Diamond Blueprint
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
  Each and every modern shape diamond has the same structural blueprint. Although the number of facets may differ between shapes, they all have a Table, Crown, Girdle, Pavillion, and Culet. See the gallery below to define the categories that make up the skeleton of a diamond.                     ..read more
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Wrist Game 101: Pairing Bracelets With Watches
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
As you all are aware, accessorizing your watch with fun bracelets is the hottest trend. Whether your have a casual beaded bracelet or an elegant diamond tennis. This trend has even gained popularity in Men's fashion where gents are adding some flair to their outfit and favorite wristwatch. The first rule of this is trend is that there are not rules! Mix things up and be creative when it comes to the bracelets you stack. See below for some wrist game inspiration photos for both ladies and gents! 18K white gold tennis bracelet with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds at 4.86 carat total w ..read more
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White Gold vs. Platinum: Which Metal Is Best For Your Ring?
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
Many customers find themselves torn between which metal to choose for their rings. There are definitely pros and cons to both White Gold and Platinum. White gold that is used for jewelry is most common in 58.5% (14K) and 75% (18K) purity. There is no such thing as pure White Gold in nature. Yellow gold is taken and mixed with alloys to create White Gold, which has a base color of white-beige. The White Gold is then plated with a metal called Rhodium to give it that bright white finish. After 8-12 months (depending on usage) of wear, the Rhodium will start to fade and the natural beige col ..read more
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The Many Types Of Settings
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
Ring settings are a matter of taste and there is no setting that is superior to all the others, but the size, shape, and even quality of the center stone can dictate which style of setting is most aesthetically pleasing. Rings need to be built center-out.  ..read more
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Wedding Bands 101: Pairing The Right Band With Your Engagement Ring
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
The Purpose Of The Wedding Band: The original purpose of a wedding band was to advertise the transition from "engaged" to "married" but nowadays, its purpose has been reinvented. Of course, we all love our engagement rings but many people find themselves wearing their wedding band more often than their engagement ring. Bands are more practical for day-to-day wear. Since the band will often be worn alone, it needs to be substantial enough to stand alone while also not overwhelming when worn with the engagement ring. Just like engagement ring designs, there is no wedding band that is superior to ..read more
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The Many Shapes Of A Diamond
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
From the classic Round Brilliant to the modern Princess, here is an overview of the most popular diamond shapes ..read more
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Diamonds 101: What To Know Before You Shop
Michael Alan Jewelers
by Michael Alan Jewelers
3y ago
Establish a Budget: When shopping for an engagement ring, the first step is having a price range in mind before your start shopping. The diamond industry is one where prices can fluctuate dramatically with seemingly little change. Going in with fairly specific parameters will help you find the right diamond to satisfy your criteria. Do Your Homework: Once the budget is established, you can start your research on diamonds. A great place to start is by getting yourself familiar with the 4-C's of Diamonds. Cut The Cut Proportion of a diamond is the most important factor in a diamond's "quality" a ..read more
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