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Wedding Anniversary Gemstone List: Years One through 10

June 21, 2016

If you’re at a loss for wedding anniversary gift ideas, the world of gemstones offers infinite inspiration and meaning. Use this wedding anniversary gemstone list to find the perfect gift for every year of the first 10 years of your marriage. (more…)

Engagement Ring Upgrades: 6 Ways to Get a New Look

June 14, 2016

For a wedding anniversary, the birth of a child, or just because, a ‘new’ engagement ring can represent an even stronger symbol of your union. Here are six engagement ring upgrades you can make to give your love a whole new look. (more…)

Antique Engagement Ring Styles: Timeless Symbols of Love

June 6, 2016

Like love, antique engagement rings never go out of style. Countless lovers have exchanged fede, claddagh, gimmel and toi et moi rings. They can be the perfect way to express your feelings for your partner and make both your hearts beat a little faster.
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Gift Ideas for Mom: Jewelry Styles for Every Kind of Mom

April 26, 2016

Is your mom sporty, hip, classic, or into DIY? We found jewelry styles to please every kind of mom under the sun. If you need gift ideas for mom, read on! (more…)

The Secret Messages of Flowers Part 2

March 21, 2016

We’ve shared the meanings behind rose, orchid, lily, and more in the first part of The Secret Message of Flowers. But with so many beautiful flowers and gorgeous pieces of floral jewelry in the world, one post just wasn’t enough.

Here we continue our exploration of flowers to help you become even more fluent in their secret language. (more…)

Antique Jewelry: Mourning Jewelry of the Victorian Era

March 7, 2016

The tradition of wearing mourning jewelry goes back to at least the Middle Ages, when motifs like skulls and crossbones served as a tangible reminder of death. The exhortation memento mori, which literally translates to remember death, urged the wearer to live a moral life. (more…)

How to Decide: Four Prongs versus Six Prongs for Your Engagement Ring

February 22, 2016

The process of selecting an engagement ring is full of big decisions and small ones. You’ve learned about the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) and the important role they play in determining a diamond’s value. You’ve probably spent some time deciding on the right diamond shape. And you’ve thought hard about picking the right white metal or whether to go with gold. You’ve finally chosen a solitaire setting, and now have to decide on the number of prongs. (more…)

Chinese Zodiac Jewelry: Year of the Monkey

February 8, 2016

Happy Chinese New Year! It’s time to welcome in the monkey – the Chinese zodiac sign for 2016 (February 8, 2016 – January 27, 2017). In celebration, we’ve curated some stunning jewelry images representing this mischievous and lovable creature, and delve into a bit of lore around this Chinese zodiac sign. (more…)

Not Just a Guy’s Guide to Custom Engagement Rings

January 19, 2016

If you’ve been shopping for an engagement ring, you’ve probably come across hundreds of different styles and designs – and the fact that you’re still shopping probably means that you haven’t found that perfect ring. You can keep on shopping, or you can visit your neighborhood jeweler and explore the option of a custom made engagement ring. This guide to custom engagement rings is here to help make sure the ring you give is perfect.

Having a ring custom made ensures you – and most importantly, she – will get the ring of her dreams. It will be an engagement ring like no one else’s, a unique and lasting statement of your love.

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Jewelry Trends: 2015 Hits and Our Predictions for 2016

December 28, 2015

Now that 2015 is coming to a close, it’s time to review the jewelry trend predictions the GIA social team made for the year. We were so pleasantly surprised at their accuracy that we asked them to peer into their crystal balls again to see what will be trending in jewelry for 2016. (more…)

Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry

December 19, 2015

An archer, a fish, a scorpion, a crab…connect the starry dots in the night sky and you get the Zodiac, a system of 12 signs associated with the constellations and born out of ancient myths and legends. Just as everyone has a birthstone, everyone has a zodiac sign tied to the date of their birth. This year, we had a lot of fun curating a series of zodiac-inspired jewelry, looking for pieces that offered a highly imaginative spin on the signs themselves, or reminded us of the personality traits associated with each sign. (more…)

Getting into the Spirit: Selecting the Perfect Holiday Jewelry

December 10, 2015

The holiday season is always something people look forward to, but we’re often swept up in planning, cooking, shopping and more, not leaving enough time for ourselves. One way to stay on top of your game and avoid the dreaded last minute, “What am I going to wear?” dilemma is by having your outfits prepared (and jewelry selected) well ahead of time. (more…)

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