Today’s #MCM goes out to all those tux-renting, scotch-sipping, toast-giving gentlemen getting ready to send their buddy down the aisle. Bridesmaids get all the fuss usually, for silly things like waking up at 6am to get ready, calming down a hangry, verge-of-zilla-bride, abstaining from champagne until aforementioned bride’s wedding day timeline allows it, and trying not…
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Treated sapphires and treated rubies are prevalent on the jewelry scene. You’ll see them in our store in our estate jewelry pieces (especially the rubies) and on smaller gemstone designs. Most of our large sapphire rings and earrings are untreated, because of the value of the piece. But heat treated gems are a gorgeous, less…
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Vintage engagement rings are among our favorite things. Not only are they beautiful, but their history whispers of old love stories we can’t get enough of. These are rings with a past, rings worn on the hands of those who were madly in love, and maybe even dressed as flappers. Physical beauty aside, they’re good…
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Sometimes, when you see a ring, the only logical thing you can do is screenshot it, send it to your best friend, and caption it “Dead.” While our rocks have been known to cause heart palpitations, we’re hoping to avoid any literal death-by-diamond incidents. And we don’t mean that in the Instagram sense of literal.…
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When it comes to spotting fake watches, we love a good watch bust as much as the next jeweler. Especially when it saves us a few thousand dollars – oh yes, even we’ve been burned by really good fakes. But the painful sting of realizing we just bought a Fauxlex taught us to be vigilant,…
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We’ve previously covered what to do in the case of a broken engagement (Did he/she leave? Yours to keep. Family heirloom? Give it back. Holiday or birthday engagement? Check your state’s laws). But what do you do when you aren’t the betrothed, but rather the bestie of the lucky new engagement ring owner? Heck, even…
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Engagement rings for men might not be something you’re totally familiar with, but they are a growing trend. As the traditional meaning of marriage continues to evolve, couples are looking at different ways to express their love and new ways to take their relationship to the next level. Whether it’s for a bride proposing to her…
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We love diamonds, have we ever mentioned that? We love our large diamonds, our important diamonds, our GIA diamonds, our antique diamonds and vintage diamonds. We especially love fancy colored diamonds. When we buy fancy colored diamonds at a show, or people sell fancy colored diamonds in our Boca showroom, it’s always exciting. And the…
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Cleaning your engagement ring will quickly become a favorite pastime when you’re newly engaged. With all eyes on your new rock, and near-constant demands to see the ring, you want to keep your beautiful new diamond ring in tip top shape for admiring. Luckily, it’s easy to clean your engagement ring at home. Cleaning your…
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Calling all savvy brides to be! We know your groom’s smart-he got your ring from us after all. But once that sparkler is on your finger, odds are you’re taking the reigns. And occasionally, you’ll need to rein yourself in budget-wise. Enter Wedding Brand, the new wedding budgeting tool we’re slightly obsessed with. Spending with…
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Cushion Cut diamonds are the most popular fancy shape diamond on the market. The modern cushion cut is similar to a brilliant cut, the cushion is more similar to a round’s facet pattern, and plays with light in the same way; while it’s less “brilliant” it does have more fire, making it more colorful when flashing. It also…
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Wear, Profit, Repeat Now that the economy is back on the upswing, investors are looking for new ways to protect and increase their hard-earned money. Many financial experts recommend diamonds. Values fluctuate based on supply and demand (and rough diamond prices are pretty low this year), but pricing scales have lacked uniformity. Individual appraisals are…
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Are you shopping for an engagement ring? Or perhaps just starting to browse? You’ve come to the right place. Not only do we sell some of the hottest designer lines, antique and estate engagement rings, but we’ve got some great advice to boot. At least we think so. When you first start looking through engagement…
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Your favorite gemstone may be your favorite simply because you like the color or shape of it. Maybe it holds some personal meaning, perhaps your first boyfriend or girlfriend gave you an onyx ring, for instance. Of course, the personal meaning that we attach to a stone is what is most important. We’re told that…
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Choosing a truly timeless diamond ring you can wear forever is simple, if you’re familiar with the round brilliant. This elegant, fashionable and majestic diamond jewelry cut is deceptively unassuming, but once you discover the fascinating history of this beloved gem, you’ll see it’s the perfect representative for lasting true love. In the Beginning Hailing…
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