Prom P-R-O-M PROM!

So if you have high school aged children, you're probably already aware of this, but Prom season is approaching rapidly! You'll have to excuse me for being a little but like a kid in a candy store with this post, but this English girl didn't move to the US until four years ago, and the closest my high school got to prom was a dinner cruise for our Sixth Form Leavers' Ball. Which was pretty fancy, but not acres-of-tulle-and-sequins fancy. 

If you're looking for accessories and jewelry for prom, The Hidden Jewel has you covered! We carry a wide range of sparkly goodness, from tiny, pretty rhinestone earrings to show-stopping statement necklaces. wonder on over to our special occasion collection, and find yourself in a little corner of sparkly, rhinestone heaven!

Our great selection of minaudieres gives you that little bit of Hollywood glamour while providing a practical solution to carrying all of your necessaries for the evening. But don't feel like that's your only option! We have a great range of fun clutches and evening bags in a variety of colors, textures and finishes. 

If you;re looking for something a little different, we have a selection of colored rhinestones and varied metal settings, Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more are always available. If you don't see what you need in store, we are often able to make a special order for that perfect piece, too!

And this isn't exclusively for prom either! Planning your wedding? Congratulations! Invited to a Black Tie affair? How fabulous! Let us help you pick out the perfect partners to your evening ensemble. Whether you're looking for that one unique item or for accessories for your entire bridal party, we're here to help!

While we might not be able to help much with the limo, tux, flowers, or gown, we can definitely help spread a little glitter with our fabulous ranges of jewelry and accessories. So come on down with your friends, dance along with the music in store, and find the perfect things to make your prom night your moment to shine!

New Arrivals for Spring

So Spring is finally here (hurrah!) and arriving with the warmer weather come new trinkets and treats here at the Hidden Jewel. 

We welcome through our doors new apparel from Miilla, one of our favourite California clothing lines, jewelry from Europe thanks to Escape From Paris, Canadian creations in glass, resin, pewter and gold from Anne Marie Chagnon, closer to home we have new pieces from Worcester's Tied To You, and welcome to our family Massachusetts makers Creative Curves, Unique Treasures, and McHugh Creations. We also have new designs of oversized nightshirt from Emerson Street, a fabulous gift idea for Easter baskets or Mother's Day. 

You've probably heard me talking about Escape From Paris before now, either here on the blog or over on Facebook. This collective features artisans from France, Spain and Italy. The different styles of jewelry from different artists are all tied together by a sense of easy elegance, and a palette tending to favor coppers and grays over golds and silvers. we have lots of fun new pieces for Spring; lots of stackable layering bracelets and rings, and long light-weight necklaces for a touch of drama. the rings pictured are one of our favorites; they appear to be one-size, but soak them in hot water and they become malleable, and will mold to fit any finger size. Pretty ingenious, don't you think? 

New arrivals from Escape From Paris.

McHugh Creations are a new addition to the store. They come to us from Putnam CT and Cape Cod MA. The brain-child of two sisters-in-law, McHugh Creations brings a delightful hodgepodge of tastes and textures together to create a little something for everyone. Their pieces have a distinct bohemian flavor, perfect for a little beachy glamour. They have lots of memory wire wrap bracelets, the perfect way to throw a little sparkle into the mix, and with no fasteners or clasps to worry about these are perfect for the girl on the go!

A sampling from our new artists, McHugh Creations. 

Tiffany Gentile, the creative force behind Unique Treasures, brings us a flair for the use of color. Perfect for the warmer months, the creations of Unique Treasures play with color and texture to create wearable beaded pieces that manage to be fun and youthful without straying into childish. Many of Tiffany's creations have a matching necklace, bracelet or earring available too, so you can buy just one piece or the whole ensemble should the mood strike you. 

Treasures from Massachusetts-based artisan, Tiffany Gentile. 

And if you need the perfect gift, be sure to check out her range of beaded kitchen and bar wares. From olive picks to Martini glasses to pie servers, Unique Treasures really does live up to it's name, offering a fabulous range of products for every occasion. Whilst not dishwasher safe, all kitchenware from Unique Treasures is made using tarnish-resistant stainless steel, and can be washed by hand using warm water and a mild detergent. 

Some colorful kitchenware from Unique Treasures.

Hailing from West Boylston, Creative Curves comes from the mind of jewelry designer, glass bead maker and stay-at-home-mom Michelle Sinofsky-Eshbaugh. Her pieces combine wire-work, natural stones such as druzy or pearl, and her very own hand made lampwork glass beads. Michelle has been creating jewelry forever, but took the plunge into working with glass in 2003 with an introductory course in glass bead making at Worcester Center for Crafts. 

Hand crafted lampwork glass bead and wire work from Creative Curves. 

And now to introduce a new arrival in store. The Anne Marie Chagnon Luv collection comes to us from Montreal, Canada. Anne-Marie's pieces bring together pewter, glass, resin, and gold to create "eye catching manifestations from a mysterious world of beauty from beyond". Anne-Marie trained at the Fine Arts Faculty of the University of Quebec in Montreal. This collection has a unique and distinctive flavor, a genuine tribute to personal expression. 

The latest addition to the Hidden Jewel family, Anne-Marie Chagnon from Montreal. 

Tied to You by Lella is another stalwart of The Hidden Jewel, having been with us from the start. Handmade right here in Worcester, Lella takes silk scarves and men's neck ties and creates unique, striking pieces of wearable art. She also takes commissions to make a truly unique heirloom for you, breathing new life into scarves or ties which may otherwise have sat neglected in a dresser drawer. A new selection arrived in store for Spring; Lella often brings us new designs so be sure to check back frequently to see what's new

The latest additions to our Tied To You family

And lastly, the latest additions to our range of apparel. Relative newcomers to the marketplace, California company Miilla was born in 2010. During the Fall we had a great selection of lightweight jackets and vests that proved popular (we still have a few pieces, come on in and take a look), and these are the latest offering. These 100% linen knit sweaters are the perfect layering choice as the days get warmer. 

Some of our latest arrivals from Miilla (with jewelry by Escape From Paris.)

This is just a little insight into our newest arrivals in store. Our stock is always evolving and coming in to see us in store is always the best way to make sure you don't miss anything! we're really excited to see some lightness and colors coming through the door, this winter has gone on for long enough now!

We'll see you in store!

Seeing out the year in style!

Still looking for something fabulous to wear tomorrow night to see in the new year? Well fret not my friends. At the Hidden Jewel  we have the perfect answer for your predicament! We're ending the year with a bang...for one day only get 40% off all apparel (excludes consignment), 40% off all boots from Bronx, and 40% off all boots from Diba!
We need to make room for new Spring lines, and you need beautiful things to wear. It's the perfect solution!
We're open until 6pm tomorrow so be sure to come and see us.

Christmas Eve!

So I've been a bad blogger recently and have been neglecting this page. Which makes me feel bad... So In a bid to show it a bit more love, here's details of today's promo!
We're feeling extra Christmassy today, and in the spirit of the season we've added extras goodies to our promo today. 24% off all boots from Bronx and Diba, 24% off all leather jackets from Stillman Studio and 24% off all outerwear from Vertigo Paris. 

Even when we sell these at full price they're the best prices I have found (and trust me, I've spent a long time searching to compare prices), so with an additional 24% off I'm struggling to find any reason to not buy today!We're closing at 6pm today so we can get home to our families, so hurry in to make the most of these fantastic deals!From all of us here at the Hidden Jewel, thank you for a wonderful first month-and-a-bit of business, and have a fantastic Christmas filled with wonder and joy! Normal service resumes December 26th at 11am. 

Chomping at the bit...

The good news: the store is looking amazing and we're so excited to be able to show it (and all the wonderful trinkets and treasures inside) off to everyone. The bad news: we still don't have the keys. It's been a week of frustrations, and we're so disappointed to have to push back our opening. Sadly, at this point things are beyond our control. While we're waiting, not too patiently I might add, to get our sticky little paws on our premises we are still working hard to get everything shipshape and ready for launch. We're getting to grips with our computer system, planning lots of fun things, readying our stock and expanding our online presence. If you want to keep up-to-date with The Hidden Jewel's latest news be sure to follow us. We're on facebook, twitter and pinterest. So join us online and get to know us, then meet us like old friends once we're open!

Making Our Presence Known...

If you've driven along Shrewsbury Street in Worcester recently, then the chances are that you've seen the developments at the old Buick dealership at Number 72. We're pretty excited for these changes, because along with the Italian eatery Volturno, delicious cupcakes from the future home of Sweet, and the offices of Worcester Magazine, this beautifully restored former car dealership (and apparently also a former speakeasy...) is home to The Hidden Jewel. 

That's our door...

Ok, so the store might still be a construction site on the inside, but it's beginning to take shape and we're so stoked to open next month. And we might just have to pop round to the neighbours' for something yummy to eat!

Who we are and what we do.

Welcome to The Hidden Jewel! We're a new fashion boutique coming soon to Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA. We aim to become your go-to destination for accessories, gifts and more. Whether you're searching for a unique piece to complete your ensemble, the perfect gift for someone special, a fabulous pre-loved piece or just have a compulsion to find and adore beautiful trinkets (like us!) then we're the place to be. From the everyday to the extraordinary, we have someone for everyone. 

We come from very different backgrounds but found ourselves in retail, in the same place at the same time. We saw things we liked and things we didn't, and we're setting out to include the best and exclude the worst. We know style isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither should customer service be. 

Right now, the store is still a construction zone, but things are moving quickly and we're really excited to be finished and plan to open by the end of October 2013. In the mean time, follow us on twitter @hiddenjewelworc,  and come and play with us on Pinterest. We'll be on Facebook soon, too. We have an exciting online marketplace coming soon too, but more on that another time.

At the moment we're only a fledgling business, just finding our wings, but give us time and we're going to soar, and we'd love for you to come along and fly with us!