When most people think of custom jewelry, they think of jewelry created from scratch. Usually a jewelry designer works with the client and sketches a rough draft of the intended design. After the design has been finalized, the jewelry designer will usually create either a computer aided design (CAD) or a wax model that shows...
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With Halloween less than a week away, we thought we would dedicate this week’s blog to a few notorious gemstones known for being in the center of some unfortunate incidents. Here are just a few of their mysterious stories. The Black Diamond of Orlov is a 67.50 carat cushion cut diamond known for its association with...
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Sterling Silver is having its shining moment right now in the fine jewelry industry. We’ve been noticing a lot of customers coming into the store looking for one thing in particular: Sterling Silver jewelry. The metal’s appearance and affordability are just two reasons why this precious metal continues to be a popular choice among fine...
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Opal is one of the two designated birthstones for the month of October (the other being tourmaline). Famed for their beautiful assortment of colors, opals are a popular gemstone choice for many who appreciate unique, colorful jewelry. Here are 10 facts that you may not have known about this month’s birthstone: There are several claims...
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Selecting the right pendant can be a challenging task in itself, but when you take into consideration all of the different necklace chain options, your decision becomes even more difficult. Chain selection is crucial to creating the perfect jewelry piece. Some chains can take away from the pendant while others are too delicate for the piece....
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What are the different types of pearls? Pearls come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and colors. Some of the most common types of pearls found in fine jewelry are freshwater pearls, akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, and South Sea pearls. If you want to learn more about these different types of pearls, click here....
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Signet rings remain to be one of the most popular jewelry options for both men and women. The rings, which feature a flat bezel, are usually engraved with initials or a unique symbol. They have been around for thousands of years and have been worn on the hands of many important people including Egyptian queens...
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The brilliance, durability, and overall beauty of diamonds are what make them by far the most popular choice for engagement rings. Because of this, they’re also one of the most expensive gemstones, leading many potential engagement ring purchasers to reconsider their gemstone choices. Lately, we’ve been noticing an increase in colored gemstone engagement rings. More...
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There may be a unique code inscribed on your diamond and you probably didn’t even realize it. When determining the grade of a diamond, GIA diamond graders also use a micro-laser to inscribe a unique number specific to only that diamond. The inscription occurs on the diamonds girdle, the thin layer dividing the top and bottom portion...
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The life of a diamond cutter can be a stressful one. After all, the cut is the one quality factor that can make or break the overall appearance of a diamond. It can help hide inclusions while also bringing out the maximum amount of brilliance. Diamond cutting is a very work intensive process and must...
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