Windsor Jewelers, Inc.

10/09/2026

Fashion has long been fascinated by the mystical, macabre, and romantic, continually returning to the visual language of witches, mourning dress, and the occult. Jewelry has an even longer relationship with the supernatural: amulets, talismans, crosses, serpents, spiders, and gemstones have been worn for centuries as symbols of protection, faith, remembrance, and good fortune.

This October, that history feels especially timely as Gothic romance returns to the runway. Vogue recently traced the season’s distinctly witchy mood across collections from Comme des Garçons, Rick Owens, Erdem, and Lanvin, alongside a broader revival of Victorian influences, lace, corsetry, and darkly romantic silhouettes. Against that backdrop, blackened gold, diamonds, garnets, amethysts, crosses, webs, and coiling forms feel newly relevant.

From Victorian curiosities to contemporary designs, these are jewels with a darker side and enough history, symbolism, and craftsmanship to remain compelling long after Halloween.

10/07/2026

At Windsor Jewelers, Inc., our highest measure of success has always been the satisfaction and confidence of our clients. This month, we are incredibly proud to celebrate a special milestone: reaching 50 reviews on Google.

Every single review represents a unique story, from parting with a cherished family estate to finding a trusted partner for a fair, straightforward evaluation. Reading your ongoing feedback about our welcoming, pressure-free environment and professional acumen reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

Read ten standout experiences you’ve shared with us recently.

To every client who has walked through our doors, sat down with our team, and taken the time to write a review: thank you. We look forward to continuing to earn your trust, one handshake at a time.

10/07/2026

At Windsor Jewelers, Inc., our highest measure of success has always been the satisfaction and confidence of our clients. This month, we are incredibly proud to celebrate a special milestone: reaching 50 reviews on Google.

Every single review represents a unique story, from parting with a cherished family estate to finding a trusted partner for a fair, straightforward evaluation. Reading your ongoing feedback about our welcoming, pressure-free environment and professional acumen reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

Swipe through to read ten standout experiences you’ve shared with us recently.

To every client who has walked through our doors, sat down with our team, and taken the time to write a review: thank you. We look forward to continuing to earn your trust, one handshake at a time.

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09/29/2026

September belongs to sapphire, a gemstone long associated with loyalty, truth, and nobility, and treasured by royalty for centuries.

This month's Acquisition Spotlight is this Harry Winston necklace, a diamond-set collar that gives way to a pendant centered on an exceptional unheated Ceylon sapphire. Diamonds surround its vivid blue, lending the piece the presence of a royal jewel while keeping the eye on the stone.

A renowned connoisseur of extraordinary gems, Harry Winston understood the power of letting a remarkable stone speak for itself.

09/28/2026

Windsor founder and CEO Paul Lubetsky was interviewed for Rapaport Magazine’s guide to collecting pre-owned jewelry.

Among the questions the article explores: What’s the difference between an appraisal and a purchase evaluation, and how can condition, provenance, and shifting demand change a piece’s value?

Paul shares what he looks for when assessing a jewel and why the answer may go well beyond its stones and setting.

Read the article:
https://hubs.li/Q04ytTKG0

Featured on Rapaport Magazine. Store owners and appraisers, including Windsor Jewelers, Inc.'s Paul Lubetsky, share their best advice, from inspecting condition and hallmarks to understanding the crucial difference between an evaluation and an appraisal.

09/25/2026

Two sapphires can look incredibly similar to the untrained eye, yet differ in value by hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. The secret lies beneath the surface: geographic origin, trace element chemistry, and unheated status.

From the exhausted heights of the Himalayas to the riverbeds of Sri Lanka, a sapphire’s origin dictates its place in jewelry history and its modern secondary market value.

In our latest article, we explore:
- The mineralogical origin
- The chromatic spectrum
- The Holy Trinity of Blue: Kashmir, Burma and Ceylon
- How a sapphire's characteristics translate into secondary-market value

https://hubs.li/Q04yly6_0

09/23/2026

Precision, polish, and perfection.

For Virgo, the beauty is in the details. Known for structure, organization, and a perfectionist's eye, the sign's aesthetic translates naturally to jewelry through precise geometry, symmetry, meticulous craftsmanship, and perfectly proportioned stones.

Even the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco masterpiece of repetition and symmetry, feels Virgo-coded, which is no wonder considering construction began on September 19, 1928.

Virgo's famous tastemakers follow suit. Virgo fashion icons Zendaya, Blake Lively, and Beyoncé are celebrated for looks that commit completely to a theme, where no detail feels accidental. And Karl Lagerfeld, another Virgo, made rigorous black-and-white dressing, sharp structure, and immaculate consistency his signature.

From Art Deco geometry and step-cut diamonds to perfectly balanced color and form, this edit proves the devil's in the details and in fine jewelry, perfectionism pays off.

09/10/2026

Industry colleagues, we’ll see you in Hong Kong next week! 🇭🇰

Join Windsor Jewelers, Inc. at Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong, September 16–20.

📍 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
📍 Booth CH-J12

We look forward to connecting with our international industry partners.

09/08/2026

Our greatest pride isn't just in the jewelry we evaluate, but in the consistent, pressure-free experience we provide every single day. When we receive reviews highlighting the exact same core values—transparency, comfort, and professionalism—it reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

Thank you to both of these wonderful clients for taking the time to share your feedback. Whether you are parting with a single piece or evaluating a full estate collection, our doors are always open for a straightforward, comfortable conversation.

08/31/2026

Where there’s smoke, there’s Cartier.

Inspired by the decorative paper bands wrapped around ci**rs, this 1970s Cartier ring reimagines the Corona Corona Habana label in yellow gold and vibrant red enamel complete with a central portrait and raised lettering.

Its playful transformation of an everyday object into precious jewelry reveals a less familiar side of the maison, where wit and craftsmanship come together.

Have a vintage Cartier piece tucked away? Windsor’s specialists can help uncover its story and assess its value.