Ten Years Later

At the tenth anniversary of hurricane Katrina Congressman Steve Scalise wears one of the original “badges”.  Originally only twelve pendants were made as worn by Scalise here with President George W Bush and his wife Laura.

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Time for a New Watch Battery?

It seems I need to change my battery every three years… If you notice that you need a new watch battery sooner than you normally have.

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Custom Jeweler Designs

Escape the hustle of the mall, uncertainly of the internet and the pressure those high volume jewelry stores. Journey to a simpler place… lets make something uniquely beautiful.

Whether you are coming from New Orleans or a North Shore native Your Forever Starts Here in our “little” jewelry shop that is the Heart of Mandeville.

Since 1983 Anne Dale has had the pleasure of serving Greater New Orleans LOVE stories one customer at a time.

We want to be your custom jeweler and believe you should be a involved in your engagement ring design process.

If you desire a special one-of-a- kind diamond engagement ring design a truly unique expression your love that is what we do best.

Know exactly what she wants – great! Allow us to craft your ideas from scratch into the ring of her dreams.

Not 100% set on a particular design, no worries – let’s work together customizing of one of our existing models just for her.

You simply refine or combine ideas from any of the hundreds of our in store diamond engagement rings to accommodate the shape and size of your selected main diamond. We then create the mounting in precious gold (any karat and color) or platinum, set the diamonds and polish it to perfection.

It your story – your engagement ring should be as unique as the love you have for each other. Allow us to be part of that story – Your Forever Starts Here.

Big things come in that small Anne Dale box… allow us to create the perfect fine jewelry for yourself or the LOVE of your life. New Orleans only European trained gemologist and jewelry designer Anne Dale known for her diamond engagement ring designs, Love New Orleans Collection, Jeweler for a Cause® Collection, and the new Official Louisiana state gemstone LaPearlite® Collection.

Master Goldsmith and Certified Gemologist – Anne Dale is one of the best nearby jewelers located in the Heart of Mandeville.


Handsome Mens Cuff Links

When it comes to jewelry men are often at a loss, a watch and wedding band make up the entire jewelry collection for most guys. Real men and wise guys give wonderful sparkling jewelry to their lady but seldom consider purchasing an item for themselves.

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New Orleans Saint Joseph Altar

A tradition dating back to the 1800’s when Sicilian immigrants that came to the area seeking a better way of life. Most were framers that found the New Orleans region somewhat similar Sicily’s climate for growing produce. They brought with them great food, music and their Catholic faith.

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