HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR VERY OWN WILLIAM DOLAND!!!!  How old is he.....30!!!!!

William, Crystal, and Nadia Doland

Going on's Here at Doland's

So we have lots of things going on here at our store.  In the past few months we have acquired a new Bench Jeweler at our Dubuque, Iowa store, Jeremy Bechen.  Jeremy spent his former career days as a floor installer.  Looking for something new Jeremy and his wife packed up and left Dubuque to Cedar Falls.  He enrolled in Hawkeye Community College hoping to discover his calling.  While working on his studies the idea of becoming a goldsmith piqued his interest and as luck would have it he spotted a job posting as a goldsmith trainee at a Waterloo jewelry store.  He spent three years apprenticing and working 50 hour work weeks and barely any weekends off had him looking for a new position closer to his home town of Dubuque so he could spend more time with his wife and two children.  Having done business at Doland Jewelers before and liking the custom work and friendly atmosphere he found when stopping in as a customer he decided to applying for a job.  To his surprise he was hired as bench jeweler to set stones and handle a variety of other projects.  We here at Doland's Welcome him with open arms and are very happy to have him on staff.

 

We Have Not Forgot

We have not forgotten about this blog.  We have just been really busy.  Which is a blessing with everything that has happened in this economy.  I will be posting again later today or tomorrow.  Stay tuned!

Successful Weekend!!!

We had a very successful past weekend.  Friday we kicked off the PANDORA free Bracelet giveaway.  We had a steady stream of people come into the store and we were selling all day from 10am till 7 pm.  It was great!!  We did have some bracelets left over and PANDORA did tell us if that was the case we could do the special up to 3 days.  So on Saturday we continued the free bracelets until they were gone.  Again we were really busy!!  Thanks to everyone who came in, we really appreciate your business.
On Saturday not only did we continue with the giveaway but William Doland and Crystal Doland were at  the Iowa Wireless Center for a Bridal Show put on by Clear Channel.  Again another great turn out.  What a success that was.  We met so many ladies getting married and even saw some of the Grooms to be that were "forced to attend," as one gentlemen described it.  It was really funny to see some of the gentlemen that did NOT want to be there.  Suck it up boys, it is just one day:).
Then I do not know if anyone saw the Iowa/Iowa State game:):)  WOOOOO HOOO GO IOWA!!!  Not that we here at Doland's are not Iowa State fans, maybe next time Iowa State.  Okay the majority of us are Iowa fans.  We like to harass each other around here about whose team is better.  Another big Rivalry is obviously Cubs/Cards.  Don't get us started on that:):)  Anyway we had a great weekend and hopefully it continues throughout the year:):)

PANDORA

The long-awaited PANDORA Open House begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 10th and lasts until 7.  With the purchase of any Pandora jewelry of $150 or more, you receive a FREE Pandora bead clasp bracelet!   This great offer is good while supplies last, but we must limit one per customer.  You'll also  see the BRAND NEW Murano beads that have arrived just in time for the event!  Please join us for fun and refreshments while you shop.

"Bridal Borrow" Reminder from Nadia

Nadia wants to remind everyone of Doland's exclusive "Bridal Borrow". Customers purchasing their engagement rings here are welcome to "borrow" a dream ensemble from the store valued at up to $25,000 for your most memorable event.  You, too, can wrap yourself in glamour and be dazzling on the day you have always dreamed about... compliments of Doland Jewelers!

 

Shows, Shows, and more Shows!

We are back from all of the Jewelry shows!!! We saw some really neat stuff.  We just ordered some Jellike Silicone Watches.  They come in a rainbow of colors.  There are two different sizes and they are $25 each.

While at the Jewelry Show in Kansas, City we met up with Sarah Smith from Sarah's Hope Jewelry.  I think I mentioned in an earlier post she was the Key Note speaker at the show.  She told us all about how she started her jewelry line.  From flipping houses to jewelry she made the journey with lots of trial and error, all in an effort to raise money to help other women in need.  She is an inspiration to me.  She has a great passion and tons of pride for what she does.  She is not just another vendor that supplies jewelry for us, she has become a great friend to the whole Doland family.  We are so privileged to call you friend Sarah!  Below is a picture of us with Sarah and her husband Mike(another great person) in 2009.  We could not get a picture this year because we forgot our camera :( sad!

Mike, Nadia, Crystal, Will, Sarah, Lucas, and Mike

We also just got in some Diamond earrings in .50ctw for $399 and 1ctw for $799.  There are limited quantities so don't be shy, stop on in and pick up a pair or two.

On a side note, Lucas wanted me to mention how he is single, good looking, and looking for a nice lady to bring home to the family:):)

Lucas also just got back from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in Carlsbad, CA.  He is a Gemologist ladies!!  He is featured in our Dubuque Newsletter, "Meet your Assistant Manager".  You can sign up for that by visiting our Facebook page and following the links.  We like to call him Mr. Manager around the store.  Just kidding Lucas!!

I have more stuff to talk about but it will have to be the next post.  Until tomorrow then!