There is nothing so timeless and classic as a piece of jewelry made from yellow, white, or rose gold, the perfect trio of colors to compliment gems of any hue, and a metal hard enough to withstand daily use or the occasional beating at a pickleball game (oh, do you play too?). We have noticed ..read more

As an aspect of your horoscope, birthstones have a pretty fascinating story, going back at least to the Middle Ages when people wore them for good luck, for prophetic powers, and even for spell casting. They might even go back to biblical times when something akin to birthstones was discussed by 1st-century historian, Josephus. However, it wasn’t until the 18th century that birthstones were assigned according to month. Later, in 1912, the National Association of Jewelers defined the list of birthstones we know today ..read more

While diamonds are still the most common gemstone choice for engagement rings, sapphires are quickly becoming a popular gemstone choice for engagement rings as well. Not only is this exquisite gemstone mentioned several times throughout the bible as a symbol of something precious and valuable, but it is also associated with the British Royal Family. Both the British Crown Jewels and Lady Diana’s engagement ring contain sapphires. Indeed they have been a valued gemstone throughout history and were also popular in ancient Rome and Persia and throughout the Middle Ages. This unique history and it ..read more

Diamonds, one of nature’s rarest and most beautiful creations, do not display all of their splendor when they are in their rough stone form. They must be professionally cut and polished before you can see their breathtaking elegance. They are made of carbon and are formed under extreme temperatures and pressure, which creates crystal formations from their carbon atoms. Natural diamonds are formed deep within the earth and are brought to the earth via very deep-seated volcanic eruptions. It is precisely this difficult journey to the surface that makes diamonds so rare; most don’t survive the vo ..read more

Wedding bands have become more sophisticated and more detailed and elegant. Today, wedding bands for women are trending away from the standard simple gold or silver band and instead designed to be just as stunning as the engagement ring ..read more

The beautiful, purple February birthstone, the amethyst, comes in a variety of shades ranging from light violet to intense deep purple, or a beautiful blend of violet and red. It is the world’s most popular purple gemstone, which is why you’ll see many people wearing amethyst jewelry even if it’s not their birthstone.  Amethysts also have an interesting history, having been used in personal adornment for over 2000 years, as well as spiritual qualities that have new age relevance. Here now is a look at some special amethyst features and facts ..read more

A look at Moissanite, how it differs from diamonds, and the advantages of Moissanite engagement rings over diamond engagement rings ..read more

Classic rings for any occasion: from classic cocktail rings to classic five-stone rings; from rings with no gemstones, to rings with diamonds or colored gemstones such as amethyst, aquamarine and morganite, there are plenty of beautiful occasion ring styles to choose from ..read more

Choosing an engagement ring is simultaneously exciting and intimidating. Which gemstone should my ring have? How many should it have? What shape should they be? What about carat weight? Which metal should my ring be made from? What style should I choose? Modern? Vintage? Classic? So many questions it can all be overwhelming. You probably didn’t even think of half of them before you started shopping around. Setting style, for example, is a very important feature of an engagement ring because it enhances the beauty and brilliance of the diamond or gemstone ..read more

Patterns can bring unique beauty and detail to a wedding ring and are a lovely way to turn a simple band into an original and exceptional wedding band. The different pattern options available range from subtle to elaborate, but all have their own brand of specialness. Whether you’re looking at wedding rings for women or for men, patterned wedding bands are an alternative style that should not be overlooked. To give you an idea of some of the beautiful patterns you might consider, we’ve compiled a few examples below ..read more