The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

College is a time of intense exploration and growth. It’s perhaps the one time during life in which it is socially acceptable to not know what you want or what your future will hold. But in addition to the notoriously...

The CW’s latest creation, Jane the Virgin, is whimsical, fashionable and endlessly entertaining. Set in Miami, the show follows the surprising and often hilarious life of Jane Villanueva. Due to a medical mistake, Jane finds herself unexpectedly pregnant with her boss’s baby....

Monday through Thursday, blazers are buttoned and conservative dresses are zipped. But as more and more businesses opt for “Casual Friday,” it can be tricky to navigate the switch between Thursday’s attire and Friday’s outfit. After all, when jeans are...

Jewelry Gifts for Graduates Whether your son is graduating high school or a sister has finally completed a doctorate program, graduation is a time of celebration, joy, and gift giving. Finding the perfect present for someone you love can be...

Wedding days are all about brides and grooms. From gasping as the bride walks down the aisle to craning to see the groom’s expression as he views his soon-to-be wife for the first time, wedding days are emotional affairs that...

Color Coordinating Gemstones Color coordination is largely instinctual. An outfit comprised of hot pink, baby blue, and a splash of orange is typically categorized as “too much,” while a light pink shirt and dark jeans is “just enough.” But the...

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Marilyn Monroe is credited with saying this famous statement back in the 1950’s, but over 50 years later, the quote’s sentiment still rings true. Equally popular is the notorious adage, “Happy wife, happy life.”...

We hold these truths to be self-evident—that Jennifer Lawrence is an amazing actress and that she is a genuine fashion icon. The buxom beauty is not afraid to make bold jewelry choices, but Lawrence always manages to look elegant. The Hunger...

History of the Garnet January’s birthstone, garnet, which acquired it’s named during ancient times due to its likeness to pomegranate seeds, is found in nature in a wide variety of colors and in multiple hues of the same color. The...

Swimsuits have been stored away to make room for coats and the weather is wonderfully crisp. Mornings are cold yet cozy, and life’s typically hectic pace seems to have momentarily slowed down. It’s the most wonderful time of the year....

Have you ever purchased a book with the intention of reading it later…but then never actually gotten around to it? If you’ve experienced this with books, then it’s possible you may have experienced this same phenomenon with something else— like...

Grossing over $215 million worldwide during opening weekend alone, the Hunger Games series is an international phenomenon. Based on Suzanne Collins’ wildly successful young adult book series, the movie adaptations have managed to reach a bigger audience than ever before. Although the...