Obsidian – An inexpensive stone for jewelry accents and custom fashion jewelry design.
Obsidian is one of our oldest used materials and is able to be found around the entire planet. This material has also been referred to as volcanic glass and provides materials in many colors and patterns, with even more visible visual effects. Obsidian shares all basic properties of glass, and is also brittle, but it […]
The circular diamond cut in jewelry and custom design
Diamond jewelers have attempted throughout history to make the best diamond cuts in order to increase the beauty and value of raw diamonds. There are many types of cuts that have achieved this goal, but perhaps none has been as popular nor important as the circular diamond cut. After many years and generations of diamond […]
The History of the Diamond in Jewelry Design and Engagement Rings
A person may have a thought at some point as to why diamond rings became the most popular way to symbolize engagement, especially since they can be costly. There are indeed many alternatives to this classic ring, however, the diamond engagement ring is still the standard and most deeply rooted choice. From 2800 BC onwards, […]
Topaz – So many colors, so much joy – A great stone for any emotional connection, a perfect gem for custom design.
Topaz mostly is found in the colors of orange, yellow, bright orange, blue, brown and pink.Topaz is a Greek word and is from the word Topazios, which is the historical name for St. John’s Island located in the Red Sea. The most well-known colors are the yellow and blue topaz. Pure topaz is mostly colorless and […]
Tiger’s Eye Comparison to Cats Eye – Are they the same?
Tiger’s Eye and Cat’s Eye stones are not the same things. Both have many things in common, but they are each distinct from each other. Once their similarities and differences are shown, they can never be confused for each other again. Their main similarity is an effect known as chatoyancy, which is the thin line […]
Modern Jewelry Design & Craftsmanship – CAD – Computer Aided Design
It is a fact that computers and advanced technology have changed the face of every industry, and a clear example of this is the tech being used in computer-assisted design, or CAD, for jewelry. Initially, there was the doubt that the pre-tech artist’s skills could be replicated by computer-assisted design. The skills of experienced model […]
Pearls and Pearl Jewelry – Characteristics to consider.
Pearls have always been constant as a crucial component in many jewelry lover’s collections, whether it be traditional or modern creations. When choosing your preferred pearl beads for a necklace or a bracelet, the criteria that was also useful in jewelry shopping should also be taken advantage of here. There are five physical factors that […]