Bloomington's Hometown Jeweler 403 South College Avenue Bloomington, Indiana 47403 (812) 332-2676

Jewelers of America is the national association for professional jewelers, and advocates professionalism and high ethical standards in the jewelry trade. They offer consumers advice on choosing and caring for fine jewelry through their website and through handouts available at our store. Visit the site by selecting their logo, or visit Settle Jewelry for all your jewelry care and selection needs.

ADiamondIsForever.com, the consumer-oriented branch of the Diamond Promotion Service, is great source of information on how to select the right diamond. You've heard about the 4 Cs? Now they will be explained in easily understandable terms. It is also possible to design your own engagement ring through the website. Choose the size, shape and configuration of your dreams, print it out, then bring it in. We'll help you make that dream a reality.

Established in 1931, GIA is the world’s largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and education. GIA is the creator of the famous 4Cs of diamond value (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) and the corporate birthplace of the International Diamond Grading System™. Today, GIA’s D to Z color-grading scale and Flawless to I3 clarity-grading scale are recognized by virtually every professional jeweler and savvy diamond buyer in the world.

The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute is an educational organization with membership available for those interested in horology (the study of time). Our two on-site Certified Master Watchmakers, each a long-standing member of AWCI, have varied backgrounds in timepiece repairs, with much of their skill and knowledge gained through AWCI's bench courses and continuing education programs.

The World Gold Council is an association of the world's leading gold producers dedicated to the promotion of gold. See a by-the-minute update of the current gold spot price on their website, along with answers to such questions as "How much gold is still underground?"

And you thought platinum was the hot NEW metal? From The Platinum Guild’s website: Platinum is found in meteorites which crashed to earth 2 billion years ago. Since then this rare metal has made appearances throughout history, re-emerging in the 1700s to fascinate kings and alchemists. Platinum grew in popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries and today is the precious metal of choice of movie stars and the glitterati. 

If you are looking for a place to eat, shop or play in downtown Bloomington, visit the commission's website. Settle Jewelry is proud to have been a part of the downtown neighborhood for 50 years!

To see maps of downtown Bloomington and surrounding areas, or to find out about things to do and places to stay, visit the Convention and Visitor's Bureau's site. Breakaway to Bloomington!