Rough Diamonds – More than Just an Ethically Sourced Engagement Ring

If you think about it, this rough diamond engagement ring trend may have more social significance than a mere fashion choice. Women are now seeking a gem that reflects a respect and adoration for flaws and imperfections.

Simply put, rough diamonds are diamonds found in their natural state. Their inclusions are part of their beauty.

“Flawless” and “perfection” are taking backseat to the raw, natural beauty of rough diamonds–and hopefully with the way women view themselves in general.

Raw, rough diamonds are also distinctly individual (just like the wearer). Each gem has its own story to tell. The charm emanates from the imperfections and challenges our very idea of what is beautiful.

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection.”

Rough diamonds (or raw diamonds) are becoming a go-to choice for millennial brides seeking engagement rings. And for obvious reasons: there’s an increasing awareness of the damage that traditional diamond mining is doing to our ecology; rough diamonds means a wiser choice for our planet.

But more than that, there’s a rustic simplicity to rough diamonds that appeals to young brides. After generations of seeing the same types of engagement ring cuts, today’s woman seeks something more distinctive and natural as a fashionable departure.

Whatever your reason, we’re happy to custom design a rough diamond engagement ring that suits your untamed and natural side.

“Nothing and no one is perfect. It just takes a good eye to find those hidden imperfections.”   

A Schubach Exclusive! Custom made bezel set Scroll solitaire engagement ring with a champagne color, rose cut center diamond and surprise diamond accent.

A custom design rough diamond pendant.

Is green really lucky?

Well, it can be. If you believe! And if you do believe, wearing it must be generate even more luck. There’s something about the tactile contact of a lucky charm that radiates its goodness into your very being.

Since time immemorial, green has symbolized growth, rebirth and fertility.  In pagan days, there was a Green Man who symbolized fertility (a Tooth Fairy for pregnancy?).

In Ireland (as well as several Muslim countries), it has long symbolized luck. Many believe that wearing jewelry in the shape of a 4 leaf clover or shamrock is lucky (as in a lucky charm).

Of course, green can means all sorts of other things.

Think:

Green with envy

Green around the gills

Green behind the ears

My Light Green Moissanite Ring Looks Amazing

For us, green means an an amazing colored gem, like in the example below. Whoever got this beautiful custom design piece is certainly a lucky gal.

Once considered a fringe choice for gems, salt and pepper diamonds are taking the fashion world by storm, with brides-to-be purchasing engagement rings highlighting these special “in the rough” gems as quickly as we can custom design them.

What Exactly Are Salt and Pepper Diamonds?

A flawless diamond is considered the most desirable diamond…but salt and pepper diamonds work differently: the flaws of salt and pepper diamonds are what provides the beauty and sweet, earthy sparkle.

The inclusions in salt and pepper diamonds come in different colors, sizes and shapes. “Salt” means the white inclusions while “pepper” indicates the black inclusions. The combo of white and black inclusions gives it that salt and pepper look.

Shopping for salt and pepper diamonds is also a completely different process than when shopping for flawless diamonds. The 4 C’s (Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat) simply don’t apply here. These gems are raw and rough. There’s no striving for perfection but an embracing of its simple and raw quality.

With salt and pepper diamonds, the inclusions make the beauty!

The gems have a simple yet wild feel to them, perfect for a woman who creates her own rules and embraces both her light and dark sides. She takes risks and feels passionately, without abandon. She’s attune with the natural world; she’s a force of nature herself. Her engagement ring with salt and pepper diamonds represents these varied and untamed sides.

Lashbrook Titanium 10mm Concave Band with Beveled Edges and Leaf Pattern Green Ano Satin/Polish

If you think about it, every holiday has some kind of jewelry affiliated with it. But St. Patrick’s Day has a closer connection than most. Why? Because jewelry associated with luck (aka “good luck charms”) represents one of the key themes of St. Patrick’s Day: luck.

And luck is big with the Irish They have a long list of charms, superstitions and omens to make you lucky or keep bad luck at bay.

Here are a few fun St. Patty’s Day superstitions to keep in mind, the next time you plan on bringing a banana onboard a boat! Here’s a few we found at TheGoodStuff.com. 

We all know it’s bad luck when a black cat crosses your path. But fortunately, the Irish have found a way to ward it off. Make a triangle with your thumbs and pointer fingers and spit (in the general direction) of the cat. FYI we don’t condone spitting at cats.

If a hen and her chicks want to enter your house, by all means let them in! They bring good luck. If it’s a rooster, set the table, company is on its way.

Never gift a knife, it will sever your friendship. In fact, don’t even hand someone a knife (not even to cut your corned beef), it will bring bad luck. Instead if someone asks for a knife, place it on the table near them and let them pick it up.

Feeling sick from all that corned beef and cabbage? Well the Irish say tie a bunch of mint sprigs around your wrist to cure an upset stomach.

If you come across a horseshoe, nail it to the door. And don’t even think about buying one or using a gifted horseshoe, it must be found spontaneously!

Lucky enough to find a four-leaf clover? Congratulations! You’re in for some good luck gambling and racing. Furthermore, witchcraft has no power for you! But keep it to yourself. The luck only lasts so long as you don’t show anyone your clover.

Never ask a man where he is going fishing. Just don’t. Never change a boat’s name and don’t bring a banana on board (not necessarily an Irish superstition, but very good to know nonetheless). Fishermen are an especially superstitious lot and some may go so far as to turn the boat around and drop you and your contraband fruit off on the dock.

Best of luck to you this St. Patrick’s Day! ! ! 

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Hi Margie! I keep meaning to shoot you an email. I absolutely loooove my ring! I keep wanting to stare at it – but how funny does that look – to be gawking at your own ring! It’s so perfect and gorgeous!  Thank you!  ~ T 

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