The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

From Mineral to Gemstone: The Making of Colored Gemstone Jewelry Owning colored gemstone jewelry is a beautiful gift. Gemstones create one-of-a-kind accessories because they are vibrant works of art created by our Earth. From humble beginnings as mere minerals, gemstones are equal...

Spring is a time of rebirth. The sun begins to reappear after months of hiding and the morning breeze no longer has an undercurrent of frosty wind. Trees regain their blossoms and the world begins to feel warmer and more...

History of the Amethyst Revered by the ancient Greeks as a talisman, Amethyst was thought to entice the highest purest aspirations of humankind when worn. Amethyst was believed to inspire courage, calm and contemplation. Symbolizing sincerity and sacred love, Amethyst...

Father’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas Father’s Day is the time of year to celebrate the important men in your life. Whether you’re celebrating the father of your children or the man who raised you, you can show how much you...

Leaves have begun to slowly fall from the trees and the air is subtly crisper. Fall has arrived, and with it a new season of weddings has begun. The fall wedding is a soft, warm, and beautiful affair. With the...

As summer comes to a close and fall weather approaches, slowly the leaves change from lush greens to an autumnal palate of reds, oranges, and yellows. Along with the shifting of the weather and the flora comes the ushering in...

Summer is well underway and in the world of fashion and jewelry that means one thing: fall fashion. Although it may be tempting to focus on summer living, the summer season is actually the best time to prepare for fall...

In the world of fashion, styles always seem to be changing. What is trending one season may be passé the next. In fact, some styles don’t seem to last longer than a month, and navigating the world of jewelry is...

It is always difficult to balance fashion and professionalism, especially for women. An attempt to be taken seriously as a professional, sometimes leads to the feeling of being stuffy or overly formal. However, on the flipside lies the danger of...

Engagement Ring Trends Trends in the engagement ring world are different than those in the larger world of fashion. Fashion trends come and go, sometimes lasting for years but other times for merely a few months. In the sphere of...

An engagement ring serves a symbol that the person who wears it is soon to be married. This practice is primarily used in Western cultures and is usually worn by the female in the relationship. While traditional engagement rings  most often feature...

For most men, engagement ring shopping ranks highly on the list of stressful activities. Not only is there a budget to consider, but there is also the possibility of choosing the wrong ring. Many women dream of their wedding ceremony,...