The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Match Made in Heaven: Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands You were surprised with the perfect engagement ring, or maybe you picked it out yourself and couldn’t be happier. Engagement ring: check!But even once the diamond is secure upon your finger,...

How to Match Earrings and Glasses Whether sunglasses are your most worn accessory or you were simply gifted with less than perfect eyesight, glasses are part of life. In fact, they can be an expressive, fun, and complementary part of...

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....

History of the Aquamarine If you can picture the cerulean blue waters of the Mediterranean, you will understand why the birthstone for March is named Aquamarine. Derived from the Roman word “Aqua,” meaning water, and “mare,” meaning sea, this pale...

The Ultimate Guide to Men’s Wedding Rings Men’s style is becoming more and more fashion forward and wedding rings are following suit. Gone are the days in which men are confined to simple bands and the only choice is between...

There’s a new trend on the scene: male engagement rings. As men and women continue to move towards equality, it seems that marriage is the new frontier. Throughout the past few years, there has been an increasing interest in engagement...

Known for its historical accuracy and stunning wardrobes, Mad Men has captivated audiences since its 2007 premiere. Seven years later, the first half of the show’s final season has aired and the second half is set to premiere in Spring 2015. While...

When it comes to travelling abroad, London is hard to beat. Known as the cultural capitol of England, the city offers endless entertainment. From stepping off the underground Tube and seeing the breathtaking sight of Big Ben to climbing the...

The name “Fitzgerald” is synonymous with many things. It’s associated with wealth, the roaring ‘20’s, The Great Gatsby, and of course, the man who penned novels: F. Scott Fitzgerald. What is often forgotten is that it was never “Fitzgerald” in the...

Remembered for her work as both a poet and novelist, Sylvia Plath is renowned as a literary genius whose literary prowess is celebrated worldwide. However, Plath’s name is inevitably associated with sadder events as well; namely, her struggle with depression...

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, or J.R.R., redefined the genre of fantasy. During his lifetime he created an elaborate and in-depth fantasy world called Arda. Within Arda existed the now famous realm of Middle-earth. Tolkien created genealogies, maps and a full...

Known for her critically acclaimed and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee secured her place among literature’s greatest contributors at a relatively young age. Lee, whose full name is Nelle Harper Lee, published only a single book in...