Over the past few years, we have turned more and more toward customizing the majority of the rings we create. At first our customers feel a little daunted by the task but when they learn about the process and start thinking about the benefits, they…
Treat your sweetheart or yourself to a pair of 2 carat total weight Ideal Cut Swarovski CZ stud earrings and some delicious chocolate truffles and get a 1 in 100 chance to win a pair of 1ctw diamond cluster earrings (pictured). Your Diamond Ideals indulgence…
Customizing a ring can be a daunting endeavor but one of our recent customers knew exactly what he wanted. We had made a couple of rings with pear-shaped side stones but he wanted something a little extra. After picking his center stone, a 1.5ct slightly…
We often work with our customers who are looking to sell some heirloom jewelry. As you can expect this comes with many pitfalls and much to consider. This is a brief overview of the different options you should consider if you are thinking about doing…
The second half of 2012 as well as the beginning of 2013 has shown us a very definite trend toward budget-mindedness. Taking this message to heart we have introduced three new solitaire settings priced from $495 to $575 in 14K gold (prices based on March…
A little while ago, I sat down with a client who knew she wanted an oval as an engagement ring stone and wanted it set East-West instead of the more traditional North-South direction. Over a period of a few weeks we went back and forth…
The classics never go out of style. Here is a stunning three stone trellis engagement ring we recently completed for a customer overseas. The center stone weighs 1.2 carats and the side stones weigh about 0.4 carats each giving the ring a total weight of…
A couple of months back, a customer requested a ring “with diamonds everywhere”. This was a pretty broad request and after a couple of meetings and countless quick sketches, we finally had what we all hoped was what she wanted. The center stone weighs 1.75…
Whether your ring is made of platinum or gold, you have to remember that metal can get worn down over the years. With regular wear, it is normal for prongs to become worn and eventually they can bend or break. We recommend you bring your…
Our clients often come to us with little to no idea of what they want. Others have very definite opinions and will bring pictures from magazines they have gathered over time. And some of our clients come to us with a sketch. In this case,…
