The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Engagement rings play an important role, serving as a symbol of a couple's commitment. Purchasing or designing the ideal engagement ring can be a daunting task because there are so many decisions to be made, such as metal, center stone,...

When it comes to diamonds, everyone wants the best. Before making this major purchase, people typically check every aspect of their diamond on the accompanying grading report. One of the specifications on such a report is how clear a diamond...

Exchanging rings is an ancient tradition used by couples to announce, to both each other and the world, that they have joined hands in marriage. It’s not only an announcement of your union, but also an opportunity to express your...

One of the first decisions to make when searching for the perfect engagement ring is the center stone. Within this decision, there are several key questions to ask yourself: Do I want a diamond or a gemstone? What color stone...

Mark Schneider Design strictly follows the rules of the Kimberley Process when producing our diamond engagement rings. But what does that mean for you, the consumer? So much has been written about conflict free and conflict diamonds, that much misinformation...

In the past, men who planned on getting engaged discreetly shopped for and purchased the engagement ring for his soon-to-be bride. This can be a fairly complicated endeavor of secret shopping, trying to determine her finger size, and guessing what...

At Mark Schneider Design, our jewelers are trained to work in a variety of metals to create extraordinary, one of a kind, heirloom quality designer jewelry  for you.  We adhere to all Federal Trade Commission rules governing the fineness and...

HEARTSTAR DIAMONDS  Brilliance is beauty and our branded Heartstar  ideal cut diamonds are unsurpassed for brilliance. These diamonds are amongst the finest cut diamonds offered today, and demonstrate hearts and arrow patterns when viewed under a handheld red filter starscope....

1477 marks the first year engagement rings were first recorded in use. It is the year that Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave an engagement ring to Mary of Burgundy when they were betrothed. If 1477 sounds like a long time...