The Mark Schneider Fine Jewelry Blog

The selection of an engagement ring, especially a unique one, offers insights into the wearer's personality and their relationship. It's essential to recognize that an engagement ring holds significance for both men and women. They are symbols of a couple's...

Selecting an engagement ring can be an overwhelming process because there are many decisions to make, from the design to the stone choice. One of these decisions that will shape the entire aesthetic of the ring is the metal choice,...

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...

Diamonds, which “are forever” and “a girl’s best friend” are also the most common jewelry gift and center stone in an engagement ring. Because of this, it’s likely you’ll find yourself purchasing a diamond at some point during your lifetime....

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...

Jewelry is often thought of as a means of expressing love—specifically romantic love—and commitment to one special person. Traditionally jewelry is a romantic token given at the start of a relationship and then again on anniversaries. However, limiting jewelry to...

Finding a unique engagement ring for any bride-to-be is tricky enough, but when it comes to finding a men’s wedding band that fits the personality of the groom-to-be, it takes the challenge to an entirely different level. Women are often...

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...

Engagement rings and wedding bands are often seen as two peas in a pod. For some rings, they fit together perfectly due to their organic nature, and for others, any straight band will work. But differentiating between the two rings...

When you start the search for the perfect engagement ring, one of the questions you may ask yourself is, “How many carats should an engagement ring be?” And this question has many facets (pun intended). The total carat weight of...

You’ve found the person of your dreams and now you’re thinking about proposing. Sure, you could go to any jewelry store and select any of hundreds of rings from their cases. But how do you select the one that speaks...