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Stories, guidance, and inspiration from the world of custom jewelry. Explore heirloom redesigns, gemstones, thoughtful design, and the craftsmanship behind pieces made to carry meaning for years to come.
Because tradition is sweet—but we like a little twist in our sparkle: April’s birthstone has long been known as the diamond—symbol of forever, glamour, and strength. But here at Diamonds Forever in San Diego, we’re seeing April babies (and those who love them) reach for something more. More color, more meaning, more character. “I didn’t even […]
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A beautiful sentiment of the love you feel for your partner, the words you choose to engrave inside their wedding band will stay with them for many years to come. Deciding on the perfect words or numerals to share with your spouse can be difficult, so consider these suggestions as you ponder the love and […]
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Worn by some of the most powerful women in history for near a millennium, briolette cut gemstones have stood the test of time as one of the most daring and elegant cuts. Unlike today’s brilliant cut that focuses on maximizing light from the table of a gem, the briolette is designed to be viewed from […]
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Especially for the man who doesn’t typically wear jewelry, choosing a wedding band can be extraordinarily difficult. Not only is there the physical appearance of the ring to consider, but there is also the weight of the metal and its durability to take into consideration. Depending on your profession and free-time activities, the durability of […]
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Jewelry design is influenced by many things and world events is one of them. When the stock market crashed in 1929 during the Art Deco period, some jewelry designers got very clever so they could respond to the luxury budget-conscious market. Yes, there is such a thing. Convertible jewelry was the answer that allowed a […]
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A meaningful way to add more sparkle to your bride’s left ring finger, the stacked wedding band trend continues to flourish in 2016. A look that first appeared on the fingers of celebrities like Kate Bosworth and Rebecca Romijn, the idea of wearing three (or more) rings together isn’t disappearing anytime soon. The idea behind […]
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As the fashion icon Coco Chanel said, “The Roaring Twenties were all about becoming someone.” Who that was ~ well, that was up to you. And only you.
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Pearls are a classic that have never gone out of fashion. Literally, since their discovery thousands of years ago, they’ve never fallen out of favor with the powerful and wealthy. It’s only in modern times, with the ability to give Mother Nature a hand, that the rest of us have gotten a chance to enjoy them too.
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Remember that proposal? Sure you do. You’ve only told that story a thousand times. It never gets old, because up until that moment, it was the most important moment of your life. Once in a lifetime moments like that don’t need to happen only once. It’s your life – you get to make the rules. […]
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The one ounce gold Krugerrand is one of the most popular gold coins amongst collectors around the world. I’ve always liked Krugerrands because of their reddish hue that comes from the copper added to the medal during production; it gives them a unique look and is really noticeable when compared to the U.S. and Canadian gold coins.
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The gem of queens and kings is none other than rubies. For thousands of years, the luscious red color of July’s birthstone has signified romance, wealth, and power.
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