With all the talk of recession and a slowing economy we are excited to see whats going to happen this Christmas and are expecting a busy one. Each year has it's own skepticism. Last year was the fact that the Canadian Dollar was too high and people were going to travel and shop in the south. The year before was a year of home renovations. Well, this year is going to be a Jewellery year. No one wants to be spending the money on renovations or travel so they will be spending less, but spending locally and romantically. I think it will be year to get back to the family and spend some quality time with each other. What better way to celebrate that a nice small romantic gift of Jewellery.

Well, my first triathlon was not the greatest race I've ever had in my life. We started at 8am in Lake Ontario in 61 F water. I knew going into the race that I would hate the Swim and man did I ever hate the swim. It was 750 meters of pure hell. After about 350 meters I started to have some anxiety problems. My heart rate went up, my swimming technique was gone and I really started to worry. I swallowed quite a bit of Lake Ontario in the waves. Somehow I managed to finish that portion of the race. Then onto 30km of biking; One of my favorite things to do. After my chain fell off in the first 100 meters I started to wonder if this wasn't my day. (And I was told by Chuck Walsh that being shit on by a bird was good luck...Damn pigeon) I got going again only to have my calves cramp up about 10km into it. After stretching them out a bit I kept going and got my average speed up to about 33km/hour. The 30km bike was over before I knew it and I was feeling pretty good. This is when transition training would have been much more handy. I was in and out of the transition area very quickly and started the 7.5km run. About 1.5km's into the run my hamstrings started seizing up....GREAT....here we go again. So for the next 6km it was run, walk, run, walk. While throwing water all over myself ever station I hit. BUT, after 2 hours and 5 minutes I was able to finish the race and complete my first triathlon. Done and Done...just in time to have a few beers to celebrate.

No business on this blog. This one's about surviving the 1st year of marriage. Melissa and I have conquered the odds of marriage for the 1st year and are still in love. In a society that percentages lean the other way we are both proud of ourselves be it one year or ten it seems like a nice accomplishment and celebration. We got out of London on a last second flight and enjoyed the hurricane proned British Virgin Islands for a few days. Missing the hurricanes thank God.

Well, Summers here baby!!!!

Surfs up, Beers Cold and the Patio is screaming my name. For this edition I would like to share with you my friends just how much I love the summer. Golf, Cottage Country, Patio meals and of course Wedding season. Romance is in the air during the summer months and people just seem to be happier. Plus, you get the intense colours of nature. Things just seem to be brighter in the summer months. Even in the store we pump up our coloured stones. Cool Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, and Sapphire are very refreshing colours. Emeralds, Tourmalines and Peridot seems to put put you at ease. Green is a very relaxing colour. How could we miss the intense colours of Tanzanite (blueish purple), Ruby (Hot Red), Citrine (Bright Orange) and Amethyst (Deep Purple). These are ways to alter your outfits in the summer months and add some more colour to your life.

Be safe and enjoy the summer.

C.N

One Years Old!!!!

This is in Buffalo....3-0 Victory for the 'BUDS'

From all of us at Nash Jewellers, have a very a safe and happy holidays.

For anyone and everyone that is not aware. The Nash Family is proud to celebrate our Father John C.Nash's induction into the London Business Hall of Fame. Congratulations Dad!!!!

What a great spot for a vacation!

July 21, 2007

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day on saturday, July 21, 2007. We got married at the little white chapel called Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Bend, Ontario. After the wedding we all headed back to the Oakwood Inn where we had our pictures by the beach and the reception in their hall. Everything was perfect and the wedding was a success. No, I did not run away to Mexico with Cold Feet.

We headed down to Jamaica for a little R & R after the wedding and had an incredible week of sailing, kayaking, swimming, hiking waterfalls, hanging out with the dolphins and of course some Jerk Chicken and lots of frozen drinks. It's a great place to vacation.

Wow, Amazing that all the excitement and anticipation that was building for a year is over now. Back to work and life as it starts. We are both happier than ever and I'll look forward to attaching more information of exciting events in our lives.

After a great Estate Show we might as well keep the ball rolling. We are now entering an exciting time with the Young Designers show at the North Store starting on May 30. Call for information (519)663-1110

Also, starting June 1st at both locations we will have a huge selection of Pearls straight from Hong Kong and China that will make your mouth water. We will be covering the P.S.T and G.S.T. on all pearl purchases through the entire month.

Enjoy!!!!!

May 5 - May 12

Keep checking. The information will be showing up on our website with images to follow. This is a very exciting year for us coming up to the 90th. Coco has travelled the U.S picking up incredible pieces that you won't find anywhere else. Along with several amazing trade-ins supplying us with some beautiful larger diamonds and gemstones for the upcoming show.

Welcome to 2007...

After a great Christmas and New Years with some needed time off, we're back into action. The next couple months we'll working on some new plans for the upcoming year. It's going to be an exciting year celebrating the 89th Anniversary of Nash Jewellers. We're going to get things kicked off with a special promotion on 3 claw diamond stud earrings for Valentines Day.

 This will be an instore promotion with only a dozen pairs being made up between both stores. The diamonds will be 0.25tcw between the two using E/F colour and Si-1 clarity with excellent cuts. These will be a unbeatable price quality for quality of $495 per pair in 14kwg.

An exciting way to start the year.

Here it is by popular demand the top 10 things selling for Christmas this year.

10. Hot Diamonds - In there 4th year are still a very popular sterling silver and diamond brand

9. Gift Cards - "NEW at Nash's, but will become a top seller for the undecided"

8. Diamond Dish Studs and Pendant - Great price point and a perfect gift

7. Blue Diamonds - Limited editions only at Nash's

6. Mont Blanc - This is a HOT brand that is making a real presense in our stores

5. Pearls - Amazing, who would have thought, but they are hot!!!!! And moving up the list!!!

4. Coloured Stones - All colours are hot, especially the unique ones (Sunstone, Fancy Sapphires, and Topaz)

3. Estate Jewellery - Period pieces and trade in diamonds are flying out due to the incredible style and value

2. Polar Bear Diamonds/Lazare Diamonds - The best in the world and 100% Conflict Free

1. Circles of Life - In all sizes are still the number one seller

 

BOTH NASH LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED TODAY.

WE WILL RE-OPEN IN BOTH LOCATIONS ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT REGULAR HOURS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING

WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.

Wow; Another year has passed and were busy getting both stores ready for our Annual Christmas Parties. These have become such a popular event over the decades that we've decided to try something different. Not only breaking away from the traditional night in combination with Kingsmills, but also seperating the stores into 2 nights, 2 locations and 2 different parties with different inventory at each. Thursday November 23rd the party will be held in our North end location on Masonville corner from 5-8pm with door prizes and other instore rewards. (Free on site parking). Friday November 24th the party will be held in our Downtown location from 5-8pm with door prizes and other instore rewards. (Free parking across the street in the parking lot at King and Clarence if you leave your invite in your dashboard).

We'll look forward to seeing you at either or both stores. We have some very exciting inventory for Christmas this year. One of a kind pieces in Estate along with the best of the best in Coloured stones and diamonds.

Merry Christmas

Colin R.Nash

We are proud to present cutting demonstrations by a master cutter of the Canadian Polar Bear Diamonds at Nash's North on November 9,10, and 11th. Call (519)663-1110 to reserve your seats in one of the shows and have a chance to win a $1000 Canadian Polar Bear Diamond of your own. This is a must see so don't wait. Book your seats now.

The egg is the symbol of life. One of the finest pieces of art ever crafted in the world. The famous Faberge Eggs started in 1885 by Carl Faberge were given to Russian Czars as gifts at Easter. Carl Faberge perfected the art of enamelling adding his own techniques of Guilloche (A surface treatment hat could make waves and striations in the design) and another technique called Paillons (Floating 24kt golf leaf designs.) These incredible pieces of art have made there way to Nash Jewellers downtown location in earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and rings. We are proud to present these limited edition Faberge pieces and would love for anyone to stop in and see these rare historic fine pieces of enamelled jewellery. If your looking for something to WOW your loved one, Faberge is the answer.

 

3 CLAW DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS. This is something to watch for this Christmas. Nash's will be featuring 3 prong diamond stud earrings in all sizes in Platinum and White gold. Nash's will also have a limited edition of Blue Diamond earrings and pendants this Christmas. It's a great thing to be different and offer things out of the ordinary. This is what Nash's has always been and will continue to be.