Meeting With The Pope
Posted on : 2017
In the Fall of 2017, our Congregation from Miami, Florida completed a long awaited mission to Rome, Italy, where we met with Pope Francis. Led by Rabbi Mario Rojzman, a South Florida Leadership Mission traveled to The Vatican in mid-October. Vatican City is a unique and wonderful place. The massive structure not only exudes an air of spirituality and faith, but it is amazing to walk in such historic, grand structures. We all read about The Vatican in history books and see it in movies and on the news, but nothing prepares you for actually walking into the massive, column-lined circle that is St. Peter’s Square, standing in St. Peter’s Basilica where so many historic events have taken place, or gazing up at the delicate brushwork of Michelangelo’s fresco, The Last Judgement, in the Sistine Chapel.
On October 18th, we were at Saint Peter’s Square with about 70,000 people anxiously awaiting our meeting with Pope Francis. The fifty members of the South Florida Leadership Mission and myself sat in the front row. I had designed a solid silver zucchetto/yarmulke (an ecclesiastical skullcap) as a token of appreciation to present to him. When the Holy Father entered, everyone stood to greet him. He had a warm smile and he greeted each person with genuine kindness and enthusiasm. When he came up to me, he shook my hand and I presented him with the zucchetto/yarmulke. He held the cap for a few minutes, turning it over in his hands and admiring the work. When he was finished, he smiled at me and thanked me for the gift.
Meeting the Pope was a truly wonderful, unique, and memorable experience. I am so grateful the South Florida Leadership Mission and I had a chance to hold audience with the Holy Father. I am so honored, too, to have presented His Holiness with a meaningful, handcrafted gift, and that he was so receptive to the gesture. The Vatican is a marvelous, awe-inspiring place, and I hope everyone is able to experience it at least once in their lifetime.
Carlos Correa Engagement Ring
Posted on : 2017
Carlos Correa Engagement Ring
We were honored to be the jewelers for the Carlos Correa engagement ring. Just moments after Carlos Correa, shortstop for the Houston Astros, helped bring his team to victory in the 2017 World Series, he crossed another daunting hurdle: popping the question to his girlfriend, 2016 Miss Texas USA, Daniella Rodriguez. Correa was so caught up in the moment that he turned to Rodriguez mid-interview on live TV. Termed the “Carlos Correa Engagement Ring,” Correa purchased the ring at Richard’s Gems and Jewelry. Although Correa wanted to pop the question well before winning the World Series, he held out until the last game of the season—just in case!—and used that time to secure what he knew what be Rodriguez’s dream ring.
We are always proud to provide beautifully crafted engagement rings that couples celebrate a lifetime of love. We are incredibly thrilled and honored to have one of our rings not only signify yet another wonderful union, but also play a part in such a nationally, memorable moment!
During a recent game at the Houston Astro’s ballpark, Fernando had the pleasure of meeting Carlos Correa’s lovely fiancé, Daniella Rodriguez. The soon-to-be Mrs. Correa was very sweet and grateful for her beautiful ring, which she showed off with pride on her left ring finger.
Daniella and Carlos plan to tie the knot this June in downtown Houston surrounded by their closest family and friends. We wish them all the happiness in the world as they begin this adventure together.
1. We Made it! Top 10, 2013 & 2014 List!
Posted on : 04/15/2013
2. Richard’s Gems Local Top 10 Appearance
Posted on : 02/14/2013
Richard’s Gems Local Top 10 Appearance
2013 Nominee Florida Retailer f the Year
Posted on : 01/30/2014
3. New Times Best of Award: Best Jewelry Store
Posted on : 08/02/2012
4. Richard’s nominated for Best Jewelry Store
Posted on : 10/15/2012
Richard’s Gems & Jewelry nominated for Best Jewelry Store in South Florida
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October 2012, Miami, FL – Last month, the Daily Business Review selected Richard’s Gems & Jewelry for the “Best Jewelry” business category in South Florida for their “Best of 2012” survey. The public voted on the top vendors serving South Florida’s legal, real estate and banking industries. Richard’s Gems & Jewelry is honored to be part of the “Best of 2012” nominees. “For the past 28 years, we have provided our customers with the highest level of quality, best customer service, and the absolute lowest prices, making people happy one diamond at a time! We are proud to announce that Richard’s Gems and Jewelry has been nominated for Best Jewelry Store in the Daily Business Review Best of 2012”, stated Fernando Schlaen, Store Manager. About Richard’s Gems & Jewelry:Richard’s Gems & Jewelry has been serving satisfied customers since 1984. It is conveniently located in the Seybold Building in Downtown Miami. Richard’s takes exceptional pride in the service it provides to its customers.
Family is the key to its success. Richard’s is a family-owned business and customers are treated like family. The store is always complimented on its extensive selection and great values. Highly trained jewelry professionals are always available to help its customers with all of their jewelry needs.
5. CBS: Best Jewelry Stores In South Florida
Posted on : 05/26/2011
6. Out And About South West Florida
Posted on : 01/29/2014
72nd annual Miami International Boat Show
Posted on : 02/13/2013
5 Days of Extravagance in Miami: Boats and Diamonds
The 72nd annual Progressive Miami International Boat Show returns President’s Day Weekend, Feb. 14-18, 2013 for five days of nautical fun. This colossal event draws more than 100,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world to explore the best of boating, and generates big business in Florida and for the U.S. recreational boating industry.
As Miami’s premier boating event, the 2013 show delivers attendees an all-access pass to discover the boating lifestyle and a chance to shop the newest boats and marine accessories. An annual tradition for new and seasoned boaters, the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show provides deals on hundreds of boats, gear and accessories from the region’s premier dealers and retailers, interactive courses covering all-things boating, and attractions for all ages.
While having a great time at Miami International Boat Show, shop for jewelry at the Seybold Building, the largest jewelry building in South Florida, located in Downtown Miami. If you are looking for beautiful, fine jewelry, go to a store that provides the highest level of quality, best customer service, and the absolute lowest prices. Richard’s Gems & Jewelry has been serving satisfied customers since 1984. Richard’s takes exceptional pride in the service it provides to its customers. The store is always complimented on its extensive selection and great values. Highly trained jewelry professionals are always available to help its customers with all of their jewelry needs. You cannot miss the opportunity to visit Richard’s Gems and Jewelry!
Celebration of the Sea Foundation
Posted on : 12/11/2010
Richard’s Gems and Jewelry, along with Pearl and Co., is a proud sponsor of a two-night charity fundraiser for the Celebration of the Sea Foundation. The first night, Friday, July 17, 2009, featured the Amaya Swimwear Fashion Show at Hotel Victor in South Beach. Sponsors included Amaya Swimwear, Cosmix, Urban Decay Cosmetics, GHM, SoFi, and Vaughn Inc. The second night, Saturday, July 18, 2009, featured the Betty Bangs Swimwear fashion show, at the MIA at Biscayne in downtown Miami, starring top international models Tina Brady and Claudia Davila. Other sponsors included Urban Decay Cosmetics, SoFi Salon and Spa, Carlos, Betty Bangs, Fab C, Peacock, Jen & Kim, and Biguine Beauty Full. Both nights contained special live performances by American Idol Christina Christian and the Patxi Pastor Band. Over 400 guests attended including VIPs and celebrities.
Richard’s Gems and Jewelry has been in business for 26 years. We enjoy serving the community and love to give back in every way we can. Celebration of the Sea Foundation is a non-profit foundation that helps educate inner city children and children that have cancer about marine habitats and aquatic ecosystems. The Celebration of the Sea Foundation also launched the World Ocean Watch (WOW) Environmental and Educational Marine Science Program with the Miami-Dade Public School System. The program focuses on the relationships between marine and terrestrial habitats as well as protecting our ecosystems.
ING Miami Marathon
Posted on : 02/01/2011
Welcome Marathon Runners and Spectators!
Richard’s Gems and Jewelry is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.
The eyes of the world will be focused on the running events of the weekend – The ING Miami Marathon®.
Friends, family and curious spectators will cheer the participants, providing the inspiring sights and sounds to cheer on the many that chose to RUN MIAMI!
The gracious and helpful staff at Richard’s Gems and Jewelry invite you to visit our store. We carry a large variety of Diamond Jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, and a wide selection of beautiful jewelry for that special someone in your life. Please visit our website to learn more about us.
Richard’s Jewelry wishes you a safe and energy filled run. We’ll see you at the finish line!
Before you go to the Marathon…
Visit the Saturn Total Health & Fitness Expo located at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The Saturn Total Health and Fitness Expo will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends, designs, and advances in running shoes and apparel. The expo will also include the latest in various sports, fitness, and nutrition. The expo is also an opportunity to learn more about the sponsors of the 2009 ING Miami Marathon®. The best thing about the expo is that it is free and open to the public. Find out more about Richard’s Gems and Jewelry at the event. We’ll see you there!!
Miami Beach Convention Center
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
HALL C (south west corner)
K.I.D.S. Fundraiser
Posted on : 09/15/2010
Richard’s Gems and Jewelry is a proud sponsor of the K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed situations, Inc.) fashion show and concert raiser starring Cristina Christian, American Idol finalist in “Season One.” Claudia Davila, actress and international Ford Model, headlined a vintage inspired fashion show during the event. Over 400 celebrities and VIPs as well as top fashion and entertainment industry professionals attended the fundraiser at The Standard in Miami Beach in January 2009.
Richard’s Gems and Jewelry is very active in serving the community and giving back to South Florida. The K.I.D.S. fundraiser event helped benefit the local Miami-Dade children in need. K.I.D.S. has served as one of the nation’s leading children’s charities for over twenty-three years and provides support for children and their families around the world. Since 1985, K.I.D.S. has donated over half a billion dollars worth of new merchandise to more than 60 million children in need while keeping overhead costs below 3%.
Miami Sony Open: Indulge yourself
Posted on : 03/07/2013
Each spring the Sony Open brings the greatest tennis players in the world to the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Miami and 2013 is no different. The Sony Open field features several Grand Slam champions including reigning singles champions Novak Djokovic (Australian Open), Rafael Nadal (French Open), Andy Murray (US Open), Victoria Azarenka (Australian Open), Maria Sharapova (French Open) and Serena Williams (Wimbledon and US Open). The Sony Open is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, a Premier Mandatory event on the WTA calendar, and features the top men’s and women’s tennis players in the world. The Sony Open will be played March 18-31, 2013.
Have all of Miami along with the Sony Open. Experience the excitement and vibrancy of South Florida while enjoying the world-famous shopping, dining, hotels, resorts, beaches and attractions. While having a great time at Miami Sony Open, shop for jewelry at the Seybold Building, the largest jewelry building in South Florida, located in Downtown Miami. If you are looking for beautiful, fine jewelry, go to a store that provides the highest level of quality, best customer service, and the absolute lowest prices. Richard’s Gems & Jewelry has been serving satisfied customers since 1984. Richard’s takes exceptional pride in the service it provides to its customers. The store is always complimented on its extensive selection and great values. Highly trained jewelry professionals are always available to help its customers with all of their jewelry needs. You cannot miss the opportunity to visit Richard’s Gems and Jewelry!
Miami World Golf Championship
Posted on : 03/07/2013
Since 1999, The World Golf Championships have brought together the best golfers in the world in a series of championships sanctioned by the International Federation of PGA Tours. In 2007, the World Golf Championships debuted at the famous TPC Blue Monster course at Doral Golf Resort & Spa.
The famed TPC Blue Monster Course has played host to the PGA Tour for almost 50 years. In fact, virtually every great name in golf has had a moment of personal triumph at this world-class venue. Originally designed by Dick Wilson, this course provides a challenging test for the world’s best players. At 7,266 yards, both length and finesse are needed to score well on this historic course. The now named TPC Blue Monster features the famous 18th hole, a demanding par-4 that is ranked consistently as one of the Top 100 Holes in the World. The Miami area has a storied history in professional golf, dating back more than 50 years.
While enjoying the Miami World Golf Championship, visit the largest jewelry building in South Florida, the Seybold Building located in Downtown Miami. If you are looking for beautiful, fine jewelry, go to a store that provides the highest level of quality, best customer service, and the absolute lowest prices. Richard’s Gems & Jewelry has been serving satisfied customers since 1984. Highly trained jewelry professionals are always available to help its customers with all of their jewelry needs. You cannot miss the opportunity to visit Richard’s Gems and Jewelry!
Weekend in Miami: Beach, Football and Shoppin
Posted on : 01/02/2013
If you are looking for beautiful beaches, great food, party, sports, amazing hotels and shopping, Miami is the best place to be during your first weekend of 2013. Indulge in sheer pleasure on South Beach; feel like a flapper on Art Deco Ocean Drive; spruce up your home decor in the Design District; step into a fairytale at the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens; dine in style at a classic Miami restaurant; relax and enjoy all the great’s resorts and glamorous hotels.
With the sport’s biggest prize on the line, Alabama Crimson Tide and Notre Dame Fighting Irish —perhaps college football’s two most storied programs—will meet in the Discover BCS National Championship Game in Miami at The Orange Bowl – Miami Sun Life Stadium. Alabama seeks to extend the SEC’s national-title streak to seven years, and Notre Dame fights to end its best season in decades on the highest note possible. The 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game is slated for Monday, Jan. 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The nation’s top two teams will battle for 60 minutes to decide the fate of the crystal football.
While having a great time in Miami, shop for jewelry at the Seybold Building, the largest jewelry building in South Florida, located in Downtown Miami. If you are looking for beautiful, fine jewelry, go to a store that provides the highest level of quality, best customer service, and the absolute lowest prices. Richard’s Gems & Jewelry has been serving satisfied customers since 1984. Richard’s takes exceptional pride in the service it provides to its customers. The store is always complimented on its extensive selection and great values. Highly trained jewelry professionals are always available to help its customers with all of their jewelry needs. You cannot miss the opportunity to visit Richard’s Gems and Jewelry!