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

“Her dream is to have a 2 carat diamond engagement ring. My dream is to give it to her.”
-Anonymous
Significance diamond ring by Hearts On Fire. Price available upon request, based on total diamond weight.

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

“I know she isn’t expecting jewelry this year. That is why I want to surprise her with a fulfillment diamond necklace.”
–Ernie, General Manager


Fulfillment diamond necklace by Hearts On Fire. Price: available on request, based on total diamond weight.

If I could give my mother anything from Carl Greve this holiday season...

“My brother, sister and I are each going in on a gift for our mom this year. A three-row diamond eternity band is something she can wear everyday and each row symbolizes each of us… her three children.”
- Jen, Buyer & Merchandise Manager


Triple Row Diamond Eternity Band by Hearts On Fire. Price: $23,000

If I could give my mother anything from Carl Greve this holiday season...

"I would upgrade my Mom's diamond studs to two carats in each ear. One carat for each of her four kids."
- Julie, Marketing Director

Diamond stud earrings by Hearts On Fire. Please see stores for more details and sizes.

Triplicity

They say that things happen in three's. This necklace proves that it is a gorgeous combination.

18k white gold Triplicity pendant by Hearts On Fire. Price: $9,500

A new season for the Trail Blazers

Tomorrow night is the season home opener against the Houston Rockets and we can't wait.

Whether you are sitting courtside at a Portland Trail Blazers game, or partaking in the club level action, you are sure to experience some Carl Greve support this year. We are delighted to be a sponsor of this year's Portland Trail Blazers.

Go Trail Blazers GO!

View from the Club level concourse.

View from the courtside level entrance.

View from the courtside level entrance.

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.

September--Double Platinum Rewards points on all anniversary rings and eternity bands

Eternity bands by A.Link.

The northwest enjoys a lot of weddings during the late summer and fall seasons. That means that it is also the season for anniversaries. Whether you are married, in a committed relationship, or want to be in a committed relationship, an anniversary band or eternity ring sends a powerful message. What better way to say that your love and commitment is everlasting than with something that symbolizes eternity?

For the month of September, Carl Greve is offering DOUBLE Platinum Rewards points on ALL Anniversary Bands and Eternity Rings.

Here’s to love!

Three row eternity ring by Hearts on Fire.




Triple diamond ring by Hearts On Fire.



Harris bands in rose gold, yellow gold and white gold by Maevona.

And the winner is...

Last week's poll was focused on the diamond shape of choice. There was a clear winner. 53% of you said that you preferred round shaped diamonds; with Emerald cut and Princess in second and third place.

We asked the experts here at Carl Greve to select some of their favorite round shaped engagement rings. See their current favorites below:


Trois Round with pave' diamond by Michael B.

Round Omega tension mounting with diamond channel by Steven Kretchmer

Delight Swirl by Hearts On Fire

Bellport full pave' by Michael Bondanza

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.

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.