
What is the June Birthstone?
If you were born in the month of June, you have three different birthstones - pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone - giving you a variety of choices for your style and budget. Each of the three birthstones for June have different meaning…

The Difference Between Antique, Vintage, and Estate Jewelry
Three words that sound somewhat similar actually have specific meanings in the jewelry industry. They all mean “used,” but they don’t always mean “old.” If you’re shopping in a jewelry store and buy a…

What is the May Birthstone?
May brings the resurgence of greenery, blooms, and all things that are reminiscent of spring. It’s only fitting that the birthstone for May is Emerald, a beautiful green hue that evokes revival and renewal. Emerald has been belove…

Not All of the 4 Cs are Equal
When diamond shopping, you’ll most certainly hear a jeweler mention the “4-Cs.” It’s how the jewelry industry rates diamonds around the world. Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat weight. Each of the four qualities com…

Cushion Cut vs. Princess Cut: What is the Difference?
When you stand over an array of diamonds, it can become a blur of beauty. They’re diamonds, after all! What’s not to like? Then comes the question: Do you prefer a Cushion Cut or Princess Cut?
Now you have a decision within a…

2022 Spring Jewelry Trends
We don’t think any outfit is complete without jewelry. For the past few years during the pandemic, we have been living a minimalist lifestyle in most facets of our day to day lives – from sweatpants to jewelry. Now that p…

What is the April Birthstone?
For those who were lucky enough to be born in April, your birthstone is the diamond. Each birthstone is special in its own right, but the diamond is interesting because it’s the rarest and also the most popular gemstone in modern…

What is the March Birthstone?
If you were born in the month of March, then you have two birthstones! Aquamarine and Bloodstone represent birthdays that are in the month of March. However, we’re going to focus on Aquamarine in this blog post as it is more acces…

White Gold vs. Platinum - What Metal to Choose
Platinum and gold are quite similar appearance, but have no shortage of differences. Many jewelry wearers find the silver toned colors more appealing, so when given the choice between white gold and platinum, which one should you cho…