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It's a universal truth that boxes fascinate people. For children, a large packing box is full of possibilities and intrigue—it can become a spaceship, a tank, or a pirate's treasure chest! As teens, we keep our secrets hidden away in little tins full of notes, trinkets, and charms. And as we grow up and start to acquire lovely jewelry, it's nice to have a special, dedicated place to store it—and showcase it, too. A jewelry box may not be as glamorous (or as wearable!) as nice jewelry, but it is the same sort of gift that keeps on giving.

Earrings are probably the most commonly worn type of jewelry in the world. These days, men and women alike wear earrings, whether they're haute couture hoops made of precious metals, funky studs, or the gauge earrings popular with young people. Earrings are so popular that parents often have their infant girls' ears pierced so that they can grow accustomed to wearing earrings early in their lives.

Jewelry is a type of art. And just like paintings and sculptures, there are some pieces of jewelry that are more famous than others—that capture the public imagination like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa or Michelangelo's David. Some of these pieces are housed in museums; some are owned by private collectors. All of them captivate and bewitch with their beauty. 

Weddings are big, complicated affairs. There's so much that can get lost in the shuffle, so much you can lose sight of when you're focusing on your husband-to-be. Nevertheless, it's important to remember—and recognize—your wedding-planning support system: your bridesmaids. 

The process of getting married used to be fairly easy to figure out. The guy would pick up a diamond solitaire ring, propose somewhere nice, and then the wedding planning would begin. Even weddings themselves all followed a certain pattern in terms of vows, the seating of family and friends, and even the order of the various dances.

If you're going to pay three month's salary for a ring, it just makes sense to take care of it—especially because we all know it's not just a ring

Noe's is proud to feature many different designers with a variety of signature styles in our showroom. We hand pick our designers and their pieces so that we can offer you the best of the best, the cream of the cream, the truly special and the vibrantly unique. Whether it's Mark Schneider, Elma Gil, Zeghazi, or Le Vian, if we carry their work, we love their work, and we're happy to bring it to you. 

Plenty of old Hollywood movies are focused on jewelry. Jewelry is one of those things that has always been featured on the silver screen. 

Jewelry is always a thoughtful, elegant, and long-lasting gift. Chocolates are for eating, flowers are a beautiful yet fleeting thing, but precious metals and gemstones last a lifetime—several, actually. Every piece of jewelry you give a loved one is a special gift, a personal treasure to be enjoyed forever. But an engraved piece is even more personal.

The matching gold band is still a classic, a timeless symbol of commitment and devotion to your spouse. But, if a plain gold band just isn't your style, there's no need to feel bad or worry.

Valentine's Day. It's a holiday that people either love or hate (or love to hate). Women in particular tend to have strong feelings about Valentine's Day, but even if your special lady adores pink conversation hearts, "Be Mine" cards, and all the rest of what Hallmark has to offer, there's a lot of pressure involved with Valentine's Day.

It really seems like smartphones do everything these days, doesn't it? Whether it's housing an up-to-date grocery list, letting you care for a yard full of virtual cats, schedule your haircuts or flights, or just telling you the time, they do it all. But, as for that last function… while it's true that the smartphone can tell you the time, as well as performing as a stopwatch, alarm clock, world clock, and timer, there's one thing a smartphone can't do for the modern gentleman: it can't make a man look as polished and put-together as a luxury timepiece.

Caring for your estate jewelry is a matter of as much common sense as education. Don't toss it around, don't let it get tangled or set it where it may be knocked off a shelf or damaged, and so on. As for specifics, just take a little time with your pieces. Store your jewelry separately, either in different compartments in your jewelry box or in little pouches, so it doesn't get scratched or tangled. And don't sleep in it!

It's famously said that diamonds are a girl's best friend… but we all know the truth is that chocolate is a close runner-up. That's why we here at Noe's in Raymore, Missouri are just wild for chocolate diamonds!

There are so many things we love about being your Kansas City Area jeweler, but believe it or not, one of the most fun parts of our job is keeping up on jewelry trends. We do this in part for pleasure, because we love jewelry and want to be informed, but we also adore being able to advise our customers on the hottest trends as well as classic styles. Quality jewelry will never become truly unfashionable, but it's obviously like anything else people wear—as artists come up with new ideas, and celebrates and style or fashion icons fall in and out of love with various pieces, there will always be an ebb and flow when it comes to jewelry. 

Noe's of Kansas City has been around since 1999, and today we boast a staff of fourteen, including two bench jewelers. This means we have a vast breadth of experience and expertise to draw on when it comes to helping our customers make the perfect choices when it comes to their jewelry—and especially their engagement rings! 

If you follow entertainment news, you might think that engagement rings are all about keeping up with the Joneses (or the Kardashians!). It's true that the average cost of an engagement ring went up 3% from last year to this year, according to The Knot… but at the same time, more and more people these days are looking for affordable engagement rings in Kansas City. Well, here at Noe's we're delighted to help everyone, whether you're a couple shopping for the perfect ring to make her feel like the Disney princess she's wanted to be ever since she saw Ariel's wedding dress in The Little Mermaid, or you're looking to save so you can spend more money on a world-traveling honeymoon, or a nest egg for that house you want to buy.

Jewelry may be made of hard stones and precious metals, but it can still become worn over time, or even break. It's never fun when jewelry gets damaged, but neither does it need to be a tragedy. If you have a broken or damaged piece of jewelry in need of repair, Noe's Jewelry has you covered. We know you have precious pieces, be they modern or vintage, and Noe's trained staff will perform expert repairs that will allow you to enjoy your jewelry for years and years to come.

There's little else that lights up a woman's face like looking at engagement rings. Trust us—we're experts. Women can't keep their eyes off diamond engagement rings, even when they come in for just a watch battery or looking for a pair of earrings for a friend. They look, their eyes widen, they smile, point, giggle, disagree… and we love seeing those reactions! That's what engagement rings are for, after all.

Everyone knows that a diamond is forever. And while that may be true, it doesn't mean the setting for that diamond will remain fashionable for all of time. That diamond also might come loose, and need to be reset. That's why Noe's in Kansas City offers jewelry redesign for our clients. 

Jewelry goes through trends and phases, but classic gemstones never go out of style, whether they're gemstone rings, earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. Sure, crafters on Etsy and on other independent websites may create glorious works of art with wire, found metal, insignias from the latest hottest TV shows, and more, but gemstones will always have that captivating sparkle that drives us all wild. We're not overstating our case—here at Noe's in Kansas City, we see the looks on people's faces when they walk into our showroom. It's usually somewhere between a kid in a candy shop and a dragon with its eyes on a horde. We love it! And while certainly diamond rings or engagement bands garner a lot of attention from our customers, gemstone jewelry is just as popular.