Squash Blossom Blog

With the proliferation of many wonderful and beautifully hued gemstones on the market, how does one go about finding the perfect piece that captures their heart? First, and most importantly, think about what qualities you are most drawn to in a piece of jewelry. Identifying the kind of qualities you are looking for in your gemstone jewelry will help you determine the best qualities to look for in a stone. Are you aiming to find that bold, splashy cocktail ring? Or are you looking to find something more understated for everyday wear? Would you rather have a jaw dropping large stone but...

The Squash Blossom is excited to be hosting two nationally recognized designers ILA and Irene Neuwirth. Both collections will be displayed at the Squash Blossom in Vail Village for the first two weeks of March.    Irene Neuwirth We are excited to present a Trunk Show with Irene Neuwirth of Los Angeles, California. Neuwirth was recently awarded the 2018 GEM award for jewelry design from The Jewelers of America Association. A GEM award is considered one of the highest honors given to professionals in the fine jewelry industry for excellence in design. Winners were announced January 19, 2018. Founded in 2000,...

             Have you looked at the paintings on the wall of The Squash Blossom and wondered what it would be like to contribute to a masterpiece? Now is your chance!  Join Laurel Bahe on Saturday, March 3 for your own chance at creating a masterpiece! Laurel will be inviting customers to participate in an interactive painting session.             Laurel has participated in interactive painting sessions several times in the past, most notably in the International Festival of Owls and ArtPrize.  The International Festival of Owls is held in the small town of Houston, Minnesota, but...

  Penny Preville Trunk ShowFebruary 23 - 25, 2018Vail Village   Starting as an admirer of her grandmother's jewelry box and emerging as an award-winning jewelry designer, Penny Preville has become known for her use of 18-karat gold set with white brilliant diamonds and accented with milgrain and hand engraving. Her contemporary yet antique-inspired designs offer a fresh take on gold and diamond jewelry.             "What started out as a hobby turned into a business," Preville said. "Word started to spread about my designs, and I went on to win the 1978 Jewelers of America New Designer...