The Tennis Bracelet and its History

The Tennis Bracelet and its History

The tennis bracelet, a classic piece of jewelry, was once known as an eternity or inline bracelet. The design became more popularly known as a “tennis bracelet” when, during a 1987 US Open Tennis match, Chris Evert had a jewelry malfunction, and diamonds from her...
Amethyst: February’s Birthstone

Amethyst: February’s Birthstone

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the traditional gemstone for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. We think it’s a particularly beautiful and appropriate gemstone for February:  St. Valentine, the patron of romance and love, is said to have worn an...
Custom Engagement Rings: Creations of Love

Custom Engagement Rings: Creations of Love

Custom engagement rings offer you the opportunity to create something special to commemorate your love for each other. When we custom design a piece, we’ll make it easy for you to create the ring of your dreams.  Originally featured on our Facebook site, we have...
Part 1:  Proposal Ideas for the Great Outdoors

Part 1: Proposal Ideas for the Great Outdoors

Looking to propose?  Here are some proposal ideas for the great outdoors from our customers at Barbara Oliver Jewelry. Originally featured on our Facebook site, we have compiled these delightfully romantic stories for your convenience. We hope you enjoy them as much...
Barbara Chats with Tom D. on WECK Radio

Barbara Chats with Tom D. on WECK Radio

Barbara was on WECK (1230 AM) for a (LIVE!) face-to-face chat with the mellifluous voiced Tom Donahue. If you’re interested in hearing the full interview (where we talk about our shop, the Barbara Oliver Jewelry buying experience and Tom’s favorite poodle...