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.

September is For Sapphire

October 05, 2023  /  Howie Toftegaard

15% off Sapphire Fashion for the Month of September

The Sapphire as the September Birthstone is believed to bring gifts of Fulfillment, Joy, Prosperity, Inner Piece and Beauty.

The Gem of Royalty: A Sapphire is believed to be good for attracting Abundance, Blessings, and Gifts. Sapphire is also known for its connection to Romance and is often used in engagement rings.

Fun Fact:  One of the most famous Sapphire Engagement Rings belonged to the late Princess Diana. This Royal Blue Gem is now worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

What makes a Sapphire so special? It's because of the remarkable hardness this gem has. A Sapphire is graded as a 9 on the Mohs Scale, just below the Diamond (10) and Moissanite (9.5). They are also used in some non-ornamental applications, such as wristwatch crystals and movement bearings.

The traditional 45th anniversary gift is the sapphire, a richly colored blue gemstone that represents a couple's deep, endless love for one another. The perfect gem to pair with their diamond, Sapphires pair stunningly with diamonds. 

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