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  • Custom Claddagh Engagement Ring and Testimonial!

    Custom Claddagh Engagement Ring With Wedding Band

    Custom Claddagh Engagement Ring

    I was able to pick up the rings from Fedex this afternoon, but was only able to really get a chance to look at them now. They both look spectacular! It really came out better than I could have hoped for! I think the ruby heart surrounding the pink center stone really makes a statement, and is certainly something I’ve never seen before! No one could say no to a ring like that! I also love how well the wedding band fits in with the engagement ring. It really fits together perfectly, just like they were made to. Certainly a sign of an excellent craftsman! Thank you for all your help and for putting up with me! I will be sure to tell you how and when the proposal goes down (haven’t quite decided on details just yet) but I know I will certainly be calling on you again for pieces in the future. Of that I am sure!

    Thank You so very, very much!

    For more custom ideas visit our Custom Jewelry Design page.

  • Customer Testimonial with Photos

    I just wanted to thank you again for such OUTSTANDING service.
    My rings are beautiful and we had a great wedding day. I have attached a
    couple of pictures.

    Thanks Again,
    Alison

  • Customer Testimonial and Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring Photo

    (This customer wanted a blue sapphire for the center stone.)

    Hey Beth!  It’s Paul P.  We did business a couple of months ago.  You helped me with my engagement ring and later the wedding bands for my wife and I.

    I just wanted to let you know that everything went great and we love the rings!  Thank you so much!

  • Customer Testimonial and Proposal Pictures!

    How cool is this?

    Hi, Beth,

    Sorry it took me so long to get back with you, but it’s been an eventful couple of weeks down here in Orlando.  But, suffice it to say, things went AMAZINGLY well and my girlfriend, now fiance, LOVED her ring!
    I’m sending some pictures we took after the fun evening.  My best friend and her roommate were in on the surprise and while I whisked her away for a fun day at Universal Studios and the beach, they worked to set up the gorgeous arrangement on her back porch.  (Great friends, huh?)
    Thank you so much for all of your patience, guidance, and great service.  I’ve recommended your store to everyone I know and I look forward to purchasing my wedding band soon.
    Have a great week!
    B
  • Custom Palladium Engagement Ring

    We were going through the archives and found this custom palladium engagement ring from a while back. The center stone is a pink moissanite and the side stones are natural diamonds. The pictures are courtesy of our customer.

  • Metals of Honor – Lessons in Gold

    Diamonds, sapphires, rubies…we know the gems and the mystique that surrounds them. But often we overlook the equally important metals in our jewelry. The metal is often behind-the-scenes, supporting and displaying its dazzling centerpiece – but each metal possesses a magic of its own.

    This week, let’s focus on the many facets of gold:

    GOLD

    Gold is popular because it can be worked into almost any shape. Yellow gold jewelry of 18K and above does not tarnish and rarely causes problems for people with skin irritations. White Gold is popular for its appearance and price point compared to platinum alloys.

    Technically there is no such thing as ‘White Gold.’ Gold can be lightened by combining it with light metals such as Rhodium; a member of the platinum family and the whitest precious metal after silver. This rhodium plating creates a hard skin with good resistance. Over time plating may wear through. Re-plating is a fairly simple process, depending on the condition of the piece. In most cases this will be done approximately as often as a platinum ring requires re-polishing, although a fine plating job may last longer than a polish on platinum due to the superior hardness of rhodium.

    COMMON GOLD ALLOYS

    24K gold (100% pure gold) does not work well for jewelry because it is too soft. A more durable option is 18K gold, which is 75% pure gold. It has the richness of 24K gold where some of the less pure alloys may not.

    Identification

    18K gold is the most recognized global standard and will be marked ’18K’ in the USA and ‘750’ in Europe.

    1. 18K Yellow Gold

    * 75% Gold, alloyed with Copper, Silver, Zinc and/or Cobalt
    * Does not require plating
    *  Very workable
    *  Rarely causes skin irritation
    *  Will wear down, but over a long period of time with heavy wear

    2. 18K White Gold (nickel white gold)

    * 75% Gold, alloyed with Copper, Nickel, Zinc and/or Palladium
    * Requires rhodium plating and re-plating over time, depending on wear
    *  Less workable, less ductile
    *  Causes skin irritation for people with nickel allergies
    *  Will wear down over a long period of time

    3. 18K Palladium White Gold

    * 75% Gold, 25% Palladium
    * Requires rhodium plating and re-plating over time, depending on wear
    * Very workable
    *  Rarely, if ever, causes skin irritation
    *  Will wear down over a long period of time
    *  More expensive than 18K nickel WG

    Comparison Photos

    1. 18K yellow gold
    2. 18K white gold, rhodium plated
    3. 18K palladium white gold, not plated

    Source: Pricescope Diamond Journal

    Here’s our high-style, white gold gent’s engagement ring:

    Style 7180WB

    Gent’s 14kt White Gold Diamond Wedding Band

    Gent’s 14kt white gold wedding band, diagonal design with .20ct t.w. channel set diamonds, high polished and matte finish, 7.75mm tapered.

    Metal: 14kt White Gold
    Width: 7.75mm
    Stone Size: .20ct t.w.
    Ring Size: 8.5 – 13

  • The Bling isn’t the Thing?

    According to one fashion expert, the Oscars still honored a more subdued look in light of our economy.

    Beth Bernstein believes that this is a good thing for a consumer: we can actually afford pieces or styles that celebrities are wearing without breaking the bank.

    Of course, this requires some creativity: like using moissanite instead of naturally-mined diamonds or freshwater pearls or Gemesis – all considerably more affordable material:

    Bling is no longer the thing at red carpet events.  Low key and subdued is the message A-List celebrities have been sending out for some time now. And, personally,  I think this couldn’t be better for our retailers.

    What celebrities are wearing translate into understandable pieces that can easily be interepreted (at lower diamond weights and less tony price tags) into your customer’s wardrobes. And these divas, many whom I’ve watched for several years have had a range of faux pas and now have all come into their own.

    I realize that some of my editorial counterparts might not agree, wishing to see more stand out pieces but once again the red carpet was the stage for earrings, cuffs and right hand rings and a few spectacular yet more delicate necklaces.

    Earrings are always a way to light up a woman’s face and can easily be interpreted with varied collections you have in your stores. The cuff bracelets are perhaps harder to sell but are good stand out pieces to revolve a collection around. Buy one for impact.

    When we finally saw necklaces they were choker length and we didn’t see too many but the styles we did see were breath-taking and less overwhelming than in the past.

    I like this minimalism. It doesn’t say jewelry isn’t important; it says don’t let your jewelry wear you.

    Writer: Beth Bernstein

    Kate Winslet with a Scaled Down Bling Look

  • Oscar 2010 Bling Highlights!

    Diamonds, pearl tassels, ruby earrings, mismatched piles of bracelets, sapphires…all were in abundance at last night’s Oscar ceremonies.

    And while the ceremony itself was a real sleeper, the wardrobe definitely was lively. As we slowly creep our way out of a dark economic period, Hollywood reflects the change by showcasing some stunning, bold fashion choices.

    The great part about the Oscars? If you see a piece you like, we’re craftsman who are more than happy to recreate the look at a fraction (and we do mean, a fraction) of the cost by using amazing alternative gems such as moissanite and Gemesis.

    We’ll give you more creative “food for thought” throughout the week as we showcase more Oscar bling.

    Zoe Saldana in Lorraine Schwartz

    Avatar star Saldana matched her Givenchy couture gown, which featured multiple tones of purple, with a tonal 80-carat amethyst ring custom-made by Lorraine Schwartz.

    Sarah Jessica Parker in Fred Leighton

    Sarah Jessica Parker paired her pale yellow silk Chanel gown with amazing jewels from Fred Leighton, including a mismatched pile of bracelets (featuring a 1950s diamond swirl bracelet, cognac diamond flexible bracelet, rose-cut diamond bracelet in platinum and sapphire and diamond wave bangle bracelet). She topped off her armful of bling with a 9-carat cushion-cut old-mine diamond ring, whose moon shape was the standout for sure.

    Miley Cyrus in Lorraine Schwartz

    Cyrus accented her boudoir-inspired Jenny Packham gown with dazzling flower-shaped bronzed diamond and ruby earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.

    Demi Moore in Van Cleef & Arpels

    Moore‘s strapless Atelier Versace gown and chic updo perfectly showcased her pearl tassel, diamond and sapphire drop earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels.
    Photo source: In Style
  • Karen C Custom pave engagement ring

  • Row, row row your Rings

    Pop star Rhianna started the trend: piling rings on top of one another for a fun, funky and ever so slightly over-the-top look.

    New York–Pop star Rihanna lives on the cutting edge of fashion, fiercely stepping out in the latest runway trends and moving on to the next big thing just as everyone else starts to catch up.

    So what jewelry is this taste-maker going for? It seems multiple rings side by side across three or four fingers are just the thing.

    At the 2009 American Music Awards (left photo), the glamour girl accessorized a cut-out Marchesa gown with Sutra’s “3×3” rose-cut diamond ring flanked by black and colorless diamond rings set in platinum by Neil Lane.

    At Glamour magazine’s “Women of the Year Awards”(center photo), she scooped up one of the night’s top honors while sporting two of her favored looks: an origami-style dress and rings on four fingers. The H. Stern “Stars” rings she wore are crafted in 18-karat “Noble” gold and are accented with diamonds.

    Source: National Jewelry Network

    How can you afford the same kind of look? Chances are, you have a few rings hanging out in your jewelry box already but we can put extra rings on your fingers that are affordable by using stones like moissanite or Gemesis.

    Yellow Cushion Cut Gemesis Ring With Bezel Set White Diamonds