitable. Mining can be both particularly dangerous and profitable, making the jewelry industry vulnerable to unethical suppliers. Fair Trade encourages a fair portion of the profit to return to the miners and diggers who go out every day and work to find beautiful diamonds.

Why should you choose a Fair Trade jeweler? A lot of consumers may see the Fair Trade label on coffee, which is where it is most visible, but many don’t even think to question where their jewelry pieces come from. Would you feel differently about wearing a beautiful piece if you knew where it came from? Would you feel comfortable buying pieces that originated in unhealthy and unsafe environments? Would you buy from suppliers who purposely mistreated and endangered their employees? Most would say no and would look for a jeweler that works with ethical and honest suppliers. By making it a point to only work with Fair Trade jewelers, you are making a statement that you will not support the unethical employment practices used by some. Feel good about the jewelry you wear and insist on a jeweler who also values those ethical standards.

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When we select a piece of jewelry, it is because it symbolizes something for us. Jewelry is special and meant to last a lifetime. Work with a jeweler who understands the significance of this and who values the ethical standards represented by Fair Trade. For too long the unethical and unsafe employers profited from the hard work of underpaid employees in economically depressed and impoverished countries. Fair Trade jewelers, such as Finch Jewelers, have chosen to take a stand against these suppliers and purchase only from transparent and legitimate suppliers. As a customer, you have the same power to demand that your diamonds come only from reputable sources. Make your statement in the world and look for the Fair Trade label in your purchases. Don’t just settle for any jeweler and any diamond. Look for a jeweler who believes in the responsible treatment of others and holds their suppliers accountable. Your purchase of Fair Trade diamonds could mean a significant impact.

Create a Lasting Piece of Jewelry: Choose a Custom Wedding Band

Your wedding day will be one of the most special days and moments of your life. Every bride spends countless hours planning for her wedding, and has every minute detail worked out. From the venue to the dress, the flowers to the reception, everything has to be perfect. For an occasion that is so important and special, you will want it to be memorable.

As a bride you already have the perfect engagement ring. Selected with care and with you in mind, you now have to compliment it with the perfect wedding band. You can certainly pick a simple band, but why not select the perfect match to what you had envisioned? Choose a unique custom wedding band to complete your special memories.

1. Created especially for you – Anyone who has walked into a jewelry store and tried to select a wedding ring from the already existing collection knows how difficult the task can be. Unless one jumps out at you as “the perfect one”, you will be selecting from cookie-cutter rings that are mass-produced. If you want a ring that is truly unique, one-of-a-kind, and special, then consider a custom wedding band. One that can be designed around your style, your engagement ring. Work with a talented designer to create a ring that is as unique as you are.
2. Add a meaningful message – Whether you’re engraving a personal message to your loved one or documenting a milestone occasion with a date, you have many engraving options at your fingertips. Most couples add the traditional spouse’s name and date of the wedding to personalize the inside of their wedding ring. But did you know engraving can be done on the outside of the band? It’s a unique way to personalize your ring and “show off” your style. The design can have as little detail or as much as you like. Remember it’s yours to customize. Very few individuals have perfected the art of hand engraving, but it’s something we specialize in at Finch Jewelers. Let us help you come up with unique engraving ideas; like lyrics to your first dance as husband and wife or your wedding vows to always remind you what the meaning of marriage is all about. Creating a custom piece that shows not only your style and uniqueness, but also the love that you share, will be a very special piece that you will treasure for many years. Show the same attention to your wedding band that you will show to your ceremony, and you will have the perfect unique pieces for both you and your spouse