Couples spent and average of $5,855 on their engagement rings in 2014, up from $5,598 in 2013 according to The Knot 2014 Real Wedding Survey. The annual survey asked 16,000 people married in 2014 to detail costs of their weddings. When you're spending that much of your hard earned money on a single item you [...]
Experience the World of the Private Jeweler These days, some consumer activists launch crusades against big department stores in an effort to promote smaller, mom-and-pop shops and ethical business practices. Others just prefer the feel of the more intimate setting that a smaller business provides. Even though there are advantages and disadvantages to both, there [...]
How to Care for your Jewelry Our jewelry can include some of our most prized possessions, and that’s why it’s important to make sure that it lasts as long as possible. Different types of jewelry require different types of care and caution. For example, it’s a bad idea to try cleaning opals by putting them [...]
Jewelry Trends One thing to consider when it comes to jewelry trends is they always have the opportunity to come back, so don't forget about your older nice jewelry because it may be in style again. Trends go through differences depending on numerous factors like the weather, time of year, holidays and so forth. The [...]
Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Finally! You've met the perfect person. They're everything you have ever wanted, and you can’t imagine your life without them. You know you want to pop the question, but you don’t have a ring yet. It has to be perfect. With so many different ring and gem styles you may [...]
