The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

There’s something different about an old ring. Maybe it belonged to your grandmother, maybe you found it tucked away in a jewelry box, or maybe you simply love the idea of wearing something that has already lived a life. Whatever...

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 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,...

There’s something about holiday jewelry that makes people a little more willing to have fun. The rest of the year, we might reach for the same pair of diamond studs or a simple gold chain without thinking twice. Then December...

When shopping for fine jewelry, most people spend their time comparing white gold and platinum. Palladium rarely enters the conversation, and many people have never even heard of it. Most jewelry stores don't carry a large selection of palladium pieces,...

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 people shop for fine jewelry, the conversation usually starts and ends with price. White gold seems like the budget friendly option, platinum feels like the premium one, and visually they can look almost identical. But once you consider the...

There’s a certain kind of person with a very active lifestyle, whether that means your days are packed with workouts, errands, work meetings, dog walks, travel, kid sports, hiking trips, yoga classes, or just the general chaos of life. And...

If you love soft, romantic gemstones, it’s almost impossible not to fall in love with morganite and peach sapphire. They both have that warm blush tone that feels feminine, and they both look beautiful set in rose gold. At first...

There’s a funny thing that happens when people start shopping for fine jewelry. The assumption is often that “more” automatically means “better.” Bigger diamonds. More intricate settings. Extra halos. More sparkle. More layers. More details. But after years of watching...

If you’ve done any ring shopping lately, you’ve probably noticed two diamond shapes appearing everywhere: oval and cushion cut. They’re both timeless, beautiful, and look great in classic or modern settings. But one of the biggest questions people ask when...