Despite a tough year for jewelry overall, platinum jewelry fared well in 2016, according to a survey done on behalf of Platinum Guild International. The Platinum Jewellery Business Review is an independent study commissioned by PGI inquiring about the performance of over 22,000 retailers across four markets: China, India, Japan and the U.S. The report…
Practically every industry on the planet inevitably has its “most famous,” “most popular,” or “most recognizable,” whether it is Brad Pitt in the film industry, Pepsi or Coca Cola in the food and soft drink sphere, or a Rolls Royce, Maserati, or Aston Martin in the automobile arena. Anyone who knows jewels and jewelry has…
Hoping to find something extra sparkly beneath the Christmas tree? The jewelry experts at Blue Nile gave us the scoop on which engagement ring styles are trending and will continue to gain momentum in the coming year. 1. Iconic Minimalist A solitaire setting or one with graduated side stones adorning the center diamond is beautiful…
COLOR The ideal diamond is completely colorless. These are the most expensive types of diamond. Though most diamonds appear colorless, they actually have slight tones of yellow or brown. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the authority in diamond certification, grades color alphabetically from D (totally colorless) to Z (heavily tinted). The difference in grades…
Jewelers, both professional and amateur, have used just about every type of metal in existence in their creations. As new alloys and metals are adapted to jewelry making, such as titanium and stainless steel, they are also eagerly embraced and worked into beautiful creations for men and women. While fashion trends using unique and trendy…
Find the girl who is the “one.” Check. Ask her father for her hand in marriage. Check. Plan the perfect proposal. Check. Buy engagement ring. Hmmmm….. Buying an engagement ring can be an overwhelming task. There’s a lot of pressure on this purchase. It’s a symbol of your love for your girlfriend, and it’s a…
What’s the difference between an engagement ring vs. a wedding ring? Well, it’s all in the name and style! An engagement ring is exactly what you think they might be. It’s a ring given to the bride during a proposal, and typically features a diamond or beautiful gemstone. The bride wears the ring during her…
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So, you are thinking about popping the question to that special guy in your life, and are wondering how to propose to a man. That’s simple, get down on one knee, pop the question and show him the ring. That’s the easy part. The question is what type of ring? As always when buying jewelry,…
A diamond is forever. This is why when shopping for one, it is important for you to know you have got the best possible stone for your budget and purpose. This is not always easy, given the sheer range of choice available. First, there are so many different shaped diamonds available, do you want a…