November 12, 2022
On this blog, we want to help you to understand the importance of the ring settings, to help you to find the perfect engagement ring and wedding band. To make an informed choice on your ring, and understand why is important to know the ring settings, you will need to do a little research. Luckily, […]
read postFiguring out the perfect ring size can be surprisingly tricky. There are many tips and tricks that can help with ring sizing. Many factors determine what the right size is and how to size your ring. The width and style of the ring play a huge role in how the ring fits on your finger. […]
read postSeptember 13, 2022
Sapphires are blue…yellow…pink…green…orange… Sapphire which is considered one of the big three gemstones (along with emerald and ruby), traditionally is thought to be blue by most people. In reality, sapphire is available in every colour of the rainbow. Exquisite examples of sapphire are truly amazing gemstones for their vibrant colour and brilliance. Is Sapphire a […]
read postJuly 30, 2022
Short answer is yes…but! You can if you understand that opals while incredibly beautiful are a softer gemstone that are more prone to breaking and scratching. If you are a person that is very diligent and careful, you can wear an opal in your engagement ring. Truthfully, it is more likely you are not that […]
read postFebruary 28, 2022
I am very fortunate. I live in a great city; have all the comforts I want and have been in a great industry for just over 40 years. Lately, people that come into my store tell me how crazy the world has become. In a world where any and every subject creates a polarity of […]
read postAugust 11, 2021
OK guys you decided to ask her to marry you. You went out and did all the “stuff” to get her an engagement ring…she said yes, and now guess what? You aren’t finished. You have to get bands…yes that means one for you too. Yup, you kinda have to. Most women do not like the […]
read postAugust 7, 2021
A Jewellerer opinion on Lab Created Diamonds I don’t want to belittle man made, artisan created or lab created diamonds (LCDs). What I would like to offer is a quick overview of these diamonds. Natural Mined Diamonds x Lab Created Diamonds First, LCDs are the same as natural diamonds in chemical composition. Do they look […]
read postMay 26, 2021
“You know what they say about small diamonds? Small tips!” Today’s bride looking for ever thinner rings set with diamonds has created a demand for new looks. Diamonds less than 1mm in diameter are being set in micro-claw settings. Not only are the diamonds small but the gold holding these diamonds onto the ring is […]
read postDecember 17, 2020
Holiday Gift Buying Guide 2020: No She Doesn’t Want A Heart Pendant. This one is aimed at the guys, on behalf of girls everywhere. As we all shop from home and browse online this holiday season, men everywhere are being tempted by the heart shaped pendant. Every girl has one… or 3, and it reminds […]
read postDecember 9, 2020
As many of my clients have come to know, every year in late November, I celebrate my business anniversary. When I started out in 1980, it was a peculiar start. I did not have four walls and had trouble with a fire marshal. I opened for less than half a day on the 22nd of […]
read postMay 6, 2020
I am betting that most of us have heard about as much covid news as we can handle. My favorite is being told over and over, “the world is changing”. It has been for a long time: after 911, after previous outbreaks and online social media, everyone can see changes are happening. I can accept […]
read postApril 3, 2020
With the Covid-19 crisis, everyone is reminded over and over to wash their hands often and many of us also use hand sanitizers. Do these hurt our jewellery? Hand sanitizers are typically one of two variations: alcohol-based and non-alcohol based. The alcohol version evaporates quickly and while it leaves behind a slight film, it won’t […]
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