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Personalized jewelry pieces have been made unique in some way, from custom creations to engravings, charms, or other distinct features. Whether you’re shopping for a personal, special gift or are looking for a meaningful piece to call your own, here are tips on how to pick personalized jewelry. Design Since personalized or custom jewelry can be anything you want, take … Read More

Jade is easily recognized around the world for its vibrant green color. This distinct gemstone has been prized for centuries for use in tools, decoration, and jewelry. If you’re interested in adding jade to your jewelry collection, here is everything you need to know about jade jewelry. What Is Jade? What most people think of as “jade” is really two … Read More

Gold has been a precious metal for centuries and has been used in currency, decoration, and, of course, jewelry. While most people assume their gold jewelry is made from pure gold, it almost never is. This is because gold by itself is much too soft to be used in jewelry. So, it’s almost always mixed with other metals to create … Read More

Perhaps you were cleaning out your grandmother’s closet or going through old boxes in your mom’s attic when you found a bag or box full of old jewelry. The pieces look nice, so you begin to wonder if you’ve just struck gold. But is that old jewelry actually worth anything? Here’s how to tell if your vintage or antique jewelry … Read More

A-list actress Emma Stone recently got engaged with a ring featuring an 8-millimeter akoya cultured pearl. Michelle Williams, another movie star, has also been seen wearing a stunning pearl ring on that finger. From celebrities to regular people, more and more brides are wearing pearl engagement rings. Even the experts have noticed the trend, as Leigh Batnick Plessner, co-creative director … Read More

Deciding on the color and style of your bridesmaid dresses is a fun and time-honored part of planning a wedding. But creatively coordinating your bridesmaids’ looks doesn’t end there – you also have to think about accessories, including what jewelry they will be wearing. When it comes to jewelry, each of your bridesmaids might have a different preference or style. … Read More

Just like precious artwork or beloved clothing, fine jewelry needs special care in order to maintain its beauty for years to come. Famed jewelry designer Hulchi Belluni’s jewelry care guide has the expert advice you need to make sure your fine jewelry stays just as stunning as the day you got it. Caring for Your Fine Jewelry All fine jewelry … Read More

Here at F. Silverman Jewelers, we love our jewelry designers not only because these world-class artisans fill our showroom with stunning fine jewelry, but because they are leading jewelry trend-makers. One example is Gabriel & Co., a premiere brand known for breathtaking fashion and bridal jewelry. Read on for our recap of Gabriel & Co.’s take on 2021 spring jewelry … Read More

Mother’s Day is right around the corner – May 9th, to be exact. Do you have a plan for how you’re going to treat your mom? While there are tons of ways you can celebrate your mom, aunt, grandma, or whoever helped raise and care for you, perhaps one of the best ways is with fine jewelry. After all, flowers … Read More

Birthstones are fun, colorful, and special ways to make people of each birth month feel loved. While each birthstone is precious, those born in April might be the luckiest of all as their birthstone is the gorgeous, sparkling diamond. Maybe April is associated with diamonds because they represent the bright April sunshine, or perhaps it’s because they are reminiscent of … Read More

Though bangles and bracelets are both types of jewelry worn on the wrist, they are not the same. Bangles are solid and do not have openings or clasps, while bracelets are flexible and have clasps.  The differences between bangles and bracelets can be broken down into three categories: rigidity, material, and mode of closure. The History of Bangles and Bracelets … Read More

Diamond accents are real diamonds. The term “accent” refers to how they are used to accentuate a larger center stone, as these smaller diamonds are still graded for Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat and are still valuable. Sometimes referred to as accent diamonds, these gems are simply smaller diamonds that are placed around large diamonds to enhance the overall beauty … Read More