The round brilliant diamond cut is known to have the most brilliance compared to other diamond shapes. This cut consists of 58 facets including the table, crown, girdle, and pavilion. The diamond is carefully cut and polished to maximize the reflection and dispersion of light, resulting in a high level of brilliance and sparkles. The round brilliant cut was specifically designed to maximize the shine and sparkle of the diamond.  The even distribution of facets allows for light to enter through the top of the diamond, undergo total internal reflection, then exit through the top again, prod ..read more

This is an excellent question and we hear it almost everyday.  Before you make a choice on platinum or white gold it is best to understand the differences in the two precious metals. Platinum: Platinum is a dense white precious metal that is use to make jewelry.  Most platinum jewelry pieces that are made and sold are engagement rings and wedding bands.  Platinum is a bit stronger than gold in its raw form and does not need to have a great deal of alloy metals mixed in to make it into wearable jewelry. Platinum is also a hyper-allergenic making it a great choice if you are aller ..read more

AVOID DAMAGING CHEMICALS Perfumes, hairspray, lotions, sunscreen, cosmetics, chlorine, etc. are all damaging to gold, silver, and platinum metals as well as colored gems. While preparing for your day or a night out we recommend setting your jewelry aside until you are ready to wear it. WHEN IN DOUBT, TAKE IT OFF! Exercising/ lifting weights can cause your jewelry to scratch, stone discoloration, and breakage. Showering and swimming exposes your jewelry to chemicals that are corrosive. Prevent damage and potential breakage by removing your jewelry at bedtime. STORE YOUR JEWELRY IN A CL ..read more

 Opal is the birthstone to those born in October. Opal comes in a variety of colors such as, white, yellow, black, red, blue, and orange. Australia is the leading source for Opals. Opal comes from the Latin term ‘Opalus’ which translates to precious stone. The worlds rarest Opal is 568 carats and it is the largest black crystal to be found ..read more

Rose gold is a romantic color of gold and looks beautiful with a variety of stones set in it such as morganite, watermelon tourmaline and of course, diamonds. Over the past few years, we've seen an increase in rose gold jewelry purchases. But do you know what gives rose gold it's rosy hue? Rose gold is a blend of 24K yellow gold and additional alloy metals. Specifically, copper and silver. The color of the rose gold is dependent on the ratio of yellow gold to copper. The more copper used, the more pronounced the rose color will be ..read more

Rhodium Plating is a process that jewelers use to make white gold have a bright white finish.  During any repair to a white gold piece it necessary to rhodium plate the item.  Also over time rhodium can wear off and make the item look a little dull or have a yellow tint from the gold showing through.  We can simply clean and polish the item and dip the item in rhodium using an electric current and make it bright white again.  We usually recommend getting white gold items rhodium plated every 1-2 years.  Depending on your bodies specific oils some people need rhodium pl ..read more

Most white or yellow gold rings cost about $60-$80 to size up or down.  This price includes rhodium plating if the ring is white gold.  Platinum rings cost between $80-$100.  Silver rings cost about $30-$50.  If the shank of the ring is wider than normal or the ring needs to be sized up or down a few sizes it will cost a bit more than these prices.  It is always best to come in for an estimate.  We have an on-site master jeweler that can do the sizing while you wait if you have an appointment.  Otherwise you are more than welcome to leave the ring with us dur ..read more