Designing a one-of-a-kind engagement ring is a great way to create a personalized piece of jewelry; however, the different technical terms used by jewelers may seem confusing and overwhelming. The following guide will help decode the mystery surrounding jewelry jargon. The Head Multiple elements comprise the head of the ring. It includes the center stone…
Diamond Rings and Bands

How to Choose a Wedding Band that Complements Your Engagement Ring
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting moments in life. Brides and grooms may find it challenging to choose an engagement ring that is beautiful, symbolic of their love, and is a style they will want to wear day in and day out. An additional point of stress can be finding a wedding band…

The Importance of Insuring Your Jewelry
Jewelry of any kind, especially diamonds, may be considered an investment with value that can be passed down to future generations. The amount of money tied to these pieces may be more than you could replace should something happen. It’s for this reason that many people pay for insurance that covers at least some of the…

Christie’s Breathtaking, Record-breaking Blue and Pink Diamonds
Christie’s auction house is synonymous with opulence, and it is only fitting that the organization has auctioned several record-breaking diamonds throughout the years. The diamonds in its record books represent all the colors of the rainbow, but the pink and blue paragons are the things daydreams are made of. A paragon is a perfect diamond —…

Men’s Wedding Bands: Celebrating a New Romantic Tradition
Men’s wedding rings are a relatively new tradition, historically speaking. While there is some archaeological evidence that women have been wearing wedding rings for thousands of years, men only began wearing these symbolic ornaments in the early 1900s. A Romantic Gesture That Caught On The tradition of matching bride and groom wedding bands began when…

Diamond Engagement Rings in the History of Humanity
People in all cultures have worn jewelry since before time was recorded. In fact, our ancestors may have decorated themselves with jewelry before they wore clothes. They made their ornamentation from bones, feathers, seeds and other natural materials. Rings today are just as unique, especially when custom designed by expert jewelers. Rings Represent Eternity Historians believe…

Men’s Wedding Bands to Compliment a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Though Mark Broumand is famous for his diamond engagement rings, he actually carries a full line of fine jewelry for women and men, for special occasions, weddings or just because. For couples that desire matching diamonds in their wedding jewelry, here are some men’s wedding bands that can perfectly compliment your bride’s round brilliant cut…