The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

We have amazing news to share! Mark won not one, but FOUR 2012 AGTA Spectrum Awards! Men's Wear - First Place for his Platinum engraved gents ring with 0.59ctw channel-set Ruby melee and 0.115ctw yellow diamonds. Bridal Wear - Entry Platinum Innovation for...

Engagement 101 Magazine has featured Mark's Vestige gents ring as one of their Top 10 Men Wedding Bands of 2011! Check out this link and let us know what you think! http://www.yourengagement101.com/rings/2011/12/top-10-men-wedding-bands-of-2011/

Mark recently traveled to see the All That Glitters exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum, where two of his award winning rings are on display. Check out the photos and let us know what you think!

Jewelrista.com named Mark one of the Top 10 American Jewelry Designers! We are thrilled and so honored for the recognition. Here is the blurb: 8. Mark Schneider Mark Schneider is known for his simple and clean designs. He started a...

Our Luxury Engagement ring has been featured on Brides.com in their "Over the Top Engagement Rings" feature.  Check out the link below and let us know what you think! http://www.brides.com/wedding-engagement/engagement-rings/2011/11/outrageous-engagement-rings#slide=3

As a follow-up from last week's sketch, here are some images of the wax for the Chair Ring. The wax went through several stages, with many subtle changes made. Wax 1: You will notice that the chair has no feet....

Mark was recently presented with the challenge of creating a custom ring for a customer. Here are her words about what she was looking for and why she felt that Mark was the perfect person to make it happen. "I...

If you've been following our blog for the past few weeks, you have seen the progress on an amazing piece that we've been calling the Chair Ring. This week, we have some more images for you. First, the raw casting. And, what...

Here is a sneak peek at Mark's 2012 New Bridal Collection

Mark has two more awards to add to his list for 2012! He recently won two MJSA Vision Awards in the following categories: CUSTOM DESIGN DISTINCTION 1st Place—Mark Schneider of Mark Schneider Designs in Long Beach, California, for Black and White Ring in...

Mark was recently in New York City to accept his two MJSA American Vision Awards. The addition of these two awards put him at 7 awards already won in 2012. He is very honored to already have had such a...

Mark recently spent quality time with some GIA students, discussing design and showing them the ins-and-outs of jewelry production.  He received a very nice note from one of the students, which we would like to share with you: Dear Mr....