Happy Stories From our customers

This message is for Beth, I love my 8mm OEC moissanite!!! I want tons more! Soon, hopefully. :)
Thanks for sending me a beautiful one!
S

These rings stopped me in the tracks this morning. They are more like little works of architecture, designed to give a sense of flow and movement. Here’s what Hannah Conorton of 10x and designer Claudio Pino had to say:

“In this collection, I add meticulous mechanisms to give the stone set the freedom to follow the owner’s movements, reflecting the wearer in many small, intricate ways,” Pino said. “My rings come alive only when they find their owners.”

Pino’s “Infinity” ring is made in 14-karat gold and sterling silver with moonstone, diamonds and ruby.

I was skeptical when I first saw Pino’s rings–the rounded gemstones set into the bottom of the lower shank of the band and seemingly sharp edges of the design had me thinking it might be an uncomfortable piece of jewelry to wear. But I couldn’t have been more wrong; each ring was extremely comfortable and wearable, forming perfectly to the movements of my hand and fingers.

“During the creative process, I never forget that someone will be wearing the ring,” Pino said. “Therefore, rings first need to be very comfortable and belong to the hand.”

Pino’s “Metamorphosis” ring is made in sterling silver and 14-karat gold with moonstone, pearls, turquoise, prehnite and amethyst.

The designer also told me he draws from a wealth of inspiration for his creations, from the aurora borealis to ancient Egypt, carefully constructing which gemstones are paired with one another in each ring.

“I juxtapose cold silver to the warm gold, calm green emeralds to vivid red rubies, to the hue of the charm and freshness of whitewater pearls,” he said. “Each design portrays a slice of life.”

Pino’s Cereus ring is made in 14-karat gold with opal, tanzanite, blue diamonds and pearls.

The term is being bandied about this Spring season, but what does color blocking mean? Color blocking is combining different colors that support and compliment each other. Perhaps it’s a combination you think would clash, but actually accentuate one another in a fun, dramatic way. It can apply to clothing but just as easily to jewelry.

Here’s some examples of color blocking in jewelry and clothing:

Example of color blocking.

This video is truly impressive and a great example of entrepreneurial spirit. This man scans the streets of New York City for real gold…and finds it.

Keep your eyes out, folks!

When it comes to “must have” pieces of jewelry, our Classic Prong Set Moissanite Tennis Bracelet has to be one of the top 5. It’s delicate beauty captures just the right attention, without overpowering, just about any outfit. This piece dresses up a simple outfit, giving it that extra dazzle, or fits in naturally with your most formal of wear.

Tennis bracelets have been a favorite among our clients for years and since this piece is set with moissanite stones, it’s as affordable as it is beautiful.

For the men out there looking for just the right gift for Mom, wife or girlfriend, consider this a fail-safe item!

Classic prong set tennis bracelet with safety clasp and Charles and Colvard created round moissanite. Click on image for more information.