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When you have a beautiful pendant custom designed, you want a sturdy, dependable and attractive/complimentary chain to go with it.

Some people don’t give much mind to the chain they choose but we kindly suggest spending time with this critical decision. Not only does it secure your custommade pendant but it also enhances its beauty ideally.

As for length 18″ is a smart choice. It’s not too short (like a 16″ choker length, which can be a little snug for some). It’s the perfect length to be visible as well (whereas longer chains can fall too low).

Wheat chains and box chains are the perfect kind of chains for pendants. They’re super durable and can hold the weight of the item hanging.

If you’re trying to avoid the dreaded “kinkage” of some chains, don’t get herring bone chains which are more prone to locking awkwardly. Another chain prone to kinks? The snake chain.

Need some input on the perfect chain for your pendant or chain? Simply contact us. We can get you hanging right!

First let’s get the congratulations out of the way:

FLY EAGLES FLY!!!!

Okay, now back to jewelry business. Any of the players of the winning Super Bowl team are awarded rings that showcase their climb to the top of the NFL.

Where does the tradition of the Super Bowl ring come from?

Commemorative rings can be traced back as far back as the 1920’s, though they weren’t always rings (the New York Yankees famously gifted their team watches in 1928 in lieu of rings).

Vince Lombardi actually personalized (hello custom design!) the first Super Bowl ring by adding an inscription (“Harmony, Courage, Valor) and a logo.

How much does the Super Bowl ring cost?

While the final cost is uncapped, the NFL pays up to around $7,000 (£5,000) per ring (with big spenders like the 2015 New England Patriots who reportedly paid $35,000 for each of their Super Bowl rings).

All Super Bowl rings must be made of 10-karat plumb gold and usually features a large number of diamonds win. Super Bowl rings are not often sold but players have been known to auction them off.

To get an idea of their valuation: New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor’s son auctioned one of his father’s two Super Bowl rings for $230,000. Not bad! 

Before you go running for the hills, thinking this is some New-Agey post, think about it a second:

Everything and everyone possesses a frequency of some sort. Just because you see it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Think of when you walk by a radio with a cellphone in your hand; chances are, you’ve heard a buzzing noise emit from the speakers. That’s the phone talking to the tower and the  speakers picking up that radio transmission.

So if you accept the fact that energy exists that you don’t see, consider the healing power of gemstones and crystals. For eons, humans have noted the power of gems and crystals and have used them for healing and protection, among other things.

What does that mean for you, jeweler lover? Well consider your favorite gem. How does it make you feel? Do you feel a sense of safety and protection while wearing it? Entertain the fact that there’s a chance that gem resonates particularly with you.

Take rose quartz, for example. According to MBGMindfulness: 

Rose quartz is a stone of unconditional love that helps to open and heal the energy of the heart. It encourages the forgiveness of others and, most importantly, of yourself. The secret to finding true love is to love yourself. Rose quartz emits vibrations of love, beauty and compassion. It’s a feel-good stone that nurtures, supports and allows you to feel the most powerful energy in the universe: LOVE.

So take a moment to research the spiritual implications of your favorite gem, if for no other reason than its fun!

We get it. Sometimes the terms in the custom design jewelry world get a little confusing. (We see the glazed over look when customers don’t understand the words we use so casually!)

A recent client asked: “What’s a basket?”

Jewelry education to the rescue! 

A basket head holds the center stone in place, usually with 4 or 6 prongs. The openings in the basket allow light to pass through the gem of your ring. (This provides more sparkle.) Practically speaking, the basket secures the stone and (when made correctly) provides comfortable wear.

Take a look at the video below. You’ll be able to easily identify the rose gold basket.

We’ve talked about skin tone a lot here on these pages. And for good reason. When you’re investing in custom design jewelry, the metals you choose really matter. You may love silver but gold might be the wiser choice when skin tone is at play.

Here, we get a detailed look at skin tone (from a male perspective). To us, its clear which metals work best on him. What do you think?