The sapphire is September's birthstone, and has seen popularity since the Middle Ages, especially with historic royal and religious leaders. But a special type of Sapphire was discovered more recently–– the Madagascar Sapphire. These sapphires were unearthed in the 1990's. Keep reading to find out why they're so special! A Brief … [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...]
Why the Pear Cut Diamond is in Demand
The pear cut diamond was one of the most requested diamond shapes of 2018, 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: or all of the … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp
It's that time of year! No- we aren't talking about holiday lights, winter wonderlands, or letters to Santa. It's engagement season. We've sold many a custom designed ring this year and seen several of this year's trends here at Jonathan's. Don't pretend like your social media feed isn't full of proposal videos right about now! One trend that … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Cushion and Radiant Cut Diamonds
Our most popular diamond cut of all time is the classic round brilliant cut, but we’re seeing more and more future brides opting for less common diamond engagement ring shapes. The cushion cut and radiant cut are both having a moment in the spotlight. At first glance, these two cuts seem to have similar features, but actually there are several … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement style: Taraji Henson and Kelvin Hayden
Welcome back to our celebrity engagement series, where we’re sharing alllll the details on how the rich and famous pop the question, as well as breaking down the custom designed engagement ring picks. From surprise engagements on a rented out professional baseball field to a proposal amid a roasted chicken dinner, we’ve seen several creative … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Kim and Kanye
Last week we kicked off a new series featuring our favorite celebrity couples, their engagement stories and the one-of-a-kind, custom made rings that took the relationship next level. Our first couple, recently married Prince Harry and Megan Markle had a low-key engagement that happened during a night in while the two cooked dinner, however the … [Read more...]
A Look Back at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Affair
Wedding season has officially arrived, with a grand kick off last weekend at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle featuring the royal ceremony that welcomed Meghan Markle into Prince Harry's noble family. While the whole world watched the fairy tale unfold since they began dating in 2016, we couldn’t wait to see the bling Harry chose for his … [Read more...]
The Engagement Rings of Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is most commonly remembered for her time as the First Lady from 1961-1963, as well as her extensive historical preservation efforts both during and after her time in the White House. However, a little known fact among most people is that she is also an icon in the jewelry world! At the time of her passing in 1996, … [Read more...]
