Emeralds: Your Guide to Buying the Green Gemstone
Emeralds are gorgeous green gemstones that have been popular in everything from rings to tiaras for centuries. These gems are the green variety of the mineral beryl and have a hardness toward the higher end of the Mohs scale. However, despite this high Mohs rating, they are often considered brittle…
Guide to Popular Colored Gemstones
While diamonds are a common – and beautiful – choice for all manner of jewelry, sometimes you want to add a little pop of color to that engagement ring or tennis bracelet. That’s where colored gemstones come in. Whether you’re creating a custom piece exactly to your specifications or you’re…
3 Easy Steps for Choosing the Right Bracelet Size
Nothing is more annoying than buying a beautiful new bracelet and having it hang limply off your arm. And having a bracelet that is too tight and pinches is not fun, either. So how do you find this elusive “perfect” bracelet size? It’s easier than you might think. All you…
What’s the Deal with Lab-Grown Diamonds?
As jewelry buyers have become more conscious about how their diamonds are sourced, more and more people are opting to purchase lab-grown diamonds. To answer the most-asked question, whether or not lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds: The answer is a simple and absolute yes. But how? And what really are…
Your Guide to Women’s Wedding Bands
Are you incredibly overwhelmed with your wedding band choices and have no idea where to start? Well, here’s a perfect place. We have all of the information to help guide you in choosing a perfect wedding band that you’ll love for decades. So, let’s begin! Where to Start If you’re…
How to Create a Piece of Memorial Jewelry
Losing a loved one is hard, but having something to remember them by can help ease the grief. Memorial jewelry has been a practice for hundreds of years and still persists today. For many, the act of wearing something daily that holds a piece of the person they lost helps…
What You Need to Know About Pearls Before You Buy
Pearls are a staple of fine jewelry, featured alone on rings or pendants, or in a string for necklaces and bracelets. But purchasing a pearl is more than just walking into the nearest shop and choosing something that looks pretty. Here’s everything you need to know about pearls before you…
Feeling Irish? 6 Pieces of Celtic-Inspired Jewelry
Once the month of March rolls around, everyone starts feeling a little bit Irish with St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon. But beyond the usual green clothing and rainbows everywhere, the Emerald Isle is a country rich in history and tradition. If you’d like to carry a little bit of…
How Much Should I Really Spend on an Engagement Ring?
Buying an engagement ring is a big step for a lot of reasons. It means you’re ready to settle down with that one person and start your life together as a married couple. And with buying a ring for your intended, it means you’re ready to spend a chunk of…
7 Unique Gifts to Celebrate Your 1st Anniversary
Celebrating a wedding anniversary is always special, but there’s something about remembering your wedding on your 1st anniversary that feels extra momentous. Traditionally, the 1st wedding anniversary has been considered the paper anniversary. Thankfully, there are lots of great options for creating a lasting memory of your first wedding anniversary…