May 29, 2015
If you’re in the market for an engagement ring or wedding band, chances are you’ve come across a number of wedding bands fully-encircled in diamonds—more commonly known as eternity bands. Eternity bands have been known as the diamond-studded symbol of never-ending love for decades, and it’s no wonder why! Read on to learn about five of the countless reasons many have… Read more »
May 18, 2015
Emeralds are the perfect gemstone for the month of May with their rich, vivid color and radiating beauty—reminiscent of spring. However there are more to emeralds than their seeming claim to fame as May’s birthstone. This gemstone has been a popular choice for pendants, engagement rings, bracelets and more for as long as we can remember! It’s… Read more »
May 13, 2015
Did you know that the world’s largest emerald weighs over 840 pounds? It’s true! The Bahia Emerald is a 180,000+ ct emerald, recently appraised for $400,000 million dollars. This king of all emeralds has had quite a bizarre journey over the 14 year since its discovery in 2001—passed between gem traders, prominent real estate investors and even Bernie Madoff! It has spent… Read more »
May 6, 2015
If you own several diamond-studded jewelry staples, it may be difficult to choose from your favorites each and every morning. Lucky for you—the layered look is all the rage this season! Here are a few pro tips for layering and stacking jewelry—straight from DC’s Oldest Jeweler: Mixing Metals & Textures: This spring do more than just mix metals, mix textures as… Read more »
