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’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 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,...

If you’ve ever fallen in love with a ring you saw online, in a magazine, on Pinterest, or even on someone else’s hand, you’ve probably wondered whether a jeweler could make the same thing. The answer is a little more...

When you’re shopping for a diamond or another gemstone, you’ll probably hear a lot about the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Those four characteristics are important, but there are also smaller details that can have a surprisingly big...

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...

A wedding ring is one of those purchases that can feel completely different from buying any other piece of jewelry. You can spend thousands of dollars on a ring, but the value isn't only in the materials; there's also the...

Jewelry is designed to be worn, but that doesn't mean it is immune to wear and tear. Even a ring that looks perfectly fine after years of everyday use can develop tiny areas of weakness that aren't immediately obvious. These...

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,...

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...