Something Blue for weddings

Understanding Something Blue…

Most people are familiar with the rhyme “Something old, something new something borrowed, something blue”, and the fact that it is associated with a wedding, specifically with the bride on her wedding day and things she should carry about her person to bring good luck.

Alternative Engagement Ring Styles of 2017

For designers, one of the most frustrating things about working in a truly global marketplace is that fashions never seem to stick around very long before trends move on to something else, but this phenomenon is also one of the most exciting things about it as well. It means that people can express their individual…

Black Diamonds vs. White Diamonds

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,…

The Guide to Colored Diamonds

The 4Cs of diamond grading are Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat. The first of those, Color, is based on how clear or “white” the diamond is, with no color at all actually being the most desirable color. However, there comes a point where diamonds which contain color become desirable. Partly because of the unusual effects…

What Is A Mourning Ring?

We often commemorate the happy occasions in life such as engagements and weddings with the giving of rings, but we rarely do the same upon the death of a family member or friend. This is despite the tradition of mourning rings dating back to the 14th century. The fact is, until the Victorians turned mourning…