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...

Seeing jewelry as a form of self expression starts at a young age. I’m sure we can all remember a time when we rummaged through our mom’s jewelry box and tried on her jewelry (with permission or not). We looked...

Jewelry purchases are some of the most expensive and important purchases in your life and can be some of the most high value items that people own. Not only are they important financially, but also sentimentally because they’re likely connected...

In recent modern history, men haven’t been known to wear a considerable amount of jewelry (unless you’re a music mogul). A chain here and there and a wedding band are the typical jewelry for men. Sometimes cufflinks and a watch...

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...

As a millennial, I remember growing up and telling my parents “gosh, you’re such a boomer.” Things have come full circle, with my kids telling me “ew, millennial style is so skibidi” (whatever that means?). It’s inevitable that as time...

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,...

When selecting a chain for a bracelet, necklace, or pendant, there are almost endless options. Each type of chain has specific characteristics in terms of the style, how it’s manufactured, and durability, just to name a few. There are jewelry...

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...