In the first blog of our two-part series on custom engagement rings we are going to go over the basics of custom designs and why a shopper may, or may not, choose to go this route when purchasing their ring. This will be followed up with a step-by-step guide on how to approach the process.
When it comes to purchasing jewelry, most people overlook the importance of how it is made. However, the manufacturing process can impact both the quality and look of a finished piece of jewelry. Keep reading to find out what sets us apart from our industry competitors! Continue reading
With the busy holiday season rapidly approaching we are all bound to find ourselves in some sticky situations. From Halloween makeup to holiday baking – we have listed 5 spooky situations you should steer clear of to ensure the safety of ring!
March 20th may be National Proposal Day, but December is the most popular time of the month to be proposed to and I think we all know why. Though people have been proposing historically for quite some time, the history of the diamond engagement ring only starts in the late 1940s. According to JR Thorpe of Bustle.com, the first diamond ring wasn’t even a classic solitaire, but instead was, ” a gift from Archduke Maximilian of Austria to the noblewoman he was courting, 20-year-old Mary of Burgundy. Harry Winston went on to state that the ring appeared to be , “a delicate band adorned with diamonds in the shape of her first initial”. This may seem like a modern twist on a classic idea, but in fact this is where it all began.
The first question on everyone’s mind when they hear that someone’s been proposed to is usually in regards to the ring- but not far behind is the curiosity about exactly how the proposal went down. We are so lucky to work with a large variety of clients who all propose in ways unique to them, and in celebration of just how creative some got- we’ve put together a blog of our top 10 all time favorites!