Buying fine jewelry can be a conundrum unless you have a trusted source to help you choose the best. Family-owned since 1979, EverGreene Jewelers in Minnetonka is just that: the homegrown shop where you can feel comfortable, ask all your questions and come away with a beautiful piece you’ll want to pass down for generations.
Co-owner Liz Greene Simmons has been working in the diamond business since she was 15, and loves helping guests find the perfect ring, necklace or bracelet for their style. “It’s not about buying something for the flash of it,” says Greene Simmons. “It’s about the stories and the legacy of it.”
Need a little legacy to add to your collection? With the help of Greene Simmons, our editors selected a few must-haves for your next milestone.
- Oval sapphire and diamond ring, set in platinum, price upon request: Whether it’s in the engagement ring of the Duchess of Cambridge or on your hand, sapphire is big right now. It’s a hard stone, which makes it durable and easy to clean. Plus, it has the “wow factor,” says Greene Simmons.
- Cultured baroque pearl necklace, with colored diamond baubles , $10,500: These cultured naturalnatural pearls all have a unique shape and are accented by colors ranging from creamy white to gorgeous gray.
- Lustrous pearl- drop pendant with a 14k gold cap and bail, and 14k gold chain, $1,850: Harvested from the seas off the coast of the South Pacific, the is pearls make this necklace is the perfect piece to start your legacy collection (but be careful—your daughters or granddaughters might try to get their hands on it early!).
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EverGreene Jewelers also offers custom jewelry design, ring-sizing and jewelry cleaning. For more information, visit evergreenejewelers.com.
