The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

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...

When it comes to jewelry, some people prefer a particular metal color and those people will certainly let you know it. Then there are people who like different metal colors and prefer to mix and match their jewelry. If you’re...

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,...

Even after you’ve asked yourself all the necessary personal questions that need to be answered before beginning engagement ring shopping, there are likely to be more questions to be answered. The outstanding questions are usually best answered by a professional...

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...

No matter how well you take care of your jewelry and how careful you are, sometimes repairs are necessary. Of all pieces of jewelry, your engagement ring may be the most worn and in need of occasional repair. It’s imperative...

While diamonds are the most traditional option for engagement ring center stones, there are several alternative options. Whether you are not a fan of the look of a diamond, the (sometimes) high price tag, or the ethical considerations, many people...

When purchasing diamond jewelry, it is always a good idea to make sure that the diamonds come with a grading report. Diamond grading reports are available from a variety of different grading labs such as the Gemological Institute of America...

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...