The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Shopping for jewelry can sometimes feel like trying to learn a new language. The jewelry industry uses a variety of terms that are item specific and not otherwise used in everyday life. The majority of these terms describe some type...

The round diamond of today is not your mother’s round diamond. And your mother’s round diamond is not your grandmother’s round diamond. Round diamonds have changed significantly from their original form to what we know of today as the Round...

It’s undeniable that celebrities set fashion trends. When Kim Kardashian posts on Instagram about her new Skims line or Demi Lovato launches her newest skincare regimen, people pay attention. So many celebrities nowadays have brands of all sorts–skincare, undergarments, clothing,...

Even after you’ve asked yourself all the necessary personal questions that need to be answered before beginning engagement ring shopping, there are likely to be more questions to be answered. The outstanding questions are usually best answered by a professional...

If you type “engagement ring” into Google, you'll find an endless amount of results and articles that can lead you down a rabbit hole–tons of information that just leads to more questions. These questions could be for yourself, your prospective...

When it comes to engagement rings, everyone seems to have an opinion about what stone and metal are appropriate to choose, how to go about shopping for the ring, and who can wear an engagement ring. There tend to be...

When someone says “fancy shaped diamond,” they aren’t referring to a top secret special diamond. They would usually be referring to any diamond other than round brilliant cut.Fancy shaped diamonds come in many different varieties and have become popular on...

When choosing an engagement ring, one of the first things most people consider is the center stone. It’s often the main attraction, so it certainly warrants some serious thought.While a round diamond is what most people imagine when they picture...

Shopping for an engagement ring can be an overwhelming experience–and not just financially. There are so many aspects of the process that most people aren’t aware of prior to their first trip to the jewelry store for that once in...

When it comes to diamonds, everyone wants the best quality.Before making such a significant purchase, people usually scrutinize every detail of their diamond on its grading report. One important specification on this report is clarity. Two common clarity grades are...

While diamonds are the most traditional option for engagement ring center stones, there are several alternative options. Whether you are not a fan of the look of a diamond, the (sometimes) high price tag, or the ethical considerations, many people...

When purchasing diamond jewelry, it is always a good idea to make sure that the diamonds come with a grading report. Diamond grading reports are available from a variety of different grading labs such as the Gemological Institute of America...