Ten Year Anniversary Charm

This year, PANDORA jewelry celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the bracelet. This anniversary charm, called Destiny, pairs nicely with the all gold or two-tone bracelet. The charm is made of 14-karat yellow gold and has eight round diamonds. What a lovely piece! Now in stock.

Amethyst and the Wrath of Dionysus.

According to Greek mythology, Amethyst became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. When Amethyst cried out to Goddess Diana for help, she immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone (quartz). When Dionysus realized what had happened and felt remorse for his actions, his tears dripped into his goblet of red wine. The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple quartz that is now known as Amethyst.

The name amethyst derives from the ancient Greek word amethustos, meaning sober. It was said that an amethyst could prevent the bearer from becoming excessively drunk and also instills a sober and serious mind. It was believed that if a person drank from a cup or goblet made entirely of amethyst, he or she would not get drunk at all. In Greek mythology, amethyst was rock crystal dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. Ancient Egyptians used the stone as the representative of the zodiac sign of the goat. The goat was considered the enemy of vines and vineyards, and therefore the antidote of wine.

WIN A DIAMOND HEART PENDANT

Now through Feb. 12th, enter to win this beautiful double heart, diamond and white gold pendant. See this pendant on display in our store window, stop in and enter to win. Drawing will be held on Feb. 12th. Now through Valentine's Day, receive a red heart sampler of South Bend Chocolates with your $150 purchase. In-store party on Feb. 12th with crafts for kids and a liquid chocolate fountain for all to enjoy!

Black is the New Diamond. And Brown, Too.

The jewelry industry's insatiable appetite for variety is finally beginning to pay off big time for black diamond, a category of colored diamond that was once held in such low esteem among specialists in these gems that few carried it. But from the shows we've traveled, including our buy trip last week, designers have embraced the collections of black diamond jewelry. Consumers have weighed in black diamond today is a jewelry industry staple.

Midnight Magic

Occasionally, a pure-crystal natural black diamond comes along that puts competing species to shame and is one of nature's glories. Such stones are ultra-rare and have been the object of a secret search among collectors that rivals the more public quest for fugitive colors such as red.

Our latest shipment of beautiful black and brown diamond fine jewelry will be in-store soon. Come in soon or call us at 219.462.5931, or email us and we'll let you know when these beauties arrive.

Melt Her Heart with Chocolate and Diamonds

Martin Binder Jeweler has teamed up with South Bend Chocolate for our second annual gift with purchase. February 5th-14th, receive a red heart box of South Bend Chocolates with your $150 purchase.



And, on February 12th, join our in-store party! We are the premier one-stop-shop this year allowing you to purchase beautiful jewelry, indulge in our liquid chocolate fountain, and bring your children for a Valentine craft. Also, enter to win a diamond heart pendant! "Like" our Facebook page for more details.

Valentine's Day PANDORA Gift with Purchase

Visit our store and we will help you select your precious moments and assist you with creating a piece that is meaningful and unique, to you. February 1st through the 14th, receive a PANDORA travel jewelry roll with your $125 purchase. Join the PANDORA club, at pandora.net to receive updates with exclusive offers and limited edition jewelry pieces.

New Year, New Look

After months of construction, our renovation is finally complete. Awnings were added to the outside of our building, and we are so pleased with the overall look. View more images on Facebook.