The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

When people shop for rings, especially engagement rings, they often focus first on the diamond or gemstone. The 4Cs - cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. The setting often gets overlooked, even though it’s doing the important job of safely...

Ordering a custom engagement ring is exciting, meaningful, and a little stressful. You’re not only making one of the most expensive purchases of your life, but also creating a piece your partner will wear every day, ideally for the rest...

One of the most common questions people ask when starting the custom engagement ring process is: Can I bring my own diamond? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is a little more complicated, and understanding how it works...

Choosing an engagement ring is a big deal. For many people, it’s one of the most expensive and emotional purchases they’ll ever make. If you already know you want something custom rather than a ready made ring from a display...

When you start shopping for an engagement ring, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to design something custom or choose a ready made design. A common assumption is that custom automatically means more expensive. After all, custom...

Jewelry has always been one of the most intimate art forms. It’s something we wear against our skin, something tied to identity, beliefs, memory, and emotion. Even today, when fashion trends shift faster than ever, there are certain pieces we...

The holiday season is already a magical time of year that some people pine for from January through November. Twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and cozy nights by the fire all come together to create a beautiful atmosphere for celebrating. It...

Engagement rings are such an integral part of modern culture that it’s easy to forget the tradition hasn’t always existed in its current form. In fact, it has evolved quite a bit throughout history. Getting down on one knee with...

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...

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...