What is a Cluster Ring?
January 17, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry BlogAre you interested in a cluster ring? Find out what makes diamond cluster rings so unique and why they’ve been so treasured over the past few hundred years.
Continue readingAre you interested in a cluster ring? Find out what makes diamond cluster rings so unique and why they’ve been so treasured over the past few hundred years.
Continue readingDo you want celebrity inspiration when searching for your engagement ring? Browse through our list of the celebrity engagement rings of the famous and powerful. Keep revisiting this list. We are updating it constantly. In addition to showing each Celebrity Engagement Ring, we also try our best to describe the ring. Meghan Markle’s Engagement Ring Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle with this diamond ring in 2017. He personally designed the ring using some of…
Continue readingWhen we see a ring that’s elongated, it’s easy to assume that it’s a cocktail ring or modern fashion jewelry. This isn’t always the case. Some of the most important diamond engagement rings are elongated. Elongated diamond rings have been around for as long as craftsmen have been working precious stones into wearable art. They started to come to prominence in the mid-19th Century but really flourished later on. It was during the Nouveau and…
Continue readingThe 1920s is considered one of the most important periods in ring design for a number of reasons. The surge in the standard of design and craftsmanship was enormous and coincided spectacularly with the emerging Art Deco period that has remained incredibly popular right up to the present day.
Continue readingStacking wedding bands isn’t a new thing. Indeed, it’s been around for as long as people have worn jewelry. The trend, however, has really taken off and exploded in the last 10 years or so. Keep reading to discover everything that you need to know about stackable wedding bands.
Continue readingAs far as precious gemstones go, rubies are quite unusual in that they acquired their own classification despite really being a subset of another stone. What we know today as a Ruby is, in fact, a red Sapphire.
Continue readingA true vintage piece is a unique marriage of history and style. Be it vintage engagement rings, brooches, or bangles, the value of your jewelry is found not only in its present appeal but also in its storied past. For those who understand and love the allure of fine jewelry, verifying authenticity is key to appreciating any piece. Sometimes intricate, establishing credibility is sure to shed new light on even the most loved pieces in…
Continue readingAre you wondering which vintage engagement ring style you’d prefer? Please feel free to take our engagement ring style quiz and see which style you would most appreciate.
Continue readingThere are plenty of jewelers out there who offer quality diamonds, but there are also countless companies specializing in diamonds that are aesthetically pleasing on the surface but contain hidden or subtle flaws that even a seasoned observer who knows what to look for in a diamond may not spot. A diamond doesn’t need to be perfect in order to be valuable. You just need to know what you’re buying. Trained jewelers will certainly spot…
Continue readingIn this article, we will explore everything that you need to know in order to resize your engagement ring. Below is also an explanation of the techniques that jewelers will typically use when resizing your ring.
Continue readingBelow is our definitive list of the diamond cuts that were popular throughout the early 1900’s. Most of these vintage diamond cuts are still very popular. Some of the diamond cuts have since waned in popularity. Here is the list of the most common vintage and antique diamonds cuts: Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Old European Cut Diamond Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Rose Cut Diamond Asscher Cut Diamond Antique Emerald Cut Diamond You can also…
Continue readingBelow is the definitive rundown on how much a vintage engagement rings should cost. There are many factors that expert collectors will employ when pricing a ring. We will try and go through the most important elements.
Continue readingThere are so many elements to a ring. Discover all the aspects of an engagement ring and decide which details matter most to you.
Continue readingHere is the information for the Estate Diamond Jewelry Mailing List. This email mailing list is sent out twice a month and will have some of our latest finds in it. The finds will be shown first to the subscribers of the mailing list and only then revealed on our website and social media pages. The subscription to the mailing list is easy (so is the un-subscription if you choose to do so later), and…
Continue readingWhat is my birthstone? The birthstone may be able to tell you a lot more about your personality than you realize. Here is the list of birthstones for each month. Tell us what you think in the comments below! Feel free to explore our website and browse through our rare and beautiful pieces. Birthstone Gems of the Month Learn About Each Birthstone Take the Birthstone Style Quiz (New Feature) Birthstone Chart by Month Birthstone Gems of…
Continue reading