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The Wedding of the Future

By on January 22, 2021

While we can’t predict what a wedding will look like in a hundred years, as the saying goes, “the future is now.” Current technology, materials, and skill sets allow inventive designers to create wedding bands that would have been unthinkable to brides a century ago.

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Pearl Jewelry: How to Wear this Lavish Jewelry Trend

By on January 12, 2021
Pearl Jewelry: How to Wear this Lavish Jewelry Trend

Classic clothing and accessories always make their way back to the runways, and this time, it’s all about the femininity, sophistication and modern edge that pearl jewelry is creating. Pearls, like the ones from Mastoloni, evoke images other than the ladies who lunch. Contemporary pearl pieces are exquisite on both young and mature women and can enhance any ensemble.

Traditional pearls usually meant strings of necklaces years ago, but now, pearl jewelry has streamlined into stunning pieces that make chic fashion statements with just a touch of the gem to highlight the jewelry. For instance, during haute couture fashion week, Alexandre Vauthier had the models wear a single pearl earring dangling on a chain. The pearl look can easily be added to the wardrobe any time of the season. Keep reading for our favorite pearl looks.

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What You Need to Know Before Commissioning a Custom Jewelry Design

By on January 8, 2021
What You Need to Know Before Commissioning a Custom Jewelry Design

So you’ve found the person of your dreams. Next up: the proposal. But there’s just one little problem… you’ve searched high and low, yet you still haven’t found The Ring.

Maybe you’re having some trouble finding one that really speaks to you — after all, you and your partner deserve a ring that you absolutely adore. Or maybe you want to make just a few tweaks to a piece you’ve already seen.

In cases like this, creating a custom piece is ideal.

Custom designs aren’t just reserved for engagement rings, either. Many people will work with a jeweler to create something new out of a pair of earrings or a ring they already own, for example.

Chances are, if you’re here, you’re at least a little bit interested in a custom designed piece of jewelry. Keep reading to learn more about custom design work and if it’s the right choice for you!

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A Closer Look at Tacori, One of the Most Popular Fine Jewelry Brands Today

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A Closer Look at Tacori, One of the Most Popular Fine Jewelry Brands Today

Every woman out there has heard of Tacori. From their incredibly diverse and beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands to stunningly unique pieces of luxury jewelry, Tacori has a reputation known across the world.

Handcrafted in California, Tacori is best known for their signature crescent design that is seen on the sides of the rings they create. Each ring truly captures the spirit of the brand and reflects their desire to create pieces that can be passed down for generations. The company itself is still run by the original COO, Haig Tacorian, who started the brand in 1969.

Its chief officers are also family members, so no piece of jewelry gets the company name without meeting extremely high standards! They’ve created a legacy that they want to be a starting point for the legacy of your own family. Let’s take a look at some of the pieces they’re best known for!

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Noam Carver: Refined Bridal Jewelry for the Contemporary Woman

By on January 3, 2021
Noam Carver: Refined Bridal Jewelry for the Contemporary Woman

When it comes to bridal jewelry that revels in its simplicity, there isn’t a designer that does it better than Noam Carver. Carver, who hails from Canada, uses the principles of instinct and risk to create gorgeous engagement rings and wedding bands that bring out every woman’s inner light.

Each piece starts with a drawing and 3D rendering; from there, Carver and the team at his eponymous design studio work the precious metal by hand, adding gemstones for that eye-catching sparkle found in every Noam Carver ring.

Thanks to the designer’s additional experience as a sculptor and goldsmith, he is able to put all of his skills to use to create classic-yet-modern jewelry items in a wide array of styles. To date, he has won multiple design awards for his work: MJSA, Canadian Jeweler, National Jeweler, National Jeweler “Best of,” and the Centurion Design Award.

Keep reading to learn about some of Noam Carver’s most beloved bridal jewelry collections!

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