The Origins of Hoop Earrings Hoop earrings are one of the world’s oldest and most popular forms of jewelry, with a history spanning thousands of years. From ancient civilizations to modern-day fashion, hoop earrings have remained a timeless accessory for women worldwide. In this blog, we’ll explore the history and significance of hoop earrings. We […]
Here at Adeler Jewelers, we offer a wide range of exquisite and high-quality jewelry pieces. But no matter how high quality your jewelry is, it can break or need repairs. If you ever find yourself with Jewelry that needs repair and are wondering where to take it, look no further. We strive to take your […]
The area of northern Virginia has hundreds of different options when it comes to family entertainment. You could easily spend weeks, if not months on end, trying to investigate every activity possible and still not scratch the surface. We have compiled a Family Friendly Northern Virginia Activities list to save you some time. Museums + […]
In this, Jorge Adeler, a jewelry designer for over 45 years, explains the main difference between white gold and platinum. We encourage you to click on the video, but if you would like a quick read, check out the transcript below. “When designing engagement rings, I am often asked, what is the difference between platinum […]
The history of birthstones is a long one. In modern times each month has at least one, if not more, stone to represent each month. But the history truly started back in the book of Exodus in the Bible, where the breastplate of Aaron is described with 12 different gemstones. It is said that these […]
Now that fall is in full swing that means the holidays are going to be here before you know it. Whether you are a last-minute shopper or buy your gifts months ahead it can always be challenging to determine exactly what you should buy for that special person. This list is comprised of 4 timeless […]
Jewelry appraisals can be quite confusing and intimidating if you know little about the process. But when it comes to knowing the actual value of your jewelry, getting it insured, or trying to sell, a jewelry appraisal is a crucial part of the process. So here is everything you need to know about the types […]
Year-round, people from around the country and even the world visit the Nation’s Capital of Washington, D.C, to look at monuments, explore the city, or visit the cherry blossoms during their short bloom. Just a short distance from D.C is Fairfax County which has that big city feel of D.C. but also that vibrant landscape […]
Hey everyone! You haven’t heard from us in a while and that’s because we have been working on bringing you a great newly redesigned Adeler Jewelers website! We have worked really hard and strive to bring you that great in-store experience into an online setting. We understand that as we continue to grow as a […]
Super cool that Jorge, and his travels around the world gem hunting, was featured in this month’s DC Modern Luxury Magazine! Thank you DC Modern Luxury (@dcmagazine) and all our support in this amazing city ❤️ “For his entire career, renowned jewelry designer Jorge Adeler has traveled the world to find the gems for his […]
We are thrilled to have been chosen as DC’s 2021 Best Custom Jeweler!!! 🥳Thank you DC Modern Luxury (@dcmagazine) and all our fans in this amazing city ❤️ Custom, quality handmade pieces and customer satisfaction are our passion and specialty!#modernluxury #dcmagazine
As a jeweler for over 45 years, often I am asked what is the difference between Carat and Karat? Carat with a C vs Karat with a K. Karat with a K refers to the amount of gold in a piece of jewelry and Carat with a C refers to the size of gemstones. Watch […]
It is our Anniversary! We are celebrating 46 years as your family jeweler. We are so grateful that you have allowed us to share in your milestones by creating heirlooms to celebrate the people and occasions that are most dear to you and your family. We would like to show you our appreciation by offering […]
I receive all kinds of questions and one that comes often is: I have a ring with a diamond that is chipped or I have a sapphire that it is abraded, what can I do about it? Can you fix a chipped diamond? Actually we can resolve the issue. It requires the removal of the […]
Today I’m going to try to answer a question that I’m asked very often. What is the difference between 14 karat and 18 karat gold? And the difference is that the 18 karat contains more pure gold. 75 percent of the gold in 18 karats is pure, 25 percent is alloy, and in 14 karats […]
Hi Everyone! We at Adeler Jewelers continue extra steps to ensure a safe and virus free experience when shopping our store in Great Falls, Virginia. We continue to uphold stringent cleaning standards & physical-distancing measures in our store. Enforcing mask wearing for all staff and customers, wiping down all counters and door handles hourly, and […]
Hello Friends 🙂 It has been a few weeks since we touched base and we wanted to say “HI”, check in on you and share some store updates. We are so excited that Northern Virginia has moved into Phase 2 and we are making some changes to adapt. We have decided to extend our hours […]
In this addition of “Ask the expert”, Mary asks, “If I don’t want to use a diamond for my engagement ring, what are some of my options?” And Jorge Adeler provides some good alternatives to a diamond engagement ring.
Adeler Jewelers is taking extra steps to ensure a safe and virus free experience when shopping our store in Great Falls, Virginia going forward. Following CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19, we are introducing new stringent cleaning standards & physical-distancing measures in our store. Enforcing mask wearing for all staff and customers, wiping down all counters and […]
Dear Friends and Clients, It has been several weeks since we reached out to see how you were doing. We hope you and your families are staying healthy and have settled into some sort of new normal. We are taking walks, playing cards and trying to focus on the blessings of time with family. We […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! That means roses, chocolates, and fancy dinners. Now comes the question…What do I wear? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a stylist like the celebs? Without them though, it isn’t impossible to pull off a red carpet ready date night look. Here are some 2020 Golden Globes inspired Valentine’s […]
Although we typically don’t get many requests for an engagement ring not featuring a diamond, this bride to be had a long standing family tradition (her mom and her grandmother both had emerald engagement rings). So we made a beautiful setting that would provide as much protection to the stone as possible while keeping it […]
We’re all so busy with our daily lives it seems that whenever we have a break to do something fun for ourselves we never know what might be going on in our community. Here are some things to do with friends and family. Time to take a breather and forget all the stress of life […]
Thank you to all of our friends and clients for joining us in our first annual cookie and recipe swap! There is nothing more fun than to sample and share time tested family recipes. We had something for every taste and enough to feed an army 🙂The cookie selection included: Natalie’s Iced Coffee CookiesJenna’s Easy […]
