Fulfillment pendant by Hearts On Fire

ful⋅fill⋅ment [fool-fil-muhnt] 
–noun
1. the act or state of fulfilling: to witness the fulfillment of a dream; to achieve fulfillment of one's hopes.
2. the state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization

Enough said.

Triple digit style

A large pair of Roberto Coin hoops seem to say effortless chic amidst triple digit temperatures. Throw the hair in a low ponytail and slip on a pair of extra large sunglasses and voila... summertime glamour.

Roberto Coin large flat yellow gold hoop earrings. Price: $780.

TGIF

Cheers to a fabulous summer weekend!

Roberto Coin's Tiny Treasure martini with olive necklace, 18k white gold, diamonds, and Tsvorite. Price: $980

Carl Greve: Portland Metro Area's Best Jeweler of 2009

Last week, Oregon Bride magazine published its Best Of 2009 issue. Carl Greve is delighted to have once again been voted Portland Metro area's best jeweler.

Here is what they had to say:

"With all the heart and soul of a locally owned business, Carl Greve has been an Oregon favorite since 1923. From the brilliant Hearts On Fire diamonds to the signature pavé of Michael B., the collections at Carl Greve are every Oregon bride's dream. Even better? All diamonds are conflict-free-- and that is so Portland."

Oregon, thanks for selecting us to be your favorite jeweler. We are truly honored.

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.

It's in the genes at Carl Greve

Alice Wheeler Greve was a local Portland author back in the 1940's. She also happened to be Carl Greve's wife. That means that she was Karl (not a typo, he spelled his name with a 'K') Greve Jr.'s mother, and Carl "Nick" Greve III's grandmother, and Carl "Tim" Greve IV's great-grandmother. She encouraged Carl Greve to pursue his dream of being a jeweler, just as she had pursued her dream of being an author of two novels, "Shadow On The Plains" and "From Out This House". In fact, she even dedicated them to him.

This is what Tim Greve explained to his 10-year-old daughter this past week at the YPO's father daughter getaway, when he presented her with signed copies of each book. The point was to let her know that she can be anything she wants to be when she grows up, whether it is to be a world class jeweler, or an author...

it's in the genes after all.

How to stack John Hardy's Bamboo Rings

John Hardy's sterling silver bamboo stackable bands

with pave diamonds.

Option One: Stack 3-5 rings on one finger.

Option Two: Stack 4 rings on one finger and one ring on the finger directly next to it. This is an edgy way to wear multiple rings in an unusual way.

Option Three: Mix and match the sterling silver bamboo rings with the diamond pave version.

John Hardy's sterling silver bamboo stackable band, retail: $125; with pave diamonds, retail: $295.00

Lollipop earrings by Ippolita

Both Carl Greve locations are pleased to present our newest designer addition, Ippolita. The lollipop earrings come in just about every color, with or without diamonds. Here's just a little sneak peak of the variety:
Turquoise and Diamonds

Yellow Gold and Amethyst

Yellow Gold and Peridot

Yellow Gold, Crystal, and Diamonds

Ippolita's Lollipop earrings' price range: $495- $3,000

Birds on a wire

In last week's blog poll, it was crystal clear that diamond studs are a must have. 58% of our readers voted for diamond studs as the one piece in their jewelry wardrobe that they can't live without. But don't think that they also don't want a big statement piece, because signature rings were in second place with 33% of the vote.

Mr. Marc Jacobs exemplifies how multiple diamond studs worn at once are both staple and statement.

Happy Fourth of July!

We hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Although our downtown location is closed today, please note that our Bridgeport Village store is open until 5pm.

Enjoy the sunshine.

Carl Greve Style Profile- Verla Sousa

We know that many of you remember the article that we did about Verla Sousa in Accent magazine a few years ago. We figured we would feature Verla in our blog’s first style profile in honor of her 22nd year with Carl Greve. Yes, that’s right, we said 22 years!

Name: Verla Sousa

Occupation: Carl Greve Sales Associate, Downtown Portland

No. of years at Carl Greve: 22

Best Carl Greve moment: When I sold my first pair of 10 carat diamond stud earrings.

If you had to pick only one piece from your jewelry wardrobe, what would it be? (besides your wedding ring, of course): My black pearls for sure.

Your next must-have purchase: Hearts On Fire Hoopla triangle earrings. And I WILL have those by the end of the year!

Style icons: Katherine Hepburn

Best style advice: Always dress like a lady. Accentuate the feminine and downplay the trouble spots.

I never break this fashion rule: My shoes are always the same color or darker than my hemline.

Flats or heels: heels

Favorite restaurants: Portland City Grill

Favorite item of clothing: My signature white pantsuit