Db Appraisals in the
Sunriver Business Park
After retiring as the owner of The Wooden Jewel, Denise Bryant has launched a new career as a “jewelry detective.”
Her new business is Db Appraisals where she assists her clients in investigating their jewelry to provide a certified appraisal.
“The primary reason for a certified appraisal is for insurance and legal purposes,” Denise shared. “A certified appraisal is a higher standard to evaluate jewelry pieces, and it is held up in a court of law. Insurance companies would prefer to have a certified appraisal as well so they know it will hold up in a court of law.”
A member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraiser, Denise has earned several certificates to qualify to provide certified appraisals.
“I enjoy the science side of gems and jewelry,” she said. “I love looking for clues including the jeweler’s stamp and the cut and quality of the gems. An antique piece of jewelry may take time to investigate when and where it was crafted.”
Denise said a certified appraisal is more than weighing the metal such as gold or looking at the quality of the gems.
“There are high standards that go into evaluating a piece including testing the stones and the metal,” she said. “I recently evaluated a ring where the gold band was marked 18K and it was only 14K. I also make sure the gems are authentic and not man made.”
An appraisal for one piece of jewelry is $165 and each additional piece of jewelry is $130. It takes one to two weeks to have a piece evaluated. If you are interested in learning more or making an appointment, please contact Denise at 541-390-0830 or Denisebryant3433@gmail.com to arrange a time to visit her in her Sunriver office.
Village Bike and Ski is the premier bicycle and ski rental, repair and sales shop in Sunriver. Village Bike and Ski’s staff knows all the local trails and can recommend rides for all skill levels. We can help you with your vacation planning when it comes to bikes and ski related activities.
Bikes:
- Village Bike and Ski carries Trek and Cannondale as the premier bicycle lines.
- We have a huge fleet of beach cruisers, tag-a-longs, trailers, and comfort multi-speed bikes.
- Our high-end demo 29er and 650b front and full suspension fleet, as well as our Cannondale and Trek Carbon road bike fleet, is the most extensive in Central Oregon.
Skis:
- We carry Blizzard, Stockli, Fischer, and Head.
- Junior, Aline, and performance skis.
- Save money and time by renting your skis in Sunriver the day before you head to the hill.
Snowboards:
- We carry Ride Highlife UL and Machete
- From tiny boards for junior to big powder surfing boards, we have gear for the whole family. Village Bike and Ski features beginner friendly rental gear and high-end demos from Ride.
- Boot rentals starting at children’s size 1.
For rentals, please fill out our online waiver in advance. Waivers can be found on our website.
Email:
kevin@villagebikeandski.com
Partners In Care is unique among hospice, home health, and palliative care service providers as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, managed and operated by executives and medical professionals who live in Central Oregon. The organization is guided by a board of directors with strong connections in the community.
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Happen
A husband’s birthday wish wasn’t for himself.
Rather, it was for his wife to use her creativity to open a boutique.
And that’s the start of the story of Happen, a home and gift boutique in The Village at Sunriver.
Sierra Gealon and her mother, Gretchen Weaver, are the co-owners of Happen.
They invite community members to attend the boutique’s grand opening 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. There will be a ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. along with a chance to win a gift card to the store. There will be a discount on items for local community members.
Back to how Happen happened.
“My children and I took my husband to breakfast for his birthday, and he made a wish for me to start a business,” Sierra, 32, said. “We went for a walk in The Village and saw the store front near Hot Lava Bakery was available. He said to me, let’s make this happen.”
A builder of custom homes, Ikaika Gealon helped her design and build the store’s interior.
“My mom and I always wanted to do something together,” Sierra said. “My sister makes jewelry that we sell at the store and my mom makes custom handbags.”
Warm and cozy, the store has something for everyone and every occasion. There are candles to cards, infant clothes and children’s toys, glassware to vases and linens to baskets.
“Every item has a story because my mom and I carefully consider what we want to sell, making an effort to sell locally made items along with items made by women or women-owned businesses,” Sierra said. “We are planning on having holiday items in November.”
They also plan to have workshops such as how to make a wreath, how to wrap gifts, holiday decorating, flower arranging and ideas for table settings.
“My mom and I always dreamed of opening a boutique together,” Sierra said. “We want to be a part of the Sunriver community where locals can find unique, meaningful and heirloom gifts or for their own homes.”
Happen is located in The Village at Sunriver, Suite 120. Call 541-815-4425, email Gealon.sierra@gmail.com or visit http://www.happenhome.com.
Village Threads: Fashion Forward Looks, Accessories, and Gifts
Village Threads is a women’s clothing boutique for all seasons! We look for trendy clothes and accessories for a variety of ages and lifestyles. Our mission at Village Threads is not only to provide high quality, unique, and flattering clothes and accessories, but also to provide exceptional customer service and a welcoming environment for every customer.
Our staff is here to help you find pieces that make you feel good and flatter your body type. You shop with us because you like the personal customer service you get; and we love that you become not just our customers, but our friends.
In store, you will find brands like Neon Buddha, Jag Jeans, Michael Stars, Hobo Handbags, Fenini, Tribal, Splendid, Neesha, XCVI, Kerisma, Tart Collections, Habitat, and many more!
Give us a call or stop by our shop in The Village at Sunriver today! Visit our Facebook page to keep up with us.
