It’s hard to come by genuine Art Deco jewelry, especially pieces of quality. Most of the stuff out there is either poorly made new imitations or shoddily made pieces that couldn’t possibly be worn. I’m sure there are some more Art Deco pieces but I’m only including the ones available for the public to purchase, and not the pieces that belong to a private person or museum. Here’s my list of the top five Epic Art Deco Earrings. 1. Victorian and Edwardian Earrings These Earrings are from the late Deco period but they’re amazing and are a great example of the classic Art Deco Era. The geometric s ..read more

The subject of whether women should propose to men defies conventional standards in a world where gender roles are changing. The cultural, sociological, and personal ramifications of women initiating marriage proposals are explored in this article. We investigate the evolving dynamics of contemporary relationships by looking at a variety of viewpoints, such as cultural customs, relationship specialists, and personal narratives. We also emphasize the subtleties of equality, love, and commitment in the context of marriage proposals. This is a question that comes up more often than you might thin ..read more

There are so many famous celebrity engagement rings and we wouldn’t be able to list them all. Here is a list of some of the more notable examples. Feel free to add more famous celebrity engagement rings in the comments below. Princess Diana and Kate Middleton Okay, they’re not celebrities in the “Kardashian” sense of the word, but both Diana and Kate are instantly recognizable on TV or in pictures, such is the world’s obsession with the British monarchy. When Prince Charles proposed to Lady Diana Spencer, he did so with a ring showcasing a 12ct oval blue sapphire, surrounded by 14 d ..read more

The fact is, we can’t, none of us. At least not by eye, and not even when using a 10x loupe. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be vigilant, especially if we truly prefer our diamonds to be completely natural. But this is where the problems really start. Because synthetic diamonds are completely natural in composition. This article will help you on how to Identify Synthetic Diamonds. Synthetic Diamonds Notice we say “in composition” because, of course, synthetic diamonds don’t come from the earth and don’t need to be mined. Instead, synthetic diamonds – also often referred to as cultured or l ..read more

The definition of “vintage” is somewhat disputed by those who deal in such items across all sorts of genres and marketplaces. In jewelry terms, though, there is a pretty much-agreed definition. To be called vintage Jewelry, pieces must be at least 20 years old but less than 100, at which point they become antique. Of course, there are lots of antique pieces available and are highly collectible as those 80 years cover many different design periods and fashions. Jump in to the list of our Instagram Vintage Jewelry accounts. Because vintage jewelry can often be bought quite cheaply, pieces are es ..read more

Given the current celebrity trend for engagement rings that contain large, impossible-to-ignore diamonds, it’s easy to forget that designs haven’t actually changed all that much in the last one hundred years. The center stones today have indeed increased in size as the relative wealth of the wearer has increased. Still, the basic style has persevered through an ever-changing world dominated by fashions that go almost as quickly as they arrive. What is a Vintage Engagement Rings The classic elegance and strength of vintage platinum engagement rings are well known. Since platinum is strong and ..read more

Vintage engagement rings are, as you might expect, engagement rings over a certain age. There is often confusion generated (sometimes deliberately!) when “vintage”, “antique” and “retro” get used interchangeably, but they all actually mean very different things. Antique usually refers to any object more than 100 years old, whereas retro is more of a style statement and refers to something that is designed to mimic objects or styles from past eras, but which could just as easily have been manufactured yesterday. Vintage falls somewhere in between. The authorized version of what is considered vi ..read more

When it comes to gemology, accuracy, precision, and trustworthiness are very important. It is important for both professionals and amateurs who want to identify, grade, and authenticate jewels GAL Gemlab Certifications is here to make sure that the certificates they have are real. Out of all the well-known institutions in this field, GAL Gemlab comes out as the most knowledgeable and reliable. This article goes into great depth about GAL Gemlab certifications, explaining how they work, what their standards are, and how important they are in the gemological community. We are going to try to fig ..read more

What we generally think of as diamonds, the largely clear, glass-like precious stones that have been many a girl’s best friend are actually white diamonds. Although not actually white, of course, this is the color name used for all clear stones in the world of jewelry. Diamonds come in a surprisingly wide range of colors, from white, through yellow, brown, red, green, blue, and all the way to black. But how do these polar opposites of the color scale match up in terms of availability and quality, and how does the grading of each differ? White Diamonds The classic of the precious stone family ..read more

Choosing an engagement ring is challenging, especially when new styles are popular. This article covers 2024’s top engagement ring trends. We predicted these developments based on diamond experts’ predictions, 2023 shoppers’ searches, and rising searches. Find your ideal engagement ring with our list of Engagement ring styles in 2024. What is Trending? Choosing an engagement ring is challenging, especially when new styles are popular. This article covers 2024’s top engagement ring trends. We predicted these developments based on diamond experts’ predictions, 2023 shoppers’ searches, and ..read more