FREE PANDORA Gift with Purchase

Great news, PANDORA fans! Now through April 16, receive a FREE Compose earring post with your $50 purchase of PANDORA jewelry. Stop in and shop our PANDORA counter today!

Michele Sport Sail

Keep time in style this season with this Michele Sport Sail watch, new this spring. True to the nautical tradition, the timepiece features a classic navy dial in stainless steel. Visit our store to pre-order yours today.

Heart of Gold Ball 2011

See our donated Charles Krypell pendant at the American Heart Association's annual Northwest Indiana Heart of Gold Ball, Carnevale di Venezia, on Saturday, April 16th at the Radisson Hotel.

Bridal Block Party on Facebook

This April, gather the ladies and plan your dream wedding right here in Downtown Valparaiso. Valparaiso Bridal Block Party is set for Friday April 29th, 2011 from 12-7 p.m. Join the party on Facebook, Like the page and tell all of your friends. Guests will receive exclusive offers, including deals on engraving of attendants' gifts and 15% off wedding bands at Martin Binder Jeweler. Also, at Martin Binder Jeweler, speak with owner and florist, Patrick Fabian of House of Fabian. Events of the day also include food and cake tastings, a runway show, photo shoots and more!

Swiss Army Watches, Now 30% Off

In order to make room for a new watch collection, we have discounted Swiss Army timepieces and accessories by 30 percent! Various styles are available and Mother's Day is just around the corner. This offer is valid only while supplies last so visit us today for the best selection.

Caber Park Michele Watch in Rose Gold

This rose gold and diamond Michele Caber Park timepiece is brand new to our Michele showcase. The Swiss Made watch has a mother of pearl dial and a .60 carat diamond bezel. Fashion insiders say rose gold is the "it" metal for Spring 2011. Stop in today to try on this fabulous watch!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks, and all things Irish, from leprechauns to the color green. In the jewelery industry, the color green can be found in gemstones such as Emerald (pictured to the left), Peridot, Jade, Tourmaline and countless more.

Facebook Giveaway

We are running a contest over on Facebook to help Martin Binder Jeweler reach 500 Likes. Once we hit 500, TWO separate random winners will be selected. Each winner will receive this sterling silver pearl pendant and matching earring set, $85 value. Refer Martin Binder to your friends NOW for your chance to win!

Chicago Street Theatre Encores Gala

Guests at Chicago Street Theatre's Encores Gala raved over this 14-karat yellow gold, black and white diamond pendant. The pendant was featured for Bubbly & Bling to sponsor the theatre. The evening of March 12th was filled with delicious hor d'oeuvres at Strongbow Inn and great performances by Chicago Street Theatre's premier actors.

Denim & Diamonds to Benefit OE

See our donated jewelry at Delta Theta Tau's Winter Gala: Denim and Diamonds to benefit Opportunity Enterprise. This elegant evening takes place at Harre Union, Valparaiso University, 6 p.m. March 11th. The night will feature hors d'ouevres from around the world, a cash bar, silent auction and raffle for this stunning black & white diamond pendant set in 14-karat white gold.

FREE PANDORA Lobster Bracelet

Shop our PANDORA boutique today and receive a FREE lobster clasp bracelet with your $75 purchase. Select bright colors to match your Spring outfits or create a bracelet for a friend. We have hundreds of beads in-stock now; don't miss out on this great gift with purchase through Saturday.

Proud to Sponsor St. Paul's Bubbly and Bling

Come see our awesome raffle prizes we've donated for the Bubbly and Bling! Saint Paul Catholic School is hosting a Mardi Gras Gala Auction on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at County Line Orchard, located at 200 S County Line Rd in Hobart. Tickets are $40 each and available from Erinne Isley, 219.531.7641 or by contacting the school office at 219.462.3374.

The evening begins at 6 pm and consists of dinner, cash bar, silent & live auctions, raffle events, $1 auctions and our Bubbly and Bling event, where participants can purchase a glass of champagne, each glass entering them into a chance to win some great pieces of jewelry courtesy of Martin Binder Jewelers.

All proceeds benefit the children of St. Paul Catholic School. For more information or to make donations, contact Andre Hernandez at 219.608.0517.

Our Stunning Diamond Pendant is This Year's Encores Bling

Our customer, Viktoria Voller is a living, breathing marketing campaign for both Martin Binder Jeweler and Encores, Chicago Street Theatre’s largest fundraiser of the year.

That’s because the piece of jewelry, courtesy of Martin Binder, that she won at last year’s event became her engagement gift. It wasn’t as if the engagement was a surprise – her long-time beau Don McAuliffe had proposed a month earlier while the two were out dancing at a local restaurant, “but he didn’t have anything to make it official,” explains Viktoria.

What was a surprise, however, was the way their engagement became official.

Don bought champagne during the Bubbly & Bling portion of the evening for a chance to win the pendant from Martin Binder. Neither of them favors champagne, but they wanted to support the theatre, so they gave the champagne away to other people seated at their table. When Don learned he was the winner, he was stunned. “He told me he hadn’t won anything since he won a candy bar in fourth grade,” laughs Viktoria.

He looked at her and said, “Well, this could be your engagement gift.” Viktoria didn’t want a ring anyway – she preferred a different piece of jewelry to solidify their intent to marry - so the beautiful pendant was just fine with her.

“We officially became engaged at Encores. From that night on, we started planning the wedding.”

The couple, both avid ballroom dancers, were married seven months later --- on the dance floor at Shorewood Forest Club House to a choreographed Viennese Waltz as John Denver’s “Annie’s Song” played.

“I’ve always enjoyed Encores and coming to the shows,” says Viktoria, who has been involved with Chicago Street Theatre and Community Theatre Guild since 1982. She’ll be back at this year’s event – this time with her husband.

Encores, now in its 14^th year, supports Chicago Street Theatre productions, ongoing building improvements, and educational programs. The gala will be held on Saturday, March 12, at Strongbow Inn. This year’s theme is “Serenade the Moon: Enjoy music celebrating life, love, and laughter.”

Martin Binder Jeweler is again sponsoring a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for Bubbly & Bling. The lady’s 14-karat yellow gold pendant features 20 white diamonds surrounding a black diamond that was hand-selected in Mumbai, India. Owner and Gemologist Robert Flude traveled to India in January searching for great values and discovered this particular black diamond.

Encores tickets are now on sale, and reservations must be received no later than March 4, 2011. Individual tickets are $50 each, and Celebrity Circle seats are $75 each. A Celebrity Circle table for 10 is $750. To reserve tickets, e-mail Apryl Niksch at http://www.vendini.com/e/rd.php?id=30639436&cid=24703&link_number=&u=mailto%3Aapryln%40chicagostreet.org or call (219) 464-1636, Ext. 101.