12 Surprising Truths About the Halo Craze

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The halo engagement ring: you’ve heard of it, you’ve seen it around—it’s the hottest engagement ring style on the market today…but why? The answer to this is simple—the halo engagement ring brings everything to the table; it’s modern and timeless, adaptable yet iconic. Though the halo setting has been criticized as yet another trend or fad… Read more »

9 Diamond Shapes You Need To Know

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As the oldest established jeweler in our nation’s capital, Charles Schwartz & Son has over 125 years of experience as Washington DC’s source for the finest designer jewelry, estate jewelry and custom creations. Have you ever wondered what a Marquise diamond is, or why Princess-cut diamonds are typically cheaper than Round-cut diamonds? Our diamond experts… Read more »

An Out-Of-This-World Diamond

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Seriously, we’re not exaggerating!  Did you know that the largest diamond known to man isn’t found on Earth, but is actually a star? On February 14, 2004 in a galaxy far far away (50 light years away to be exact), scientists discovered BPM 37093—a white dwarf star in the Centaurs constellation. Though BPM 37093 is… Read more »

Karat vs. Carat

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When comparing diamonds, one of the first things you’ll hear is the 4C’s of diamonds—Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. Out of the 4C’s, a diamond’s carat weight is the most common to consider when comparing one diamonds to another. What is a carat—is it the same as a karat? Some believe that “carat” and “karat”… Read more »

Hearts On Fire’s Atlantico Collection

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Inspired by the crashing waves and serene calm of the ocean, the Atlantico Collection by Hearts On Fire features unique, timeless pieces with stunning diamonds encircled by “waves” of white, rose and yellow gold!

Business profile in Bethesda Magazine

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Did you know that Chas Schwartz & Son is the oldest established jeweler in Washington, D.C. The store has been serving Washington-area customers since 1888! That’s more than 120 years of providing gift-givers, couples getting married, people celebrating anniversaries and women who want to treat themselves to designer jewelry, estate treasures and custom creations. Chas… Read more »

The Anatomy of a Diamond

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As the oldest established jeweler in our nation’s capital, Charles Schwartz & Son has over 125 years of experience as Washington DC’s source for the finest designer jewelry, estate jewelry and custom creations. Have you ever wondered where diamonds come from, or what the 4 C’s really mean? Our diamond experts here at Charles Schwartz have… Read more »