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Drop Hints for Your Perfect Ring

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | Jewelry

Most women have a favorite engagement ring style no matter what stage their relationship is in. If you and your significant other are ready to take the next step and you think he may pop the question soon, you don’t need to keep your ring choices to yourself. Don’t keep him guessing when it might be worth dropping a few well-placed hints.

How can you subtly reveal a few clues without ruining the surprise of a proposal? Follow these tips and choose the ideas that work based on how much or how little input you want to share.

Jewelry Trends for Millennial Women

Monday, February 11, 2019 | Jewelry

Today’s millennial woman has many choices for her jewelry wardrobe compared to her mother’s generation. This woman wants meaning over carat weight. She chooses personality over traditional styles. The millennial woman often has bold taste, loves color, and mixes costume jewelry with her diamond, gold and gemstones pieces.

Stacking Bracelets: A Trend for 2019

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | Jewelry

One major jewelry trend for 2019 is an armful of bracelets, which will be especially noticeable on celebrity wrists throughout the awards season. This trend is growing in popularity and really lets you flaunt your personality. It doesn’t matter if your style is edgy, glamourous or bohemian – a stack of bracelets lets you express yourself.

Bracelet stacking isn’t too difficult as any material will work. Thin delicate chains, pearls, gemstone bangles, and even diamond bracelets can layer beautifully with each other. You don’t need to play it safe and keep everything matching. Have fun with your jewelry and make your look edgy and classy at the same time.

Best Jewelry Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Monday, January 28, 2019 | Jewelry

The holidays might be over but the season of gift giving hasn’t ended yet. Don’t let the idea of finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart feel stressful. You can show off your love and make your significant other feel special with a beautiful piece of fine jewelry.

The best part about giving the gift of jewelry is finding something that fits her style – from the laid-back adventurer to the girl who loves glam. She will forever appreciate your effort to find the piece that perfectly fits her personality.

February Birthstone: Amethyst

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | Jewelry

While February can be a dark and cold month for many people, the amethyst is perfect for offering a bit of warmth to any wardrobe during this frigid season. Once known as the jewelry of royalty and featured in crown jewels, it is a blend of violet and red with an attractive luster.

Show Off Jewelry with Soft, Smooth Hands

Friday, January 11, 2019 | Jewelry

Did you receive a piece of fine jewelry over the holidays? Maybe an engagement ring or other beautiful bauble that you are ready to show off? You might be ready to happily display the shiny object on your finger, but your hands might not be as prepared. Now that you have a reason to keep your hands soft and smooth during the rough winter months, use these tips to keep your skin as radiant as your jewels.

How to Clean Diamond Jewelry

Friday, January 4, 2019 | Jewelry

Even though a diamond is the hardest mineral, the mere touch of a human finger is enough to make it lose its sparkle. This tough, yet delicate stone is a natural magnet for grease. When a diamond is handled, the oils from your skin can adhere to its surface and affect its brilliance and fire. Since your diamond jewelry can get dirty just from everyday wear, it is important to know how to safely clean and care for your precious stones and the metal in the setting.

2019 Jewelry Trends

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Jewelry

If you love to make a statement with your fine or costume jewelry, 2019 could be your year. While dainty accessories and classic pieces have been ruling the jewelry scene, it’s time to get ready for a maximalist year.

January Birthstone Spotlight: Garnet

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 | Jewelry

Garnet — the January birthstone — usually brings to mind a deep red color, but this versatile gemstone comes in a rainbow of options. The color variation results from trace elements, and each variety has a designated name: pyrope and almandine (purple to orangy red), spessartine (oranges and yellows), grossularite (colorless to yellow, reddish orange, vibrant green), andradite (yellow and yellowish green).

Holiday Engagement Series Part 2: Picking the Perfect Ring

Monday, December 17, 2018 | Jewelry

The holidays can be the perfect time to start a new chapter with the love of your life. But finding the “one” can sometimes feel easier than finding the right engagement ring. This purchase can be overwhelming and comes with a lot of pressure as it represents your love and commitment – an outward sign of your inward love.