The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Everyone knows there’s one milestone in life that almost always comes with the gift of jewelry: your engagement. But an engagement ring isn’t the only occasion worthy of such a meaningful gift. There are many ways to celebrate an important...

While there’s nothing wrong with purchasing a piece of jewelry directly out of the case at a jewelry store, more people are opting for custom ring designs these days. Whether you’re shopping for an engagement ring, an anniversary gift, or...

Choosing a diamond is a very personal decision, whether it’s for an engagement ring, a pendant, or diamond stud earrings. Not only is a diamond quite a financial investment, but it’s also an investment in yourself: your jewelry wardrobe, your...

If you have a Pinterest board full of engagement rings, it’s safe to say that there’s a theme to the ones you decided to pin. They are probably all the same metal color, whether it’s platinum, white, yellow or rose...

It’s undeniable that celebrities set fashion trends. When Kim Kardashian posts on Instagram about her new Skims line or Demi Lovato launches her newest skincare regimen, people pay attention. So many celebrities nowadays have brands of all sorts–skincare, undergarments, clothing,...

If you type “engagement ring” into Google, you'll find an endless amount of results and articles that can lead you down a rabbit hole–tons of information that just leads to more questions. These questions could be for yourself, your prospective...

When it comes to engagement rings, everyone seems to have an opinion about what stone and metal are appropriate to choose, how to go about shopping for the ring, and who can wear an engagement ring. There tend to be...

Shopping for an engagement ring can be an overwhelming experience–and not just financially. There are so many aspects of the process that most people aren’t aware of prior to their first trip to the jewelry store for that once in...

Buying an engagement ring from a large retail chain has its pros and cons. Large retail chains can offer some things that smaller, independent jewelry stores cannot. On the flip side, they might lack in certain areas where an independent...

Choosing an engagement ring is a crucial part of any relationship because the engagement ring holds great significance and can be passed down for generations to come. During the selection process, one aspect that is considered is the center stone,...

Prongs play a vital role in various jewelry settings, particularly in securing your stone of choice in place. When it comes to engagement rings, making sure your stones are properly secured is incredibly important, so choosing your prong type (or...

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...