When it comes to choosing a moissanite vs diamond gemstone for an engagement ring, what are the differences? They appear similar at first glance, but are nearly polar opposites. Moissanite is an alternative gemstone that's been around since 1893. While it's not as popular as other gemstones like emeralds, sapphires, or rubies–we do get … [Read more...]
Antique Engagement Rings – Why Vintage is Making a Comeback
We've always loved antique engagement rings, and more couples have been taking notice for awhile now. Requests for antique or vintage style jewelry have skyrocketed over the past few years. Sure, we can easily design and craft a vintage inspired ring that looks exactly like it came from the Victorian Era or from the Edwardian period. But we live … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Consider a Sapphire Engagement Ring
Diamonds are still the most popular choice for engagement rings, but lately more and more grooms are going a more non-traditional route. Enter the sapphire engagement ring. We've specialized in diamonds for decades now, but we do carry some absolutely stunning sapphires. We get REALLY excited when customers come in to look at our sapphires instead … [Read more...]
History of the Old Mine Cut Diamond
The old mine cut diamond is an 18th century throw back that's as timeless as it is unique. These cuts were all hand crafted and dimensions vary between stones, meaning no one old mine cut diamond is alike. This particular cut resurfaces occasionally at estate sales or antique stores, but otherwise can be extremely hard to find. Vintage diamonds … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Most Popular Diamond Cuts of 2019
Wedding season is underway, so today we're hashing out the most popular diamond cuts of 2019. Not to get too ahead of ourselves, but NOW is actually the perfect time to start planning out ring details for an end of the year proposal. We see all the major trends come through our showroom. When a major celebrity gets engaged, the requests for a … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
A few months ago Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney, her NYC gallerist beau, announced their engagement. They've kept a rather private relationship to this point, but we've seen the bling and it's G.O.O.D. The ring encompasses several recent trends we love. The Couple: Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney What can we say about Academy … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Round and Oval Cut Diamonds
Round and oval cut diamonds share several common key features, and they happen to be two of the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings right now. But you may not realize how different these two diamond cuts actually are. Round brilliant cuts have always been a favorite for engagement rings, but we've seen the demand for oval cuts … [Read more...]
How to Care for a Diamond Engagement Ring
They say 'a diamond is forever' right? But how do we ensure it will ACTUALLY last that long? Today we're sharing a few tips on how to care for a diamond engagement ring. Like any other big purchase, a diamond ring requires regular maintenance, especially if it's a family heirloom being passed down through generations. Related: How to Maintain … [Read more...]
The History of the Tiffany Diamond
The Tiffany Diamond is one of the most famous canary yellow diamonds in the entire world. The $30 million diamond recently made a red carpet appearance at the Oscar awards. Lady Gaga became only the third person in history to ever publicly wear the Tiffany Diamond. She donned the iconic 128.54-carat yellow diamond as the pendent of her … [Read more...]
Why the Pear Cut Diamond is in Demand
The pear cut diamond was one of the most requested diamond shapes of the last decade, and the trend is still going strong. Here at Jonathan's, we've definitely seen an increase in requests for the 'teardrop' shaped diamond style. Is it because of... A: it's rich historyB: the unique shapeC: recent celebrity pear shaped engagement ringsD: … [Read more...]
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