The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Diamonds, which “are forever” and “a girl’s best friend” are also the most common jewelry gift and center stone in an engagement ring. Because of this, it’s likely you’ll find yourself purchasing a diamond at some point during your lifetime....

Exchanging rings is an ancient tradition used by couples to announce, to both each other and the world, that they have joined hands in marriage. It’s not only an announcement of your union, but also an opportunity to express your...

Jewelry is often thought of as a means of expressing love—specifically romantic love—and commitment to one special person. Traditionally jewelry is a romantic token given at the start of a relationship and then again on anniversaries. However, limiting jewelry to...

Finding a unique engagement ring for any bride-to-be is tricky enough, but when it comes to finding a men’s wedding band that fits the personality of the groom-to-be, it takes the challenge to an entirely different level. Women are often...

One of the first decisions to make when searching for the perfect engagement ring is the center stone. Within this decision, there are several key questions to ask yourself: Do I want a diamond or a gemstone? What color stone...

Engagement rings and wedding bands are often seen as two peas in a pod. For some rings, they fit together perfectly due to their organic nature, and for others, any straight band will work. But differentiating between the two rings...

When you start the search for the perfect engagement ring, one of the questions you may ask yourself is, “How many carats should an engagement ring be?” And this question has many facets (pun intended). The total carat weight of...

You’ve found the person of your dreams and now you’re thinking about proposing. Sure, you could go to any jewelry store and select any of hundreds of rings from their cases. But how do you select the one that speaks...

While it’s not necessarily the first (or most romantic) thought when starting the search for your engagement ring, it's worthwhile to understand how to select a ring that will maintain as much of its value over time as possible. It...

While there are certain styles of engagement rings that last throughout generations, there are also always trends that cycle through popularity at different times, depending upon styles and celebrity influence. Some of these trends last longer than others (yellow gold...

White Gold vs Yellow Gold  The age-old debate of white gold vs. yellow gold is likely not something that will ever have a clear winner. Mostly because to a certain extent, it all boils down to personal preference. It’s possible...

An engagement ring is a special piece of jewelry, and one that you will be wearing for the rest of your life. It’s an important, and often fairly expensive, purchase that you should really think about. So of course it...