If I could give my sweetheart anything from Carl Greve this holiday season it would be...

“My husband is preparing for his upcoming retirement, and displaying the fearless spirit that I fell in love with. I’d love to give him an OMEGA watch to commemorate this new journey.”
-DeeDee, Aesthetician

Seamaster Planet Ocean by OMEGA. Price: $3,550

Carl Greve's 2009 Holiday Parties- The first night at Bridgeport Village

Every year we throw our annual holiday party shopping event. Our guests get to see the holiday merchandise and trunk shows during this private event. They even get a chance to pop a balloon for surprise discounts that only occur at the parties. The energy is amazing, the jewelry and timepieces are breathtaking, and our guests are fabulous.

Here are just a sampling of photos from each of the three nights of parties.

And now for your BLAZER dancers...at Carl Greve's Bridgeport store

Guess who is decked out in all things sparkly at our Carl Greve Bridgeport store this evening?

Yep, that's right. The Blazer dancers are here for Guys' Night Out to help the guys find just the right gift. They stopped by Carl Greve's Bridgeport store and next thing you know designer jewelry from the likes of Ippolita, Roberto Coin, and John Hardy just happened to find its way on the dancers.

Tonight at Bridgeport Village: Guys' Night Out with the Blazers Dancers

Guys' Night Out at Bridgeport Village: Tonight (Wednesday, December 16, 2009) 7pm-9pm

Carl Greve at Bridgeport Village is pleased to offer personal shopping assistance to find the jewelry or timepiece of her dreams, that fits within your budget. Whether you are ready to blow her mind with a fulfillment diamond necklace, or get her started with diamond studs that she can either trade up later or keep for a lifetime, our personal shopping experts are here to make it easy.

Check in with our electronic wishlist to see which jewelry and timepieces that she's been dreaming about.

And while you are at it, you can check out our newest timepiece collections from OMEGA for a little something for yourself.

This weekend at our Bridgeport Village store (Saturday, December 5th- Sunday, December 6th)

Carl Greve at Bridgeport Village is pleased to be participating this year in the Children's Cancer Association's weekend event, "Making Spirits Bright" annual shopping benefit at Bridgeport Village Shopping Center.

You can purchase a $10 wristband from Guest Services at Bridgeport Village and 100% of wristband sales will go to CCA. Then all you have to do is show us your wristband which entitles you to 10% off your purchases this weekend plus free professional ultra sonic jewelry cleaning.

Click here for more information on Children's Cancer Association.

Carl Greve Style Profile - Nu Hinton

Occupation: Sales Associate, Carl Greve Bridgeport Village

Style Icon: Coco Chanel

Describe your personal style: Feminine, classic, elegant.

Favorite designers: Elie Tahari, Jil Sander and Hugo Boss for suits.

Which Fashion Week shows would you most like to attend: Max Mara and Chanel.

What can be found in your jewelry wardrobe? My watches, my wedding ring, pinkie rings, right hands rings, and lots and lots of bracelets and necklaces for layering. Everyday is a new combination.

Appasionata necklaces and locket pendants by Roberto Coin. Prices vary.

When you travel, what type of jewelry do you pack: Simple bands, a pair of large hoop earrings, and one timepiece (usually with dual time zones).

Breitling Chronograph Cockpit with diamond bezel and mother of pearl dial. Price available upon request.

I never break this fashion rule: No white shoes after Labor Day (or really anytime), except for my Gucci 4-inch heel sandals in the summer.

I always break this fashion rule: I like to wear my leather shorts with a tweed blazer. I don’t know if that is a fashion rule or not, but I never see anyone in Portland with that combo.

Most underrated item in a woman’s wardrobe: A nice camisole. You don’t even hear that word anymore… ladies just reach for a tank top. A camisole is so much more elegant and feminine.

Most underrated item in a man’s wardrobe: Cufflinks. Men make the mistake of thinking that cufflinks are only worn when they “dress up” or wear a suit. That is just not the case. They look fantastic worn with jeans and a nice crisp white shirt, untucked to help balance it out. That look is so handsome.

18k white gold with diamonds Eros cufflinks by NIKOS Jewels. Price: $2,895

Favorite restaurant: Oba -- they have great martinis.

Favorite vacation destination: Shasta for house boating.

What do you build your daily look around: My mood dictates what I wear. For example: conservative = suit, feisty = cheetah print, sexy = leather, relaxed = slacks and a sweater set, etc.

Your next must-have item from Carl Greve: 34mm Rolex Pearlmaster in yellow gold and a three-row Hearts On Fire eternity band.

18k white gold and diamonds triple row eternity ring by Hearts On Fire. Price: $22,600

Best Carl Greve moment: A couple came in to look at engagement rings. It was pretty clear that she fell in love with one particular engagement ring by Judith Conway. Her boyfriend slipped us his credit card and motioned for us to ring it up, he then dropped to one knee and proposed to her right on the spot. She screamed and began to cry. All of us in the store also teared up, and then promptly popped a bottle of champagne to toast the proposal. She said “Yes!” of course.

When I was in high school I wore: Bobby socks with pompoms and pleated skirts. It was the uniform of the private French high school that I attended in Vietnam.

Favorite movie: Dr. Zhivago

Best style advice you have ever given: Every woman should own a pair of diamond stud earrings, preferably 2 carats (one in each ear). This is a requisite before you dive into bigger fashion jewelry. And don’t wait, you certainly don’t have to be in a relationship to have them either!

18k white gold three-prong diamond studs by Hearts On Fire. Price dependent on total diamond weight.

Never caught wearing: Colorful hosiery.

I splurge on: Bracelets, necklaces, and shoes. My motto is “The more the merrier.”

Sterling silver bracelets by John Hardy. Price varies.

I feel best wearing: A pair of Gucci shoes (I can work a 12-hour day in them no problem!)

Most cherished item: My wedding ring has the most meaning.

Favorite scent: Oriental lilies

Oriental lilies.

Carl Greve Style Profile- Ernie Pittaway

- Name: Ernie Pittaway

Occupation: Carl Greve General Manager, Bridgeport Village

Before Carl Greve: Store Manager at Zell Bros.

Your next must have purchase: I want to custom design my replacement wedding band. Right now I am wearing a yellow gold band with a diamond; I would like to recreate it in platinum.

Style icon: John Travolta

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I never break this fashion rule: Never wear white socks with a suit.

Best sartorial advice for men: Your timepiece says a lot about you. Plus, it is the one thing that we wear everyday that has a function, to keep us on time. You look at it on average 30 times, make sure you enjoy it.

Describe your personal style: Metropolitan Classic.

Never caught wearing: flip flops

Favorite accessory: my Breitling Mont Brilliant watch

I feel best wearing: an Armani suit

Do you shine your own shoes? Absolutely. Everyday.

Sports: Racquetball occasionally, and fishing as much as possible.

Favorite vacation spot: Maui

When I was in high school I wore: I was always freshly ironed from head to toe, although my shirt tails were almost always un-tucked. It was my look.