Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. But how are you supposed to know which one to choose? Check out our guide to learn more about the types of diamond cuts to choose from for your engagement ring or custom jewelry. Round Cut The most popular cut for diamonds is the...
In 1893, a scientist name Henri Moissan discovered a new gem in a crater left behind when an asteroid fell to Earth. This gem, which was created among the stars, was remarkably similar to diamonds. This dazzling new stone was named Moissanite after the scientist who...
If you’ve done any research into buying a diamond ring, you have probably heard of the 4 C’s – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat. However, unless you are an experienced jeweler, you may not know how to interpret what those 4 C’s really mean for you. Use this handy guide...
Consumers today are considering the environmental impact each of their purchases have. This also includes their jewelry purchases, which is why lab grown, or “created” diamonds are more popular than ever. Lab grown diamonds have the same mineral makeup as mined...
The truth is there is no “one metal” that all engagement rings are made of. In fact, traditionally the metals used for the bands of engagement rings has evolved and changed quite a bit over time along with trends. That being said, there’s no metal used in jewelry that...
[wtr-time] The jewelry business in the US in 2017 did a whopping $63.8 billion in sales, and most of those sales took place at one of three basic types of jewelry operations: Corporate retail stores, or “Big Box” stores Independent jewelers Private jewelers But what...
[wtr-time] If you are in the market for an engagement ring, you’ve probably heard about created diamonds. Many people have heard of them, but don’t know what makes them so unique. Many have negative misconceptions about created diamonds and the differences from Mined...
