At the recent New York Jewelry Show, a retailer raised a great question about the future of diamond pricing, with concerns over potential declines in both lab-grown and natural diamonds. As a manufacturer of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), this question hits close to home. There’s still a lot of mystery—and frankly, […]

Diamonds are often considered the ultimate symbol of strength and resilience, but what truly makes them special is their unparalleled hardness. However, even though diamonds are known for their toughness, they are not invincible. In this blog, we’ll explore the hardness of diamonds, what can break them, and how you […]

White Gold vs Sterling Silver: Which Should You Choose? When it comes to jewelry, it’s different strokes for different folks. There are people who prefer gold, those who like silver, and those who can’t have enough of both. If you’re choosing between gold and silver, check this essential guide on […]

Rhodium Plating: The Secret to Long-Lasting, Brilliant Shine for Your Jewelry So your jeweler told you that your ring needs to be ‘rhodium plated’, or ‘dipped’.  Why?  What in the world is ‘rhodium plating’? Glad you asked! Let’s discuss what rhodium is, what rhodium plating is, and why your ring […]

Preventing and Removing Tarnish: How to Clean a Chain Necklace Be honest: when was the last time you cleaned your jewelry? It’s easy to forget to scrub our favorite pieces, but research suggests this may come back to bite us. One study even found that a ring, watch, and earring […]

Exploring the History and Significance of the 18K Gold Necklace Recently, archeologists discovered a 1,300-year-old gold necklace dating back between 630 and 670 C.E. This 30-piece necklace remained incredibly intact as it was unearthed from an early medieval gravesite. It featured gold, garnets, Roman coins, painted glass, and semiprecious stones with a […]