The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

We were recently lucky enough to be visited by a middle school student who was given the task of shadowing a business and creating a report based on her findings. Not only did she spend a day shadowing every different...

Mark Schneider’s process often begins with a gemstone that speaks to him and acts as a catalyst inciting the development of his design. The stone can serve as the cynosure of the piece, dramatized by Mark’s unparalleled sense of composition...

REPTILIAN LUXURY - COLORED STONE INSPIRATION The Reptilian Luxury suite draws upon the rich and sinister imagery of nightmare—the predation of a crocodile, a woman entangled in serpents, and a dragon brandishing venomous fangs. Made with patinated silver, pearls, sapphires,...

This Spring, the fashion magazines are swarming with honeycomb hexagonal motifs and looks inspired by the life of bees. We observed this buzz-worthy trend everywhere from prints to beehive hairstyles on the runways of designer brands like Tory Burch, Gucci,...

  Brides.com has featured both Beloved and Escape in their Round Cut Engagement Rings section this week. Check out the following links for more details: Beloved Escape

The Forbes Gallery in New York City is currently hosting an exhibition titled "Out of this World! Jewelry in the Space Age" and has chosen Mark's Dynasty Pearl Ring and the Black Pearl Ring to display. If you're in New...

Mark is heading to Wesche Jewelers in Florida for a trunk show next Thursday, May 2nd, during SpaceCoast’s Fashion Week. Check out this article by Florida Today about his upcoming visit, and make sure you stop by to see him when he’s...

Mark designed this Contempo Pearl Ring for the Cultured Pearl Association of America's Pearl Design Competition. As you can see from the differences between the original sketch and the final piece, it is amazing how much can change from conception....

Mark Schneider often derives his inspiration from the innovative buildings of his favorite architects who extend the boundaries of their field in the same way that he strives to blaze the trail in jewelry design. This brand new pendant showcases...

Back from the past, we've noticed a trend that at first mention conjures reminiscences of items long forgotten, tucked away in your grandmother’s jewelry box, but the cameos getting face-time on runways and pages of magazines like Vogue, Elle, and...

In preparation for the JCK Luxury show, Mark Schneider is designing a brand new fashion collection of colored gemstone jewelry. Here’s a sneak peak at a few statement pendants in the works: A subtle diamond pave bail showcases the fantasy-cut...

Take a look at this new portrait by Chelsea, featuring several of Mark's Unique Blue Chalcedony pieces. Which is your favorite piece?