Citrine is a variety of quartz. The color ranges from a pale yellow to brown. Natural citrines are rare. Most commercial citrines are heat-treated amethysts or smoky quartzes, which produces small lines in the crystal. Natural citrine has a cloudy or smoky appearance. “Ox Blood” or “Madeira” citrine is a dark, intensely saturated orangey-yellow. This quartz stone…
Like clothes and shoes, engagement ring trends come and go, albeit (and thankfully) at a much slower pace. Though the round center stone is consistently the number one preferred diamond shape due to its unmatched brilliance and classic longevity, fancy shapes definitely go through more obvious cycles. One of the star fancy shapes for engagement…
Let’s face it, the average person (that’s most of us) has only a small amount of really big ticket purchases to make in a lifetime. A home of course, a car, and a college education for example all fall under this umbrella. For a person ready to propose, an engagement ring is another item which…
With the rising popularity of halo engagement rings in recent years, we’ve also seen an uptick in couples seeking out the less common double halo engagement ring. As you probably know, the defining feature of a halo ring is a collection of smaller accent diamonds that circle around the center stone to boost its radiance.…
Style: ER14488S4W44JJ A princess cut engagement ring is once again a popular choice for today’s brides. According to trend research and diamond experts, almost 10% of today’s brides are looking for this fancy shape. This was the hottest shape after the round brilliant in the early 2000s when demand was extremely high. It dipped somewhat…
MAY BIRTHSTONE: THE EMERALD After a rainy April, the month of May typically welcomes the blooming of flowers and an abundance of green. May is the heart of spring, so it’s only right that the rich, vibrant green emerald gemstone is May’s birthstone. Symbolizing rebirth and renewal, the radiant green emerald is perfectly suited to…
