Howie's Jewelers

Certified Master Watchmaker & Jeweler Since 1955

944 Hoosick Rd Troy NY

(518) 237-7729

For two generations & more than 60 years, Howie's has been your family’s trusted source for quality & custom jewelry in Brunswick, New York. Our distinction remains in our high level of craftsmanship. Not only a master jeweler, Howie is also one of just over 100 exclusive AWCI Certified Master Watchmakers in the United States. Along with a team of skilled jewelers, he performs all repairs onsite. Our boutique features fashionable, well priced fine jewelry & watches as well as an exciting selection of GIA Certified diamonds, contemporary wedding & engagement jewelry.

Advanced in-house interactive 3D custom CAD/CAM jewelry design allows you to form even the most unique concepts, with instant price quotes available. It's easier than ever to create your dream engagement ring, or to remount multiple loose heirloom gemstones into one wearable piece!

You will find our comfortable atmosphere complements a well educated, no pressure & non-commissioned staff that focuses foremost on you.

October is For Opals

October 05, 2023  /  Howie Toftegaard

15% off Opal and Tourmaline Fashion Jewelry for the Month of October

The Opal as the October Birthstone is believed to be a symbol of Purity, Hope and Truth. But wait, there's more...
Tourmaline is the 2nd Birthstone for October.

The Gem of Precious Jewels: With a 5.5 to 6.5 Mohs Hardness rating, opals are susceptible to scratching and are more suitable for wearing on special occasions rather than every day. At the same time, the versatility and beauty of opal jewelry is worth the extra care needed to clean it and keep it safe.

Fun Fact:  The world’s most valuable opal is the Olympic Australis. It was discovered during the time of the 1956 Summer Olympics (held in Melbourne, Australia) and once held the Guinness Record as the biggest opal.

With a Mohs Hardness rating of 7.0 to 7.5, a tourmaline is an option for everyday wear in jewelry. Very few gems can match tourmaline’s range of colors, which includes every shade of the rainbow; reds and pinks, emerald to neon green, deep blues, purples, and yellows. Some stones even have multiple colors.

In addition to being a birthstone for October, Opals are also given for a 14th wedding anniversary. Representing Loyalty and Faithfulness. 
The Tourmaline Gemstone is given for the 8th Wedding Anniversary. Representing Purity and Truth.

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