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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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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One of the most magical moments of your wedding day is finally slipping that band on your finger when you say “I Do.” The wedding band signifies forever – an unbroken circle that represents the everlasting quality of your love. A band worn on the left finger symbolizes that you are married. If it’s been…
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Couples spend hours (and plenty of money) finding the perfect diamond, designing custom settings and even reworking heirloom pieces into new creations, all in the quest for a personalized symbol of their love. Your wedding and engagement rings are a very public statement, and you will probably talk about them and show them off again…
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This week, we’ve covered each of the 4 C’s. It’s a little known, but important fact, however, that there are 5 C’s. The last one that most people don’t bother with is Certificate. And it doesn’t impact a diamond’s appearance like the other 4 C’s, but you can bet your bottom dollar it affects a…
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This week, we’ve been focusing on the 4 C’s you need to know to get a great deal on a diamond. So far, we’ve covered diamond Clarity Grades, Cut Grades, and carat weight. Today, I’ll be explaining diamond Color grades. Diamonds come in a large variety of colors, some rarer and more valuable than others…
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Alright, we’ve already covered diamond carats and diamond cut, today we’re back with everything you need to know about diamond clarity. Diamond Clarity is determined by the presence or absence of flaws in or on the diamond. The rarest of diamonds have perfect clarity, and are internally and externally flawless. The majority of diamond have some degree of…
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Yesterday, we talked all about diamond carat weights, and how to use the scale to get the best deal on a diamond using this price factor. Today we’re diving into everything you need to know about diamond cut. And while most people thing carat weight is the most important of the 4 C’s, we argue…
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When people think about diamonds, the first thing that usually comes to mind is “How many carats?” But you know, as someone well versed in our 4 C’s, that carat weight is only one factor that determines a diamond’s beauty and value. Each of the 4 C’s work together to determine a diamonds’ price and…
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At least once a week (and usually more often) we get requests for more information on this beautiful custom engagement ring we created for one one of our customers. It’s stunning and unique, and was a re-mount of a customer’s diamond. She knew she wanted a halo for her 5 carat radiant cut, and she…
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There are certain items that are a great bargain at various times in the year. TV’s in February. Mattresses in May. Suits in June. But a little known fact is that summer time is one of the best times of the year to buy an engagement ring. Granted, we think that any time is a…
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Bypass rings, a style that has the two shanks of a ring crossing over one another, rather than meeting to complete the circle, are one of our favorite styles. This edgy twist on a ring is a gorgeous way to show of stones and unique architectural designs. The bypass ring, far from a modern trend,…
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Who doesn’t love an emerald cut engagement ring? They’re pristine, elegant, and always classic with those bold step cuts and perfectly crisp corners. Emerald cuts also typically necessitate superior cut and quality grades, so they’re some of the most appealing diamonds on the market. And some of the world’s most famous and expensive diamonds are…
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One of the greatest things about an engagement ring is its ability to show the world who you are without you saying a word. This piece of jewelry that you’ll wear every single day should embody your personal style in a special way that elevates it from every other piece of jewelry you wear. Whether…
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Today’s engagement ring eye candy has us squealing in delight. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then pink diamonds are the girly girl’s BFF. And you’ll never guess who happened to scoop up a pretty parcel of pink diamonds (ok, it’s us!) We adore these gorgeous fancy colored diamonds, and their perfect enhanced by…
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