The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

When most people picture an engagement ring, they probably picture a center stone sitting in a simple prong setting above a fairly simple band. That classic shank design has been around forever for a reason: it is clean, familiar, and...

If you’ve been shopping for an engagement ring, you’ve probably heard the word “halo” thrown around quite a bit. A halo setting is one of those classic jewelry designs that has been popular for years, and for good reason: surrounding...

If you’ve spent any time shopping for jewelry, you’ve probably come across both pearls and mother of pearl. They can look surprisingly similar, especially when they have that soft, glowing, almost rainbow-like shine that makes pearl jewelry so appealing. But...

When it comes to choosing a gold color, most people immediately have a preference. Some people see yellow gold and think it's timeless, traditional, and classic. Others see rose gold and think warm, romantic, and a little more unexpected. Neither...

When you’re shopping for jewelry, you probably think about things like the metal, the gemstones, the design, and the price. One thing that may not cross your mind is whether the piece is actually solid all the way through. That...

When you’re shopping for a diamond, there’s a lot to think about. Cut, color, clarity, carat weight, shape, proportions, certification…the list can start to feel like you need a degree in gemology just to figure out what you’re looking at....

When you look at a piece of jewelry, it's easy to think of the metal as simply the material the jewelry is made from. A gold ring is gold, a platinum ring is platinum, and that's about as far as...

If you like the look of a long, rectangular diamond, you've probably come across both emerald cut and radiant cut diamonds. At first glance, the two can look pretty similar because they both can have an elongated shape, clean lines,...

When most people think about wedding jewelry, they imagine a traditional engagement ring and a pair of wedding bands. Those pieces are timeless for a reason, but they're also becoming far more personal than they used to be. Couples today...

Finding the perfect jewelry gift can feel surprisingly difficult. Most of us want to give something meaningful, memorable, and personal, but we also don't want to spend thousands of dollars every time a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or holiday rolls around....

When shopping for a diamond ring, most people focus on the diamond itself. They compare carat weight, color, clarity, and cut while spending very little time thinking about the setting that will actually hold the stone in place. While the...

The jewelry industry is constantly changing, but one thing never changes: people want pieces that feel personal, meaningful, and worth investing in. While trends continue to move faster thanks to social media, jewelry has been shifting toward a balance of...