by: Kallee Hooley In the world of fashion, it’s no secret that jewelry is a must-have for any stylish outfit. Whether you be adorned in gems, metals, or stones, it’s obvious that any type of bling can add the finishing touches to any modern couture. While the fashion world is always advertising new fads, today’s […]

As we sometimes do, we recently stumbled on an interesting artist and jewelry designer that we think is worth talking about. Surely, you know how it goes…these things catch you off guard and suddenly you find yourself blabbing about it uncontrollably. In this case, the person we’re going on about is none other than Meg

It doesn’t surprise us that Asscher cut gemstones are the fourth most popular diamond cut in the world. This stunning cut promises a brilliance that is near that of the brilliant round while displaying the quality of a stone in the manner that an emerald cut would. The Asscher cut is also extremely versatile in

When shopping for a stone in the form of the cushion cut, it might surprise you that this marvelous shape is only the tenth most popular cut in the world. This breathtaking cut is undoubtedly deserving of a higher notch on the popularity totem pole and it is no surprise that it is still a

If you’re looking for a gemstone that is as beautiful as it is fiscally smart, Tanzanite is the stone for you. Tanzanite, the birthstone of December, is a tricolored gem that radiates in blues, purples, and reds. Additionally, Tanzanite is currently continuing to rise in value, making it a great investment for the finance-savvy bride

by: Grant Edvalson Precious metals and rare gems have played enormous parts in symbolism, mysticism, worship, and culture throughout the world for many centuries.  In ancient times precious gems were viewed as having special spiritual properties.  Records of this can be found even in the old testament when Moses is instructed to create a priestly

by: Josh Swain Platinum is one of Earth’s rarest metals, and is highly valued among many jewelry and gemology connoisseurs. Here are a few things that you might like to know before making a purchase. Platinum Fun Facts Platinum Definition Platinum comes from the Spanish “platina”, or “little silver” it is an incredibly non-reactive metal,

If your ideal diamond is as brilliant as it is affordable, as iconic as it is modern and as durable as it is elegant, the oval cut might be worth your time to consider. With all these amazing attributes, it is surprising that this particular cut doesn’t find itself at a higher notch of popularity.

When talking about jewelry, and specifically diamonds, we hear the word “carat” a lot, but what exactly is a carat, and how do carats work with diamonds? For the record, a carat refers to a unit of weight of a given gemstone, such as a diamond, where one single carat is equal to 200 milligrams,

You got your diamond wedding or engagement ring and we’re thrilled, but you need to take a couple more cautionary steps before you reach diamond bliss. The next step we recommend is getting your diamond appraised. Even if you bought your wedding or engagement ring from a reputable jeweler, a second opinion is always the