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One of the most amazing aspects of jewelry? Throughout time and across history, the same symbols have appeared over and over again. We share a collective knowledge of its meaning, whether we’re conscious of it or now. Isn’t that special?

Take the Infinity Symbol, for instance. Its “sideways eight” shape has appeared in the cross of Saint Boniface (wrapped around the bars of a Latin Cross).

But its John Wallis who is credited with introducing the infinity symbol in 1655. Wallis didn’t detail his reasoning for use of this symbol but its theorized to be a variation of the number 1,000 (originally CIƆ, also CƆ) meaning “many.”

If we take a deeper dive, this symbol has become identified with a variation of the ouroboros, an ancient image of a snake eating its own tail. Its come to symbolize THE INFINITE, since like a circle, there is no end.

Wearing an infinity symbol as pendant signifies long-lasting love, whether its with a significant other, a family member or friend or something more spiritual, like an infinite love of self or a god figure.

If you’re considering a custom design piece with a specialized symbol like this one or any other, let us create one imbued with the meaning that’s special just for you!

When I read about camp jewelry in the latest Town and Country, I harkened back to my childhood years, when my parents quietly celebrated my summer departure for several weeks each year. But we didn’t wear much jewelry at camp, except for a mood ring or maybe a necklace with my name dangling on it.

After a little more reading, I came to understand camp jewelry to mean jewelry that was a little ostentatious, perfect for the upcoming Met Gala. Not quite tacky but instead fun and bold, meant to make a statement–but not one that is overly serious.

According to Town and Country:

“The idea of ‘Camp’ is to push boundaries,” says Siegelson, who has loaned Met Ball guests select pieces for the evening. “Susan Sontag said it was to ‘dethrone the serious.’ I read that as expecting fashion that is really fun, and nothing is more fun than the right jewelry. We have loaned out an interesting array of pieces, from brightly colored stone-set jewels that are pure accessories to what will likely be an exceptional ensemble to jewelry that is a strong and eye-catching statement on its own.”

For the Met Gala this week, we can expect yellow gold, brightly colored gems  and more campy surprises from guests like Lady Gaga and Lauren Santo Domingo.

We love the idea of jewelry for the sake of theatricality and fun. Campy jewelry doesn’t have to be tacky–its a celebration of all that is bright and bold in jewelry making.

Aishwarya Rai wearing a Michael Cinco gown.

If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your blingiest engagement ring with your wedding band, it might look a little something like this:

For custom designer, pieces like this make us so proud to be working with lab grown diamonds.

An all-diamond ring from a 155-carat plate of lab-grown material

Unromantically dubbed “Project D,” this amazing one-off ring was polished using laser cutting as well as traditional techniques. The final product showcases 133-facets and a total weight of 3.86 carats.

More info on this stunner: 

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading, determined that the ring has a clarity grade of VVS2 and a color grade of E, with excellent symmetry and very good polish.

“DD might be relatively new to cut diamonds for the jewelry market,” noted Michel Janssens, CEO of HRD Antwerp, “but they have created an impressive ring for their 10th anniversary. The outstanding cutting and polish work has resulted in a brilliant light reflection which emphasizes the beauty of the ring.”

“For our 10th anniversary we wanted to create something stunning that would highlight our innovative and high-tech techniques,” said Ton Janssen, CEO of Dutch Diamond Technologies. “I think we’ve more than succeeded with the one-off “Project D” ring. It’s a true ‘European’ ring: Grown in Germany, cut in the Netherlands and graded by HRD Antwerp in Belgium.”

The quality and carat weight of CVD synthetic diamonds has increased drastically over the past 10 years. DD reported that the 155-carat plate from which “Project D” was carved took five weeks to grow in its laboratory.

Synthetic diamonds have indeed come a long, long way. As early adopters, we’ve experienced this phenomenon first hand. If you’re looking for an anniversary band using beautiful, affordable and eco-friendly materials like synthetic diamonds, contact us.

Ah, the elusive chemistry between two people. We swear it exists but can do little to verify its existence. Is it a feeling, a “vibe” or does is there an actual biological response at play, one we can’t control but simply…is?

Perhaps a little bit of  both. The science behind attraction includes all of our senses, which help us determine whether someone is right for you.

According to one article, all senses are at play when meeting someone we might fancy, but sight is particularly important (no surprise there):

Men, for example, have 25% more neurons in their visual cortices, meaning they tend to place more emphasis on visual cues than women. That being said, both men and women are attracted to visual indications of health, such as clear skin, bright eyes, and shiny hair.

“Mr. Schubach helped me to design a ring for my wife. Every single person I spoke with was outstandingly helpful. There was a good bit of communication required in order to design the ring via correspondence, but no one ever seemed put out by the effort required. Mr. Schubach and his team are very pleasant, professional jewelers, and they did whatever it took to make my wife’s ring AWESOME. I couldn’t be happier with it, and neither could she. Everyone who sees it is very impressed with the design and workmanship. I would not choose a different jeweler if you paid me to!”

So pretty…I love my ring from you guys!!!! Get soooooo many compliments on it

In 2013 I worked with Beth to design my amazing cushion cut ring with baguettes on either side. You would think designing a ring over the internet would be stressful, but Beth made the whole process so smooth and easy! My ring is stunning and I’m hoping to design a band to go with it too. Better yet, a trip to their showroom in AZ would be fabulous!