The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

Spring is about renewal and growth. The air is suddenly warmer and breezes are no longer arctic gusts of wind to be avoided at all costs. Instead, the sun’s rays are spreading warmth and flowers are beginning to bloom. Nights...

Beach Day Jewelry Guide Summer is here, and whether the beach is down the street or a plane ride away, lazy days in the sand are quintessential to the season. Swimsuits, sunglasses, and totes are selected with care, but what...

History of the Peridot The lovely “late summer grassy” greens of this lively olivine family gemstone, coupled with its reasonable cost have long captured the attention of gemstone lovers. In antiquity top quality Peridots were sometimes mistaken for Emeralds. Cleopatra...

History of Diamonds The hardest substance on earth, diamond is also the most treasured gem. Once only afforded by kings and aristocracy, diamond is the most sought after gem for all occasions and the gem of choice for engagement rings....

Occurring annually, the American Music Awards honor the year’s greatest musical artists. But surprisingly, music isn’t always center stage. This year’s attendees showcased fabulous fashion choices. The red carpet was filled with stunning dresses and futuristic heels. But even beyond...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young woman in want of entertainment has stumbled onto the works of Jane Austen. Jane Austen’s characters have been a staple of popular culture since their creation back in the 1800’s. The...

Forty hours a week are spent in the office. For some people, the “office” is actually a classroom, hospital, or numerous other work environments. But regardless of the location, full-time employees spend a lot of time on the job. Because...

Summertime comes with many exciting things: sunshine filled days, warm starry nights and delicious ice cream cones. But most importantly, the summer months bring a change in wardrobe. After months of hiding in heavy winter jackets and cowering under umbrellas...

Job interviews aren’t for the faint of heart. Whether your palms get sweaty right before a crucial handshake or you get tongue tied during the second question, there’s a lot that could go wrong. But the good news is that...

The most challenging part about choosing an engagement ring is that it’s going to last forever. Your engagement ring is a symbol of your love and commitment for each other, and it’s a piece of jewelry that you will wear for the...

With the start of each season, comes a new wardrobe. Summer dresses are stored away in favor of winter scarves and flip flops are shoved in closets as boots are brought out. As wardrobes slowly begin to change, there is...

The hardest part about picking an engagement ring is finding the perfect style. Often, you will find a style of ring that you love, only to realize that there are one or two things you would like to change. Perhaps you would like to...