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Celebrities are trendsetters, there's no doubt about that. From haircuts to red carpet looks to makeup to casual style, what celebrities wear influences what we wear. Remember the 90s, when everyone either had Jennifer Aniston's iconic long, highlighted layers or Winona Ryder's pixie? Or the early 2000s midriff-baring, cowgirl-next-door chic inspired by Lindsay Lohan? Yes, of course you do! These sorts of trends stick in our minds, and often endure—pixie cuts are still cute, after all, as are cute jeans with a thin, checkered shirt.

The popularity of TV shows like Antiques Roadshow, Storage Wars, and other "treasure finding" programs speaks to our love of all things collectable from the past, be they our aunt's fascinating collection of vintage farming tools, grandpa's extensive hoard of antique duck decoys, or a curious old-fashioned piece of furniture. Collections such as those need extensive space to house or display them, but people also collect smaller things. You know, like old jewelry, especially vintage pieces that are sweet reminders of their previous owners, or that speak to the glamour and glitz of bygone ages. 

There's nothing more dazzling or classic than a diamond bracelet. They go with anything, from casual athletic wear to the slinkiest little black dress. A single strand of diamonds encircles the wrist like nothing else—it's an essential accessory that evokes modern simplicity and mid-century opulence all in one. A diamond bracelet is a treasure you can wear, and like diamond stud earrings, it's the perfect accessory for anyone who loves jewelry. 

Hot summer days are best cooled down by a trip to the beach or the pool. But while most people know to take along a bathing suit, towel, and oh-so-crucial sunscreen, many don't know what to do about their jewelry. Sure, hoop earrings and glitzy necklaces might look great with a bathing suit—we see that sort of thing in movies all the time. But as to whether it's a good idea to wear your precious jewelry to the beach, the answer depends on your own answers to a few questions.

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.