These words from a dear friend named Dave, (now in Heaven), will be forever etched in my memory... He said "D.C., you don't need a million dollars, you need a million friends!" The meaning of that, of course, is that one is truly "rich" when blessed with authentic and lasting friendship. Dave went on to light-heartedly say that if one had a million friends, that all of them would give you a dollar - some maybe five or ten! You'd certainly be a "millionaire" then! Looking back upon our years, I can truly feel the love of a million friends! This little store, built literally from a simple repair ..read more

Dear Friends, with humble gratitude we approach the holiday season of 2022. In reflection upon the immense honor and pleasure we share in serving you, we pause to thank God for all of our blessings. Your faithful support and referrals are deeply appreciated. We pray that you will experience great joy and peace throughout this beautiful season ..read more

Unbelievably, it's been barely over FOUR YEARS since we moved from Independence to Lee's Summit. (2018 marks our 20th year to be open to the public.) We join together as a team and say THANK YOU AGAIN for the wonderful continued support from the community and beyond. Each week we meet new friends and welcome them into the ESPECIALLY JEWELRY family! The personal referrals, notes in the mail, social media posts, and phone calls encourage us more than you'll ever know. It's a turbulent time in our world, and we pray each day to bring kindness and joy into the lives that we touch. As the new seaso ..read more

Three Ideal-Cut round diamonds displayed on a color reference chart showing various color ranges. Many people are familiar with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) "4-C's", which stand for CUT, COLOR, CLARITY, and CARAT-WEIGHT of diamonds. The most important of these is CUT, which evaluates the quality of the proportioning, facet arrangement, and polish of a diamond. Certain combinations of critical angles in the upper and lower portions of the diamond significantly enhance the brilliance, "fire", and brightness of it. A recent selection of a particular diamond by a client prompted me ..read more

At this particular time of the year, it seems as though we may tend to more carefully ponder the truly important things in life...it's my hope that we realize that the most important "things" aren't things! Family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, members of our communities...other people are most important! At this time of year, we take a moment to express to you, our ESPECIALLY JEWELRY FAMILY, our grateful appreciation for your support. You're a blessing to us! Since it's humble beginning, this store was never the "household word" type of store; there was no way to "buy" enough advertising ..read more

Dear Friends, Can you believe it? The year 2022 is upon us! While many of us have endured challenges of various kinds this past year, we must be reminded of the HOPE and PEACE found ultimately in God. The priceless gift of a Savior, Jesus Christ, born humbly over 2000 years ago, is the ultimate treasure. There is no substitute for His peace, joy, and presence. It is a great privilege and honor to be entrusted with your jewelry-related needs, and to share in your life story. The little store has been humming along since 1998, after the unlikely beginning (at a repair bench) in the basement of ..read more

Jewelry photo credit - Hearts On Fire A cluster of diamonds, representing your journey. After what seems to have been a very long, cool Winter and early Spring, everything is fresh and blooming all around us! It's always inspiring to see the flowers, hear the birds singing, and to visit the farmer's market for fresh fruits and vegetables. Although each season passes, LOVE is always in season!! The gift of fine jewelry - diamonds in particular, uniquely and appropriately represent the enduring love and beauty that touches us all. God gave us these treasures to use in celebrating life! It is al ..read more

At the time of writing this post, the world has undergone tremendous upheaval; many millions of lives are affected in one way or another with the "Covid-19" pandemic. During this unprecedented time in our history, it has become increasingly clear that we should place all of our confidence and hope upon the promises of God, found in His Word. No government "stimulus", no savings account, retirement account, insurance policy, food supply, vaccine, or any other temporary earthly thing can fully shelter and protect us from the perils of life on this planet. We've been richly blessed in America; v ..read more

A recent custom-made ring, using the client’s diamonds. Truly, one-of-a-kind. And just like that, it's nearly Spring! Wow, the holiday season has come and gone, and The Chiefs won the SUPER BOWL!!! How can we stand such excitement!?! Life is moving at an incredibly high speed; so much to accomplish, so much information, so many demands on all of our lives. Each and every week, we are blessed to share in the unique story and journey of many people; this is always such an honor. We cherish the opportunity to listen, encourage, serve, and pray for you. The gift of jewelry stands apart, we believ ..read more

The gifts are more than the gold that they are made of... Every present represents a story; every person has a journey. Some gifts bring a bright spot to the conclusion of this year that had heartache and tears, other gifts commemorate one of celebration and milestones. Both are to be remembered. We treasure the opportunity to connect with each of you; long-time patrons and walk-in's that are now new friends! Thank you for the opportunity to provide beauty and value in the form of jewelry for your loved ones to unwrap and treasure for years to come. We savor these moments of your glad recepti ..read more