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Karats Jewelry Overland Park

Akshay Andy Anand

13420 Metcalf Ave,

Overland Park, KS

66213

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testimonials

Kay Borel (President, Jules Borel & Co.)
“Andy has a true passion for serving his customers. He has the gift of making everyone feel appreciated and welcomed not just to his store, but also to his circle of friends. When you meet Andy you soon learn that he is sincere in his interest to network and help you with your interests too. I am very comfortable recommending him to my friends.” August 24, 2009

Bryan Tolbert
“Customer service is Andy's number one concern. He is one of the best listeners that you will ever meet which gives him a keen advantage in the jewelry selection process.” March 16, 2008Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, Creative

Stephen Heiner (Owner, Get Smarter Prep)
“Andy is someone who has diamonds "in his blood" - someone who is generationally involved in the beauty of jewelry and the craft of gemstones. If you want something more than just a "shopping experience" when buying jewelry, talk to Andy and find someone who is passionate and focused about what he does. I know where I'll be going when I meet the right girl! :-)” March 11, 2008

Brian Hanson
“I purchased a ring from Andy. It was the perfect ring for the situation and fit in the price range I needed. He was able to help me find the perfect item without any hassle. I would rec amend his services to anyone.” March 11, 2008Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Bryan Farwell (Director of Private Banking, First Community Bank)
“Andy’s professional work ethic and unmatched eye for quality makes him a top notch business owner. What truly sets him apart from the competition is the quality of jewelry he has at his amazing store. As a long time Borsheim’s client it was difficult to find the same standards and service I received from that world renowned store. Andy has filled that void and I now consider him my personal jeweler. The product line and service you will receive are top of the line.” June 9, 2009

Alex Goodpaster (Vice President, Stillwater National Bank)
“Andy is the owner of Karat's Jewelers here in Overland Park where I purchased my wife's wedding ring. Andy has always been there to back his product, whether for a cleaning, sizing, or any other jewelry related service. Karat's has a sterling reputation in our community. I have also been a fellow member of the Leawood Rotary Club with Andy and he is an exemplary Rotarian.” June 1, 2009

“I first met Andy through our membership in the Leawood Rotary Club. Having known him for a couple of years I went to Andy (and his family's jewelry store Karat's) to purchase my wife's engagement ring. We could not have been happier with the selection and the work he did for us. The ring is beautiful and Andy has continued to service our jewelry needs since that purchase with cleanings, up-to-date private viewing opportunities and a genuine friendship. I would highly recommend him for any jewelry needs you may have.” August 25, 2009Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Brad Likens
“I needed a resetting for my wife’s wedding ring for our 10-year anniversary. I ordered a setting from an on-line wholesaler. When I gave it to my wife, she was disappointed with the quality and had me return it. I went to Karats and asked them if they could provide something like I had found on-line, but with better quality. They had one in stock, and it was cheaper than the one I bought on-line. I gave my wife the ring, and she was thrilled. We visited her parents over the weekend, and she was showing it off to her mom and sisters. They all said I did a great job. I said – ‘It wasn’t me, it was my jeweler’... Thanks you Karats for all your help.Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, On Time

Michael Searcy (Searcy Financial)
“Every time Andy has done something for me, he performed in an exemplary fashion and I was pleased with the results. Having had family involved in the Jewelry business for many years I have quite a bit of experience as to how this industry works. Andy has exceeded my expectations.” May 26, 2009Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, On Time

Ryan George (Northwest Mutal)
“Andy has a tremendous commitment to satisfying his customers and works hard to provide the highest quality and the best possible value.” May 26, 2009Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity

karats overland park

Philosophy - Comfort, Customer Care, Class, Integrity, Knowledge and Personal Service

For six generations, the Anand family has been in the jewelry business and from the very beginning, have always used the same cornerstone for their business: comfort, customer care, class, integrity, knowledge and personal service. Now, the Kansas City market has added another Anand jewel to their crown with the addition of Karats in Overland Park, KS.
Karats Jewelry harbors the finest lines from all over the world that add to the incomparable quality and craftsmanship that are mastered by just a handful in the industry.

From the elegant designs of Italian master, the simple classic look of great American designers, and the antique pieces of the maharaja collections of India, Karats has brought the best of the best under one roof to meet your needs for something unique, timeless, different and special.Carrying on the torch of our forefathers, who passionately believed in "treating customers like family," Karats has brought a high level of loyalty among customers in Kansas City and around the world.

As we enlarge our Karats family each day, we continue to surprise our new family members with unparalleled customer service, dedication and a touch of amazement in their experience with Karats and the Anand family.We whole heartedly welcome our new members to the Karats family and invite you to experience the extraordinary in become one of our own.

Resourceinvestor.com interviewed Dr. Marc Faber, economist and editor of "The Gloom, Boom and Doom Report," an economic and financial publication that promotes "against the grain investments." The interview was especially interesting because he sees gold as still a contrarian investment. But first, Dr. Faber's salient observations, which should be of interest to all precious metals investors.
Dr. Faber says economies are booming around the world, but that the U.S. is already in recession - if inflation (price increases) were measured properly. More economists are starting to say that the U.S. economy has turned down.
When asked about Alan Greenspan, Dr. Faber unloaded, calling Greenspan "a hopeless forecaster, a hopeless economist." Faber faults Greenspan for denying that he created "this huge [subprime] mess by having kept interest rates artificially low for too long." To Faber, Greenspan is "not a person that I would consider to be trustworthy in terms of either economic statements or forecast." That's a strong condemnation of a man whom the world at one time treated as royalty.
Now, though, the flaws in Greenspan's inflationary policies are becoming evident to nearly everyone, and Greenspan may go down in history as the worst Fed Head ever. I say "may" because our present Fed chairman, Ben Bernanke, has already earned the moniker "Helicopter Ben," for his statement that the Fed's ability to create money is equivalent to dropping money out of a helicopter. Recent interest rate cuts by the Fed and its creation of billions of dollars of "liquidity" suggest that Bernanke was cut from the same cloth as Greenspan. Bernanke and Greenspan may end up being judged equally bad Fed Heads.
As for those mired in the subprime mess, Faber says that it's not just the known subprime lenders, but also the subsidiaries of such entities as GE Capital and General Motors Acceptance Corp. Even some mining companies got caught in the subprime mess. The result is reduced liquidity as lenders have become more cautious. Never fear, however, the Fed and the European Central Bank have jumped into the breach, creating new dollars and euros in efforts to provide liquidity to the markets. The end result, of course, will be higher prices across the board.
As for the dollar, Faber says that it may strengthen over the next few months, but that over the long-term "the dollar is a doomed currency because you have a money printer at the Fed and you have basically Hank Paulson at the Treasury who comes straight out of Wall Street and who has more interest in stabilizing the price of Goldman-Sachs stock than of having a strong dollar."
Now, for those observations that were of special interest to me.
Dr. Faber bills himself as a "contrarian investor" who runs "against the grain." In short, Dr. Faber likes investments that are being ignored by mainstream investors. RI asked him about gold with this statement: "You say precious metals, and especially gold, are likely to out perform financial assets for years to come. Now that doesn’t sound very contrarian because a lot of economists are calling for a rally in gold."
That's when Dr. Faber said that "... the price of gold will also come under some pressure...," but long-term "... you have essentially a friend of gold at the Federal Reserve because he will print money. That will be very supportive of gold prices, whether you have inflation or whether you have deflation. In both cases it will be gold supported. So in any weakness, I would buy gold."
Dr. Faber concludes that from his travels around world giving talks and seminars, only 3% to 5% of the seminar attendees own gold. That means that something like 95% of investors, who are sophisticated enough to attend seminars, do not own gold.
To further support his contention that gold is still a contrarian investment, Dr. Faber noted that Asian central banks have a maximum of 2% of their reserves in gold and that the Sovereign Wealth Fund has "practically no gold exposure." Central banks are mainstream; Sovereign Wealth Fund is mainstream. The mainstream public is nowhere near this precious metals market.
Among the general population, I'd say that less than 2% own gold and it may be less than 1%. Gold is still a contrarian, against the grain, investment, which means that this precious metals bull markets has a long way to go. I think that investors should follow Dr. Faber's advice and buy gold (and silver) on dips.Read more: http://www.cmi-gold-silver.com/gold-contrarian-investment.html#ixzz0SX9c1WOQ

Jorge Reilla

Jorge Revilla is the top silver designer in all of Spain and we at Karats are now featuring this companies stunning craftsmanship. Karats is one of the few locations in the U.S. were you can find this internationally known brand in all its glory. These pieces could not be more breathtaking, the hard metal contrasts the soft organic artwork to create something so unique. Here is some more information about this affordable and beautiful collection.

Jorge Revilla's relationship with design and creativity started when he began to study Fashion and Design in his home town of Burgos, Spain, studies which he continued in London. In his gemstone jewelry designs, Jorge looks for the best expression of feelings, with the use of colour, light, Mediterranean sensuality and warm shapes.Jorge's gemstone jewellery designs are filled with sophistication, made to dazzle and surprise.

His creations show the melting pot of cultures that have lived in harmony in Spain over the centuries. Sensitivity, intuition and boldness are fundamental factors when creating.Sensations, the rhythm of life and everyday changes lead Jorge to create something new. An event, a journey, a new landscape, a person, the light of the street or a wine are his inspiration. For Jorge Revilla, being open to experiment and feel something new every day is a way of life that is visible in his designs.

Karats is bringing in yet another top designer to add to our incomparable and simply fabulous collection. Vanna K is the name on every fashion focused individual in LA. The picture above illustrates all of the magazines this line has been featured in. This line is the best of the best, coming soon to your favorite store.

About Vanna K...

Though jewelry design has been the family business for three generations, Papa never meant for his little girl to follow in his footsteps. “For you…great things!” he often said as young Vanna would peer over his shoulder at the platinum wonders unfolding under his pencil.Papa got his way – or so he thought. While Vanna dutifully fulfilled his multi-lingual, scholastic star, law school ambitions for her, none of it extinguished Vanna’s fierce, unremitting passion to sketch, to imagine, to bring life to sculptured precious metal in ways never before seen or worn.Today, a half decade ahead of expectation, the next generation of bridal and fashion design has arrived, led by a member of the very age group her product will serve, someone entirely in sync with their sensibilities, their taste,their shared vision of timeless beauty.Your questions answered about Vanna K

Why a Vanna K semi-mount?In a word, sensibilities. When it comes to your dream engagement ring, your sensibilities will guide you to the ring of your life. Guide you, in an overwhelming number of cases, to a stunning semi-mount from Vanna K. Why? Because Vanna K is herself a member of your generation. Her vision of perfection in a diamond ring is totally in sync with yours. Her sense that much of what’s out there today in the jewelry world is yesterday’s news is likewise an assessment she shares with a significant number of you.

Shared sensibilities.Guidance for HimResist the urge to micromanage the engagement ring process. Keep reminding yourself that he’s adrift in a world (jewelry) that not only is foreign to him, but – as a guy – he just doesn’t get. And this thing he doesn’t get is going to trigger a significant investment on his part. Only someone in serious love would go through this. Ask yourself, given all that, how you’d feel. What if tradition held that becoming engaged required you to buy him a big, flashy, chrome-studded motorcycle? After wandering in a Harley Davidson/Yamaha/Honda wilderness for days, would you want your guy fussing over the model you’d chosen for him? Certainly not. You’d want a brass band. You’d want a, “Yes, I’ll marry you!”, and you’d want certified, life-long heroine status for making all that happen. So does he.

That’s why you’ve got to be smart, careful and flexible. If you have strong feelings in a Vanna K semi-mount then be certain to share them with anyone he might ask (including your ring size) and make them promise to say they just happened to pick up this information somewhere along the way…and then step back. Unless, of course, he invites you into the process. If he does, disregard the above, visit your local Vanna K jeweler, and have the time of your life!Platinum or 18k white gold?Platinum is most couples’ first choice in precious metal. Its steely white color won't change over time, and, because it is more dense and malleable than gold, the prongs are more likely to resist injury. Platinum engagement rings are the ultimate. Their weight, feel and durability is unsurpassed. While over time platinum will take on a brushed, antique look called “patina”, it can easily be polished to look new. For most, however, the patina speaks to quality and is part of platinum’s unique and timeless appeal. 18K white gold is rich, lustrous, and is always used in finer designer gold pieces. It’s also more affordable than platinum, and for gold purists, it is the only way to go.

The DiamondAs important as finding the perfect Vanna K semi-mount is finding just the right diamond to go with it. The shape is often the toughest choice, and there is really no exact formula. In the end, it’s really up to what you personally like. Marquis cuts are somewhat out of favor these days, a fact you may find of interest if you’re fond of running against what’s currently “in”, but Princess, Round, Oval, and Emerald diamond rings remain strong sellers. Then there are the aspects of the diamond less obvious to the eye, but critical in determining level of dazzle, and value in the marketplace. The Gemological Institute of America has dubbed these the "4 Cs" - carat, clarity, color and cut.

Love Stories about Vanna K

Dear Vanna K;

Thought you’d like to hear how your wonderful rings have changed my life! It was my boyfriend and my 3rd year of dating “anniversary”. He took me to a fancy restaurant where there were candles on the table and soft music. We had a nice dinner and talked about our future together and all kinds of things. After dinner the night was still young so he decided that he wanted to take to up on the mountain looking over the valley where we shared our first kiss. As we sat close to each other looking over the lighted valley he reached into his pocket and took out a little box that was wrapped in blue & pink wrapping paper. When I peeked inside I found a beautiful diamond ring! It shimmered in the light of the moon. He took the ring out of my hand and placed it on my finger. Speechless, I just looked at him. He looked deep into my eyes and said “Baby, you know that you mean everything to me and I would do anything to keep you by my side and safe. You are the only one for me and I want to spend the rest of my life with you…will you be my wife?” it was the sweetest thing that I’ve ever heard. I couldn’t say anything to his response. I just looked at him as tears of joy streamed down my face. I put my arms around him and whispered in his ear “I’d love to” and I kissed him. Two months have gone by and I can’t stop looking down at my hand. Just thought you’d like to know I’ve never seen a ring so beautifully designed, and I still can’t believe it found me! Sincerely, Amber C. Oklahoma City OK