THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 12 VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005.
CARATSMATTER
By Courtney Grimwood KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Saturday, Feb. 12, will be a busy day for jewelry stores in Lawrence. In the jewelry industry, the days leading up to Valentine's Day are always full of activity, a Walker's Fine Jewelry associate said. He also added that for any holiday, it is 90 percent men who do the jewelry shopping.
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All six of the surveyed jewelry stores in Lawrence agreed, noting that some men come in knowing what they want, while others have looks of "Help me! I'll take anything!" on their faces. Men that wait until the last minute to buy Valentine's Day gifts seem to look at the jewelry for a long time, said a Kohl's jewelry associate. "I don't think they know what they're looking for," she added with a laugh.
associate Alex Granam said. Whatever option you chose, Lawrence has a variety of jewelry stores with a large selection and a range of prices.
added with a laugh.
Valentine's day jewelry trends this year include watches, diamond-stud earrings and any sterling silver and diamond combinations. Though The Etc. Shop doesn't sell diamond earrings, Italian and Pandora charm bracelets are top-sellers there. "For Valentine's Day we're selling the candy heart sayings, like 'cutie pie' or 'kiss me' for our charm bracelets," The Etc. Shop associate Alex Graham said.
Price of diamond earrings ONE CARAT ONE-TENTH CARAT
Prices below are approximate with stones of similar weight, clarity, cut and color.
Mark's Jewelers
817 Massachusetts St.
843-4269
Meierotto's Midwest
Jewelry
4311 NE Vivion Road Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 454-2852
Collins Jewelry Design
wcollins@sunflower.com
865-5900
Walker's Fine Jewelery
4931 W Sixth St.
830-8282
Kohl's Department Store
3240 Iowa St.
842-6133
Kizer-Cummings Jewelers
833 Massachusetts St.
749-4333
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