By Emily
on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
in Informational.
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Prongs are the small pieces of metal that hold a diamond or other gemstone in place. Not only are they crucial in keeping the gemstone secure, they can also affect the overall appearance of the jewelry piece. The two most common types of prongs are rounded prongs and claw prongs. Like their name implies, round… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
in Informational, Pearls.
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Pearls offer a classic and elegant look to any outfit, making it a popular choice for many jewelry lovers. But deciding between the four major types of cultured pearls can be a daunting task. Here are some important pieces of information to keep in mind before purchasing your very own pearl jewelry piece. Freshwater pearls are the… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
in Guides, Informational, Wedding Bands.
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What type of metal do you want? Gold and platinum are the two most popular precious metal options when it comes to women’s wedding bands. For those who want to wear their wedding band with their engagement ring, we usually recommend selecting the same type of metal as the engagement ring. Since all metals age differently,… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
in Guides, Informational, Ring Care.
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For a few months out of the year, we get to enjoy the warm temperatures and gorgeous weather that only summer can bring. We get to relax by the pool, spend days at the beach, do some yard work, and finally go on that much needed vacation. But all of these activities can take a… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
in Earrings, Guides, Informational.
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The best way to enhance your natural facial features is to wear earrings that complement the shape of your face. To determine which type of earrings look best on you, we need to first discern the shape of your face. Here are some of the most common face shapes: Round-shaped faces are typically as long… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
in Informational.
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When you go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, chances are you’re going to want to commemorate that trip with a special memento. But if you’re thinking about spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on jewelry during your vacation, you’re going to want to make sure you do your research beforehand. Here’s why we suggest avoiding purchasing… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
in Informational, Moissanite.
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There’s one gemstone we continue to receive an increasing number of requests for every year. And that gemstone would be… moissanite. With an appearance and sparkle comparable to that of a diamond, moissanite appeals to those looking for the diamond look without the diamond price tag. Here’s everything you need to know about the brilliant… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
in Diamond, Informational.
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Chances are that when you think of diamonds, colorless gemstones come to mind. But did you know that diamonds can be found in every color of the rainbow? Exceedingly rarer than diamonds in the D-Z color range, fancy colored diamonds account for only one out of every 10,000 carats of fashioned diamonds. While brown and… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020
in Diamond, Informational.
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Love them or hate them, lab grown diamonds are becoming more prevalent in today’s fine jewelry world. These diamonds have the same chemical makeup and appearance as natural diamonds, but have different origins. While natural diamonds were formed about 100 miles below the earth’s surface roughly one to three billion years ago, lab grown diamonds… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
in Informational.
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Have you ever wondered how those beautiful pieces of fine jewelry that you love wearing so much were created? Well, one of the most common ways to make jewelry is through the lost wax casting method. This is the process our goldsmith uses when creating all of our custom-made jewelry pieces. So what exactly is… Read More