The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Staring at an overflowing closet and finding nothing to wear is an incredibly irritating experience. You’ve spent years cultivating a perfect collection of clothing, and somehow, it is still lacking. Next time it feels like your wardrobe needs a boost,...

Fashion, style, and jewelry trends are ever changing. Part of the fun of following trends is watching them evolve, seeing which trends are just a flavor of the week and which ones become timeless styles. We enjoy embracing these new...

Choosing your bridesmaids’ dresses was a herculean task. After all, every girl has a different preference, body type and favorite color. You finally narrowed it down to two dresses and then picked the winner. Your bridesmaid dresses are complete. Unfortunately,...

Creating an outfit is an involved process. There are many elements to consider: weather, mood and accessories, to name a few. Although the “big picture” is important when choosing an ensemble, it’s often the details that define the best looks....

If you haven’t started watching The Mindy Project yet, you should –and not just because of the hilarious storylines. The jewelry in this show is fun, sexy, and appeals to the inner fashionista in all of us. Mindy Kaling’s caricature of the...

When it comes to gorgeous rings, nails are the supporting act, but that doesn’t make them any less crucial. In fact, if there’s one lesson that the glamorous world of Hollywood has imparted, it’s that a talented supporting actor enables...

Engagement rings are a tricky business. From the cut to the color, and the clarity to the carat, there are countless decisions to be made. But perhaps the biggest decision of all is ring style. For engagement ring designs there...

1930s and 40s Hollywood is often thought of as the Golden Age of film stars and glamour. (It’s hard to argue with this opinion when you consider stars like Rita Hayworth, Betty Garble, Clark Gable, and Cary Grant.) It was...

Did you know that pearls are the beautiful byproduct of a defense mechanism developed by mollusks in response to irritants that have managed to make their way into their shell. This defense mechanism results in radiant orbs that have been...

When it comes time to select the ideal engagement ring it is easy to be torn between using an heirloom piece passed down from a family member or opting for a new engagement ring. Of course there is sometimes an...

Anyone who has studied history has wondered at some point what it would have been like to live among the subjects they were studying. Who has not imagined themselves as Helen of Troy or Cleopatra—or if you were a TV...

Accessorizing provides endless excitement. Whether you are securing the perfect handbag or creating a flawless necklace and earring combination, accessorizing is a necessary art. From geometric designs to 3D decals and bold colors to muted mattes, it’s safe to say...