The Scrimshaw technique is one of the few art forms that experts say originated in America. This technique has been popular since the 1800s and involves etching a picture onto whale bone or ivory and then filling in that picture with ink to bring out the artwork. The Scrimshaw technique originated with sailors trying to [...]

Most people know about the four c’s of the diamond, but many people aren’t aware of how the four c’s can its value. The four c’s of the diamond are the carat, the clarity, the color, and the cut, and these elements of the diamonds all work together to determine the value of the diamond. [...]

Most people have favorite, favorite foods, favorite movies, and favorite colors. Favorite colors can be used to help find a specific item of clothing, a specific car, or even a specific gemstone. Gemstones are available in almost every color, including the red rubies, the blue and multicolored sapphires, the green emeralds and many other colored [...]

Mourning jewelry is worn as a symbol of honor, memorializing a loved one who has passed on.  Mourning jewelry helps pay tribute to the dead using simple or ornate pieces. Mourning jewelry dates back to Victorian times and are currently cherished collector’s pieces. They usually display memories of the loved one such as locks of [...]

If you think that your engagement ring should be something that says a lot about your love, then consider a Celtic engagement ring that is very eloquent in expressing just such heartfelt feelings. With a Celtic engagement ring, your partner will be informed about your promise to begin a new journey together in each other’s [...]

As a broad guideline, rings that are over 50-years-old are considered to be antiques, and can be classified into three broad “eras” or categories.  The popularity of the eras are determined by individual tastes, as the saying goes “one persons trash is another persons treasure”.
The Three Most Popular Eras Of Antique Engagement Rings
The three eras [...]

Princess cut engagement rings will have a square shaped stone; this will be a true square shape, not the angled rectangular shape of an emerald cut stone or the elongated rectangle of a baguette cut.  Princess cut stones are often diamond but can be made of any precious or semi-precious stone.
Diamonds are the most traditional [...]

A diamond’s carat weight is a part of the four c’s and is a determining factor in a diamond’s overall value. A carat is a unit of measurement that is used to describe the weight of diamonds. One carat equals 0.2 grams or 0.007 ounces, and five carats equal one gram. Carat weight is usually [...]

You want to dazzle your partner and also wish for something original, but you are unsure of what will do. You can look around all the jewelry stores and shop online only to be informed that the item you should consider is the pink diamond engagement rings. This might very well be the perfect choice [...]

Many women want modern styled engagement rings that are fashionable and timeless.  Diamonds are very traditional for engagement rings of course, but more stones are being incorporated to update the look of the diamond.
Modern engagement rings which can be paired with a “nesting” wedding band are very popular among brides.  This allows the bride to [...]