Tuesday, December 20, 2016

New Years Eve Proposal

Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights is home to the Largest Selection of Engagement Rings in Michigan. From designer rings to custom designs, Birmingham Jewelry is a one-stop engagement ring destination. Large array of loose diamonds, GIA certified, EGL Certified and non-certified diamonds available. 




















Verragio Engagement Rings, Peter Storm Jewelry, Designs By Gregory, Caro 74, Parade Designs, Scott Kay, Vanna K, Supreme Jewelry, Gabriel NY, Yellow Gold Engagement Rings, Custom Designed Engagement Rings, Unique engagement rings, Simon G Jewelry, Zeghani By Simon.

(586) 939-5100

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Will You Marry Me?

Meet Alpha, the Elf on the shelf at Birmingham Jewelry. 
His goal this year is to spread holiday cheer by encouraging holiday proposals to couples who have been contemplating taking this next big step in their life. Alpha loves everything that is merry and sparkly and he knows that the ladies do too! To check out the Largest Selection of Engagement Rings in Michigan, come to Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights and if you can find Alpha, you can get up to 20% OFF your purchase - now through December 24th!
Happy Shopping!


Wednesday, November 30, 2016

FREE Ornament with PANDORA Purchase!


A little something for the tree! Starting December 1st, receive the Hidden Gift Ornament free with your $125 PANDORA Jewelry Purchase. *While supplies last, limit one per customer. No substitutions. Valid only at participating PANDORA retailers. Void where prohibited. Not valid with prior purchase. Excludes gift card purchases. Ornament presented in PANDORA gift box.

Friday, November 11, 2016

A tribute to Colonel John Kizirian- Honoring all who served our country.
















JOHN KIZIRIAN MELBOURNE Colonel John Kizirian, U.S. Army (ret.) passed away at Holmes Regional Med ical Center in Melbourne, FL on Saturday, February 26, following a brief ill ness. He was born on April 4, 1928 in Whitinsville, Massachu setts, to parents who had emi grated from Kharpert, Armenia. In May of 1945, at the age of seventeen and an Eagle Scout, his military career began. He joined the Navy and was sent to San Diego to be trained for action in the Pacific. However, the war ended just before he was shipped out. After an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1949, he soon resumed his military career and joined the Army. In his 25 years with the Army, he rose to the rank of full colonel. At the time of his first retirement in 1975, Colonel Kizirian was the most highly decorated officer in the history of Army Intelligence, with 66 decorations and awards. He served with distinction in Korea and Vietnam, with three battle campaigns in Korea, and six in Vietnam. While a lieuten ant colonel in Vietnam, he often personally led troops in special combat missions. These mis sions were very dangerous, resulting in two purple hearts and a Distinguished Service Cross. Many colleagues argued that he should have been awarded the Medal of Honor instead of the Distinguished Service Cross, but his outspo ken nature probably created too many foes in high places. He worked closely with Gen eral William Westmoreland in Vietnam. He was Senior Intelli gence Advisor to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam III Corps, concurrently as Com mander, III Corps Military Intelli gence Detachment and Senior Advisor to the Vietnamese III Corps Reconnaissance Element until the summer of 1968. After graduating from the U.S. Army War College in 1970, he returned to Vietnam and served as the Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence, G2, First Air Cavalry Division. Probably his greatest military achievement was his prediction of the Tet Offensive, while with Army Intelligence in Bien Hoa (20 miles north of Saigon), based on the 400 or so intelli gence reports that came to his desk every day. He raised the alarm, but at first no one took the warning seriously. It took a briefing with General Abrams to get any action. This warning very likely saved thousands of American and South Vietna mese lives. Like his work in uncovering the Tet Offensive, most of his accomplishments and successes took place behind the scenes. One of his dearest friends, the late General James Hamlet, once said, Colonel Kizirian is one of Americas greatest heroes, but nobody knows it. In 1980, he was recalled to active duty and served in the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, as the Senior U.S. Defense Represen tative and the U.S. Defense Attach to the Republic of Indo nesia until 1984, when he retired for the second time. He was offered a high level position in the office of the Secretary of Defense by Alexander Haig, but opted to decline due to his first wife Ediths terminal illness. Among his 39 decorations are the Distinguished Service Cross, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (4 awards), Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star with V for Valor (6 awards), and Purple Heart (3 awards). Colonel Kizirians distin guished career has earned him a place in Honolulus Hall of Heroes. In addition, his record and accomplishments are sub jects of study in military educa tion course in army intelligence. He earned a Masters of Sci ence degree in Sociology from Florida State University, and a bachelors degree from Univer sity of Nebraska at Omaha. His military education included Spe cial Forces Officers Course, Area Intelligence Officers Course, and Foreign Service Institute, Department of State. John Kizirian will be remem bered with great respect and love. His family and friends recall his dry wit and talent for story telling. He was a caring man and always a gentleman. Wherever he went in the world, from Southeast Asia to Texas, he made life-long friends. He enjoyed traveling, boating and flying. Survivors include his wife, Carol; son, John Serop (Betty) Kizirian of Deerbrook, WI; daughter, Joanne (Hampton) Lewis of San Antonio, TX; step- daughter, Angela; sisters, Ani (Paul) Bazigian of San Francisco, CA and Margaret Kevorkian of Rolling Meadows, IL; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Serop and Maritza Kizirian. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. Pauls Anglican Church. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on March 24, 2006, at 9 a.m. Anyone planning expressions of sympathy is asked to con- sider St. Pauls Anglican Church, 7200 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940.


Published in FLORIDA TODAY on Mar. 5, 2006


- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/floridatoday/obituary.aspx?n=john-kizirian&pid=16919287#sthash.eVEd8E5U.dpuf

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Verragio Bridal Event of the YEAR!





When LOVE is on your mind, Say it with a Diamond Ring! Verragio Bridal Event of the year at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights. Your Michigan source for Verragio Engagement rings as well as the most desired Engagement Ring Destination! Housing the Largest Selection of Engagement Rings in Michigan, Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights is proud to serve the Michigan community for over 41 years!



On Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd, come to Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights for an incredible bridal show showcasing over 500 new VERRAGIO rings and wedding bands!

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Essence Bracelet PANDORA Promotion!

🔊🔊 PROMOTION ALERT 🔊🔊
PANDORA Jewelry Exclusive Offer! Essence Collection bangle bracelet with a select charm for only $75! ♠️ Limited Time Offer! 🍭 The essence bracelet makes the perfect Bridesmaid Gifts! 

Promotion ends August 31st!

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Talking to the Pilibosian Family of Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights, Mich.
How a 24-year-old CEO is leading the charge at Michigan’s Birmingham Jewelry

It's All Relative
By Emili Vesilind, Senior Editor
This story appears in the March 2015 issue of JCK magazine

Photographs by Tom McKenzie
Reba, Gregory, and Marina Pilibosian of Birmingham Jewelry

While in college, Marina Pilibosian, CEO of Birmingham Jewelry, thought she was following her passion by majoring in health services administration. But a couple of years into her studies, she realized her real bliss resided at home—at her parents’ independent fine jewelry store in Sterling Heights, Mich. “I always liked science, but I ended up hating [it],” recalls the 24-year-old, who hung out in a playpen at the store when she was a baby. “I didn’t want to come to the store, and years later say, ‘I wish I had been a doctor.’ I had to be sure.” By the time she was 7 or 8, she could pick out earrings or a bracelet to match pieces customers came in wearing, reports her mother, Reba, who oversees Birmingham’s operations. Marina’s father, Gregory, founded the shop in 1975 after ­apprenticing with a master ­jeweler in France, then working as a ­jewelry designer for Chanel in the early 1970s. Gregory and Reba, who are both Armenian by descent (though Gregory was raised in Syria), always hoped Marina would join—and take over—the business. Their hopes are already taking root: “Working with my family is absolutely rewarding,” Marina says. “And it’s nice to see my dad so happy that I want to keep it going.”

Starting Point
Reba: Marina brings all kinds of new ideas to the table and understands what the new generation wants and what they value. At trade shows, she picks things I would never pick. She always said, “Daddy, I’m going to design jewelry and I want you to make it.” When she graduated college in a different field, she decided to come here because she loves what her dad does. 
Marina: I realized in college that I really had it in me to join the business my whole life. I officially came on board in 2013. The business is my father’s lifelong dream and passion. And I like to consider myself a fashionista, so it fits me, too. I love keeping up with new trends and picking out new styles for the store and our customers.

Role Playing
Reba: Everybody does his or her own thing—we all handle our own part of the business. Gregory takes care of the designing and the workshop. I do the paperwork, accounting, and customer service. Marina does the social media. My husband and I have worked together 27 years. Sometimes we argue at work, but as soon as we lock the front door, we’re husband and wife. We leave the business at the business. 
Marina: Social media is a lot of work. You have to do it every day; you have to be interactive with clients. If someone bought something, I ask to take a picture and post it. My dad does heirloom redesigning, and people get so excited about being able to actually wear pieces that are special to them. I try to share those types of posts and if we’re lucky, others share it with their friends.

Mutual Admiration
Gregory: Marina is a very smart girl and she loves the business. When she asks me if she can do something, I always say “okay.” I let her do what she wants because I know she’s going to do a good job. Reba is the boss now, to be honest with you. She runs the whole showroom. She’s a very good business lady, very strong. A business that doesn’t have a strong woman cannot be trusted. Am I right?
Reba: [Laughing] You know what they say—every successful man has a great woman behind him. We make a great team, and I love working with him. Gregory is a very talented designer with a European flair. He still does wax molds, and he is wonderful at bringing heirloom jewelry into [the present]. If someone has a ring they no longer wear as a ring, he can make it into a beautiful ­pendant. He doesn’t ever use salesman speech. Even if a client likes something, he has no hesitation in saying, “This doesn’t suit you.”

The Upside
Marina Pilibosian (c.) with parents Reba and Gregory
Gregory: It’s really fun working with my family because we can depend on each other. In business, it’s important to be able to depend on people. I have very nice clients and they enjoy that we’re a family business, too. We have worked with three generations of ­customers from the same family at this point, which is very special.
Marina: Working with my family is cool because I don’t have to worry about how I express my opinions. I can throw my ideas out there without worrying, “What’s my boss going to think about that?” There’s a freedom there.

Room to Grow
Marina: We do get too comfortable sometimes. Whenever we don’t treat each other like family at work, things are smooth and good. When we start getting too comfortable and [familial], that’s when things get challenging.
Reba: We tend to treat employees like they’re family too. So if they make a mistake, we don’t have a [process in place] to tell them what comes next. I talk to them like they’re a brother—I say, “Don’t do that anymore.” Sometimes I think that’s a weakness in the business.

Wise Words
Gregory: When your kids come into the business, train them to give the absolute best customer service. It’s the most important thing. 
Marina: If you’re about to start working with your parents, know that from the first day you walk in, that’s not your mom and dad. Don’t make that mistake. They are coworkers and bosses. Once you start treating them like parents, the whole system falls apart.

Next Steps
Reba: Marina will do great running the store one day. She could do it right now in a heartbeat. She has a lot of knowledge already. 

Marina: My plan is to take over the store, but right now we’re all helping each other in so many ways. They’re helping me grow in the business and learn. I’m helping them modernize and slowly let go. I want them to know that it’s okay. I’m here. I’m going to be okay.

Friday, May 13, 2016

The Push Gift for Your Baby's Mom

Have you ever heard of a push gift? A push gift is given from a dad to the mother of his child to commemorate the birth of their new baby. It is a piece that holds a precious symbol, reminding each other of the precious life you've brought into this world. Yes guys, she couldn't have done it without you, but she took the big step to bear that child for 9 long and stressful months. Morning sickness, sleepless nights, heartburn, the actual delivery process... need we say more? So this is why she deserves a push gift, once she pushes out your child, to make that smile on her face an even bigger one. And plus, once the baby is placed in her hands, they say the mothers world changes and it is all about her child, the little push gift can remind her of your importance in her life as well. Because yes, she did the hard part, but if it weren't for you, conceiving that precious little baby would not have been possible.
No matter what the budget, you'll find something to love on our list of Push Gifts. Check out the most popular celebrity push gift, a necklace with your baby's initial, all available to you at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights:
 


Which one is your favorite? Comment below and let us know!

Thursday, March 31, 2016

PANDORA FREE BRACELET!


PANDORA FREE BRACELET EVENT has officially begun! 

Spend $100 in PANDORA and get a FREE BRACELET at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights now through April 2!


*FREE bracelet ($65 value). In store only. Valid at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights. Not valid with prior purchases, exchanges or store credit. Excludes gift card purchases. Additional spend required for 14K gold and two-tone bracelets. See store for full details. 

~HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Parade Lyria Signature Crown


Illuminate your sparkling diamond with a Lyria Signature Crown available for you at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights! 

What we love most about this setting is how the graduated diamonds get smaller towards the top, creating an illusion to make the center diamond POP! What do you think of this setting? Leave a comment below!

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Verragio Engagement Rings


Verragio Engagement Rings, Unlike Any Other... Look how amazing some of these images are from real weddings! See for yourself how gorgeous some of these Verragio engagement rings really are and check out the Men's unique wedding band selection. Call (586) 939-5100 to make your appointment at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights, your very own Verragio Authorized Dealer and specialist in Michigan.
Click here to browse the FULL Verragio collection, Available for you at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights. 

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights - Michigans Leading Jeweler


Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights is proud to be your leading jeweler, showcasing the Largest Selection of Engagement Rings in Michigan. 

Can't find it? Gregory will design it! Offering custom designs, MADE IN MICHIGAN, by Master Designer, Gregory Pilibosian. 

Established in 1975, Birmingham Jewelry is celebrating over 40 years in business. Fashion jewelry, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cocktail rings and more! 

Birmingham Jewelry is also your PANDORA Jewelry headquarter, outside the mall, with convenient parking and quick service. 

You're never done with your shopping without stopping at Birmingham Jewelry. ONLY in Sterling Heights. 

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Michigan's Engagement Ring Destination



Designer Engagement Rings from the hottest Designers and Custom Designed Engagement Rings by Gregroy, we have it all here at Birmingham Jewelry in Sterling Heights. Come see for yourself! Please call (586) 939-5100 to make an appointment today!