Treasure Trove & Gems of Wisdom... – Page 5 – Make Made Jewelry

Mar 01, 2022

How lifestyle affects engagement ring design choices

Believe it or not, lifestyle can have a huge affect on what makes a good engagement ring choice (or what makes a bad one). Things like her job, her hobbies, and how 'hard' she is 'on things' all matter --...

Feb 22, 2022

Fancy Colored Diamonds

Colored diamonds are referred to as 'fancy' diamonds, and can exhibit almost any color in the rainbow. The color of a diamond is actually a result of impurities or deformities in a diamond’s chemical makeup, with specific impurities resulting in specific...

Feb 12, 2022

How much should you spend on an Engagement Ring?

The old adage that recommends saving 'three months salary' is a bit archaic in terms of the modern world. Truth is, how much you should spend on a ring varies greatly and it all depends on you (and her/him), your personal...

Feb 11, 2022

Champagne Diamonds

What are Champagne Diamonds? Champagne diamonds, although a beautiful, non-white neutral ‘colored’ option, are relatively new in popularity. Technically part of the ‘colored’ diamonds family, champagne diamonds can range from light brown or yellow to dark brown or ‘chocolate’, typically...

Feb 01, 2022

Top 3 Rules for Engagement Ring Spending

Take 'em or leave 'em -- but here they are: The popular 'rules' for how to save for the ring of her dreams 1. The 'Month's Salary' RuleThe most popular 'rule' that you've probably already heard is the ' three months'...