The bigger your friendship and family circles, the more likely it is going to be that you have different birthdays and special occasions to celebrate every single month of the year! With so many potential celebrations coming at you thick and fast, it can be difficult to keep up with the task of gift buying. When it comes to a birthday present idea that is always going to be a success, you absolutely cannot go wrong with diamonds! Any type of sparkling diamond is always going to be a considered a girl’s best friend and more and more men are learning to admire their beauty for their accessories ..read more

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what makes the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or loved one who’s having a birthday or other special occasion. The longer you know somebody, the more difficult it gets to keep coming up with gifts that are special and unique each year. It’s a good problem to have because it shows how long you have been close, but equally, it can definitely cause a few moments of stress along the way! Of course, a piece of jewelry is always something that is seen as a go-to birthday gift, especially for any woman in your life who loves to indulge in lots of bling, but ..read more

With only a couple of months of the new year gone by, it is not too late to make sure that you are equipped to celebrate all of the latest trends and ideas that are set to be the popular choices over the next twelve months or so. One of the best things about fashion trends is that they come and go in a cyclical nature, and fine jewelry design is the same. What might have been popular five years ago could be unthinkable now, but there are just many chances that the statement pieces from a decade ago could come back around to be the thing that everybody wants in their jewelry collection! Jewelry ..read more

A piece of jewelry for Valentine’s Day is a timeless classic, but the longer you have been with your loved one, the harder it gets to come up with different gift ideas that are not the same as things you’ve presented in previous years. But it shouldn’t ever put you off buying jewelry. The great thing about fine jewelry is that it is almost always the perfect gift but there are ways that you can make it even more special. Personal touches will always show that you have put extra effort into thinking about what to buy and how to hand it over and that can make all the difference between, “oh ano ..read more

Whether you love it or hate it, an essential element of the holiday season is Christmas gift shopping. Exchanging holiday gifts with loved ones is such fun but you can only get to this part if you do the shopping bit first! If you don’t enjoy gift shopping, it might be because of the crowds, the expense, or the whole commercialized aspect of a religious holiday but for many, it’s because of the stress of trying to work out what to buy and what might be on their Santa wishlists. It would be so simple to fall back on gift vouchers or non-specific gift sets of basic toiletries but why do that whe ..read more

With four stunning blue gemstones to choose from, December has more birthstones than any other month. December babies get to choose from classic blue topaz, unique tanzanite, vibrant blue zircon, or striking turquoise. Which beautiful blue birthstone is right for you? Find out as we go over everything you need to know about the December birthstones.  First December Birthstone: Blue Topaz  Diamond Halo Blue Topaz Stud Earrings Blue topaz is the blue variety of topaz, a gemstone that comes in a rainbow of colors. Topaz is colorless in its pure state but is easily colored by trace eleme ..read more

Most people probably aren’t aware of just how many shapes of diamonds there are. Round-cut diamonds are the most popular diamond shape and are so popular that it is the most obvious in most people’s minds. It isn’t until you think about buying a loose diamond or a piece of diamond jewelry and start browsing the jewelry shelves you realize there is quite a variety of shapes. But, not only are you faced with different shapes, but you’ll also find that the term cut comes into the equation. Are cut and shape the same thing? It helps to know. The Difference Between Cut and Shape Although commonly u ..read more

The November birthstones are topaz and citrine, giving November babies a wealth of beautiful options to choose from. Topaz comes in every color of the rainbow, while citrine can be found in a range of vibrant yellow to orange tones. Discover what these two gems have to offer as we detail everything you need to know about the November birthstones.  November Birthstone Characteristics  Simulated Yellow Topaz Ring Topaz is a silicate mineral that comes in a stunning array of colors. Topaz is naturally colorless, but it easily takes on color when exposed to impurities or certain elementa ..read more

Stacking or layering jewelry has been a hot trend for quite some time now and most advice you can find focuses on bracelets and necklaces but, earrings and rings can be stacked too. As with combining any various pieces of jewelry, ring stacking requires practice to get it right otherwise it can look like a cluttered mess. It’s all about mastering the technique so that you can combine wedding bands and eternity bands with cocktail rings and fashion rings. You don’t want to give up wearing your diamond engagement ring to enable you to wear other ring styles you want to try. Creating an eye-catch ..read more

The October birthstone is the opal, a gemstone famous for its stunning play of color. Associated with magic, creativity, and love, the opal is truly a special gem. Learn more about the opal as we go over everything you should know about the October birthstone.  October Birthstone Characteristics  Le Vian Neopolitan Opal Halo Earrings in Rose Gold Opals are famous for their play of color, also called opalescence. Opals are made of tiny spheres of silica that break up light in a unique way. When light enters an opal, it bounces on these silica spheres and creates a beautiful flash of c ..read more