Alara Jewelry
Schedule of Events and Happenings
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upcoming events at alara
AQUAMARINE
March 21 | noon
From the clear to the cloudy, let's dive into aquamarine during this live shopping event! This greenish-blue version of beryl is a favorite with many not born in March!
Join us on Instagram.
Discounts from noon to midnight!
john paul designs
March 28 | noon
John Paul's work is actually forged on an anvil--a dying art in the world of jewelry. The result is daily-wear pieces that capture the spirit of the West while retaining a rustic elegance.
The discount lasts from noon to midnight.
Q & A with the Jewelry Goddess & WRE PREVIEW
April 4 | noon
Babs will be doing a preview of Alara's annual Wedding Ring Extravaganza, plus answer more of your burning jewelry questions! You can send questions in advance or on the fly.
LIVE ON INSTAGRAM
in advance here
early access for vips
April 5 | 10a to 6p
Yay! This is ONE of your benefits for signing up as a Wedding Ring Extravaganza VIP--an early day to shop, place your special orders, or meet with a custom designer!
Beat the rush and get first pick!
WEDDING RING EXTRAVAGANZA
April 6 through 14
More wedding rings and gems than you can see anywhere at one time in Montana!
Awesome discounts on in-stock rings, diamonds, and Montana sapphires; free custom design appointments; plus discounts on special orders of certain designers!
WEDDING RING EXTRAVAGANZA LIVE!
April 11 | noon
With your input, Babs will guide you through what's available in what sizes, what in-stock pieces are your size (or can be sized to fit)...so you can participate in Wedding Ring Extravaganza before it ends.
If you have specific requests, please send them in advance using the link below, and Babs will be sure to include your druthers! Babs will also take requests "on the fly!"
in Advance Here
SARAH GRAHAM TRUNK SHOW & RESTYLING EVENT
June 14 and 15 | 15% off in-stock
Meet Sarah in person, see her whole collection, or schedule a private restyling appointment with her.
JUNE ARTWALK
June 14 | 6p to 8p
Meet national award-winning designer, SARAH GRAHAM, and view her latest collections.
june bubbly monday
June 17 | 5p to 6p
Tip a glass with the Alara Team before you head to dinner! Let's share a little laughter.
LIVE ON INSTAGRAM
LEARN ABOUT THE PROCESS OF COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
July 8 | noon
With our Michael Jensen Designs Private Collaborative Design Event coming up, Babs thought it would be perfect to de-mystify the process of working with an award-winning designer to create your own special "personal classic" piece of jewelry!
You can submit questions in advance or during this live event.
in advance here
MICHAEL JENSEN TRUNK SHOW & PRIVATE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN SESSIONS
July 11 through 14 | 15% off
Your great opportunity to view all the newest jewelry by Michael Jensen Designs, visit with Catherine & Michael Jensen, and optionally set a private design appointment with them.
JULY ARTWALK
July 12 | 6p to 8p
Meet national award-winning designer, CATHERINE & MICHAEL JENSEN, and view their latest collections.
The Jensens' designs explore history, ancient artifacts, mineral specimens, faraway cultures, and a master metalsmith's lifetime of techniques unique to their work.
PAST EVENTS | FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE
international
women's day
March 8 | 4p to 7p
We're proud to be one of a select few woman-owned businesses invited to The Armory Ballroom for Bozeman's International Women's Day Celebration.
Stop by for your free jewelry inspection and cleaning, and check out the other businesses, as well!
ANSWERING YOUR BURNING JEWELRY QUESTIONS
March 18 | noon
Babs will start by answering questions you've been sending to her, and will be also taking questions "on the fly!"
LIVE ON INSTAGRAM
in advance here
MARCH
WHISKEY WEDNESDAY
March 20 | 5p to 6p
It's our last Whiskey Wednesday until the fall. Swing by if you can, and we promise to perk up (or wind down!) your Hump Day a bit! Chantell will be your host.
hearts & flowers
February 8 | noon
Whether it's for yourself or someone else, let's get steeped in hearts and flowers. Delicate, sweet, romantic ones...and cool, unexpected ones, as well!
Tune in on our website, Facebook, or Insta!
Discounts during the event!
GALENTINE'S
ear PIERCING PARTY
February 13 | 10a to 6p
Gather up your besties and make a plan for a fun day or evening event!
18+ only | Champagne for 21+
amethyst jewelry by stephen estelle
February 15 | noon
What a great way to fall in love with February's birthstone or to just "purple up" your wardrobe! Stephen Estelle is a local designer who specializes in colored gems.
Tune in on our website, Facebook, or Insta!
25% discount during the event!
winter crazy days
Feb 16 through 18 | 10a to 6p
Spin the Alara Discount Wheel to enjoy discounts up to 25%
[Pssst...subscribe to our newsletter to become a VIP and get an additional 5% off and an extra spin!]
february
whiskey wednesday
February 21 | 5p to 6p
How about hanging with the Alara crew, and sharing a snort of "the brown stuff?"
Yeah--we thought you could use a break.
deals on gold
February 22 | noon
Gold has been quite high for a while now--but we're feelin' like offering deals off our pre-spike pricing. Take advantage of this crazy idea while you can!
Tune in on our website, Facebook, or Insta!
20% discount during the live event!
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
dec 25th
Even Elves Get Pooped!
Our online store remains opened, and we will ship on Dec 26th.
HAPPY WHATEVER-YOU-CELEBRATE!
shipping cut-off!
December 20 | noon
If you need a gift to get somewhere else by December 24th...even with the fastest-available service, you need to order by noon Dec 20th!
LIVE ONLINE TRUNK SHOW
ALEX MONROE
December 10 | 3p
Stay home, stay comfy...but with the benefit of shopping our annual blockbuster Alex Monroe Trunk Show!
15% off during this LIVE Event!
ALEX MONROE TRUNK SHOW
December 8 through 14
We love Alex Monroe, and the love goes both ways. Once again, the Alex Monroe workshop is gracing us with a rare Trunk Show Collection!
15% off During Trunk Show
WINTER ARTWALK
December 8 | 6p to 8p
Babs made a signature drink for this event five years ago...and it seems there's no stop in sight, based on customer requests!
The Moroccan Etiquette is back, guaranteed to make you say..."this is delicious--what's in it?"
Answer: a secret recipe including a handcrafted simple syrup that takes hours to make.
OUR FIRST LIVE SHOPPING EVENT!
December 6 | 11am
Featuring Zuni and Navajo estate jewelry, including some truly impressive bolo necklaces, Zuni inlay work, and many treasures by esteemed Native American artisans.
ANNUAL XMAS STROLL
4:30 to 7:30 pm
Keepin' it simple at this downtown-wide, traditional event...
Our 20th Year with an Alara Elf in our Window!
Bring in your sweetie and share your jewelry wishes. Enjoy a warm beverage and the good cheer of the Alara Team.
GIVING TUESDAY | ALL ABOUT EARTH | NOV 28
We are "putting our money where our mouth is" on this Giving Tuesday. Both of our philanthropic beneficiaries are all about the planet.
On a local level, we are excited to support the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. On a global level, we are supporting the work of Mercury-Free Mining.
CYBER MONDAY | 20% - 70% OFF!
20% OFF COLLECTION includes free shipping!
BOGO-1/2 COLLECTION includes free shipping!
Plus, our 70% OFF COLLECTION!
Enjoy all the deals and get 'em shipped in plenty of time.
OUR BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTS THANKSGIVING
November 23 | ONLINE ONLY
Psssst...only people who check out our website or subscribe to our newsletter know about this...
But our 4-Day Sale is actually 5 days, because it starts on Thanksgiving--but on-line only!
Be the first to enjoy 20% off storewide (plus free shipping on jewelry items), or grab some big savings with our selection of 70% off items!
15% off & ENTER TO WIN OUR HUGE DRAWING!
November 16 | 6pm to 8pm
Alara is known for a great Ladies' Night experience!
Sip bubbles while you write up a wishlist that your personal Santa (or yourself!) can use to save 15% on the items you list on it!
Your wishlist is your entry to win our HUGE GIVEAWAY DRAWING with 7 items totaling nearly $5,000 in value at 8pm prompt. [Must be present to win.]
The first 25 through the door at 6pm gets a free pair of freshwater pearl earrings to keep or to gift!
EXCLUSIVE WISHLIST & STYLING EVENT
November 15 | 10a to 7p
LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS.
Receive a great goodie bag complete with a $50 gift card, giftable jewels, plus more...!
Arrive when you please, we're here for you from 10am to 7pm.
~ Complete a wishlist
~ Optional appointments to help you style that "impossible outfit" or upcoming holiday ensemble.
$25 per person
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS | OCT 31
The Alara gallery WILL BE CLOSED ON OCTOBER 31st for our annual deep clean!
We WILL be participating in Downtown Trick-or-Treating from 4p to 6p.
MICHAEL JENSEN TRUNK SHOW & PRIVATE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN SESSIONS
October 20 through 22 | 15% off
Your great opportunity to view all the newest jewelry by Michael Jensen Designs, visit with Catherine & Michael Jensen, and optionally set a private design appointment with them.
OCTOBER WHISKEY WEDNESDAY
October 18 | 5p to 6p
How about hanging with the Alara crew, and sharing a snort of "the brown stuff?"
Yeah--we thought you could use a break.
TRICK OUT YOUR TREATS
October 16 through 18 | by appointment
Do you need help figuring out your stash of jewels? This is for you!
Normally $150, we are offering a limited number of Professional Jewelry Box Reviews at NO CHARGE.
SARAH GRAHAM TRUNK SHOW & RESTYLING EVENT
September 23 and 24 | 10a to 6p
Meet Sarah in person, see her whole collection, or schedule a private restyling appointment with her.
CUSTOM DESIGN CUT-OFF!
September 22 | 6p
Were you thinking of giving the gift of Alara custom design for the holidays?
Today is the deadline for approving your final design and submitting your stones and 1/2 deposit.
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK
September 8 | 6p to 8p
Alexksandr of Serafino Consoli will be visiting from Palm Springs, ready to entertain, laugh, and introduce you to Serafino Consoli's amazing collection.
SERAFINO CONSOLI TRUNK SHOW
September 7 through 9 | 15% off
See all the amazing pieces in this captivating collection of expandable rings and bracelets.
MONTANA SAPPHIRE ROUND-UP
August 25 and 26 | 10a to 6p
More fine Montana Sapphires than you'll see anywhere in one place at one time!
20% off all Montana Sapphires during the event.
MONTANA SAPPHIRE ROUNDTABLE
MONTANA SAPPHIRE ROUNDTABLE
August 25 | 7p to 9p
This ticketed event will be held at the Atelier Alara at 424 E. Main Street.
AUGUST BUBBLY MONDAY
August 21 | 5p to 6p
Join the Alara Team during our "bubbles o'clock" glass of sparkling wine and a few laughs. Stop in just to say "hi" on your way to dinner!
JUNGHANS TRUNK SHOW
August 19 to 20 | 10a to 6p
NEW EVENT!
10% off all Junghans Watches during the event.
CRAZY DAYS! HUGE SAVINGS STOREWIDE
July 21 through 23 | 10a to 6p
10% to 65% off STOREWIDE
BIRTHDAY BASH AT ATELIER ALARA
July 17 | 6:30p to 8:30p
An open-house style gathering with artisanal sweet and savory treats, bubbles, still wine, beer, and good company.
Local's Only Mother's Day GIveaway
April 25 to May 10
Two ways to win! One random pick from all entries; one creative writing project chosen!