Holiday Jewelry Gifts at Charles Schwartz

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Still shopping for the perfect jewelry gift this holiday season? Look no further, our jewelers at Charles Schwartz have had experience uniting shoppers with the perfect holiday jewelry gifts for over 100 years. Designer Jewelry Is your loved one constantly keeping up with the latest fashion trends? Are they following all of the new seasonal styles? If… Read more »

How to: Choose the Right Engagement Ring

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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring in Washington, D.C. Purchasing an engagement ring is a big step. Not only can engagement rings be a big investment, but it’s something you or your fiance plan on wearing forever, so it is imperative that you find the right ring. We’ve been around since 1888, so we’ve definitely seen many engagement… Read more »

The Necklace Guide: How to Accessorize Necklines

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This summer is all about necklines. Whether you are wearing a halter top dress to happy hour in DuPont Circle or a V-neck shirt on a Sunday afternoon in Rock Creek Park you need to make sure you have the perfect accessory for every neckline. V-Neck: Wear a classic piece that ends just above the… Read more »

How To: Wear the Fall 2016 Pantone Colors

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Each year, Pantone announces the colors which will definite the fashion season. As mid-summer hits, it’s time to start thinking about your Fall wear. Luckily, we’ve made a guide for how to coordinate each of the Fall 2016 colors into your jewelry collection. Riverside Blue Think of the color the sky turns right around 4… Read more »

Bridal Basics: The Earrings

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So you’ve found the engagement ring of your dreams, picked out the perfect wedding band to match…what’s next? As the bride there’s no question that you’ll be the center of attention on your wedding day, and naturally you’ll want to dazzle your guests! Accessorizing on your wedding day can be a difficult task—you want to stand out and sparkle without overdoing… Read more »

Bridal Basics: The Bracelet

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So you’ve found the engagement ring of your dreams, picked out the perfect wedding band to match…what’s next? As the bride there’s no question that you’ll be to the center of attention on your wedding day, and naturally you’ll want to dazzle your guests! Accessorizing on your wedding day can be a difficult task—you want to stand out and sparkle without… Read more »

Bridal Basics: The Necklace

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So you’ve found the engagement ring of your dreams, picked out the perfect wedding band to match…what’s next? As the bride there’s no question that you’ll be to the center of attention on your wedding day, and naturally you’ll want to dazzle your guests! Accessorizing on your wedding day can be a difficult task—you want to stand out and sparkle without… Read more »

The Perfect Pair: 9 Ideal Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Combinations

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Now that you’ve found the engagement ring of your dreams, it’s time to start the search for the perfect wedding band to match! Many consider the engagement ring the more difficult challenge of the two—finding the ideal wedding band is no simple task. While comparing wedding bands, it is important to consider how the wedding band will… Read more »

Timeless Trademarks of the Victorian Era

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The Victorian Era, known to many as the Golden Era of jewelry, marked an unprecedented shift in the jewelry industry—fostering numerous innovations in metalwork technique and jewelry design. Innovations in jewelry craftsmanship and technology during the Victorian Era made fine jewelry more affordable and accessible for the masses, which allowed the emerging middle class to indulge in a luxury previously known… Read more »