How to Pick The Perfect Diamond Shape
How do you know what would look best on your finger? Usually it comes down to your taste, but what if you don’t have a preference? Here are 5 things to look at to help narrow down what would look best!
How do you know what would look best on your finger? Usually it comes down to your taste, but what if you don’t have a preference? Here are 5 things to look at to help narrow down what would look best!
When shopping for fine jewelry, the diamond debate is impossible to miss: Lab-Grown vs. Natural. With so much conflicting information available, choosing the perfect stone can feel overwhelming. Understanding the precise science and craftsmanship behind both options helps clear up the confusion. The Science: Chemically and Structurally Identical To the naked eye, and even under…
(Yes, Even Real Gold!) We have all been there: you take off a beautiful gold ring after a long day, only to find a strange, dark green or deep black band stained onto your skin. It can be alarming, especially if you paid a premium for real gold. However, rest assured—your finger isn’t having an…
There is nothing more frustrating than wearing a favorite ring only to develop an itchy rash, redness, or tiny bumps on your finger. Many people immediately panic and assume they have developed a sudden allergy to their gold or silver jewelry. While metal allergies do happen, the most common culprit is a painful skin condition…
It is a heartbreaking moment: you look down at your hand, feel a sharp edge, and realize the bottom of your ring band (the shank) has completely cracked open. A cracked ring shank is highly frustrating, especially if you recently had the ring resized or repaired. While everyday wear and tear can thin out a…
A massive misconception dominates the diamond market today: the belief that global, online-only conglomerates automatically offer the lowest prices because of their digital scale. Many shoppers assume an independent master jeweler simply cannot compete with the purchasing power of an internet giant. The reality is completely the opposite. Jewelry by Christopher, helmed by master jeweler…
When a piece of jewelry breaks, or when you visualize a custom design that cannot be found in a corporate store, where your jewelry goes matters. While corporate mall stores and even many local brick-and-mortar shops ship your precious heirlooms out to third-party mass production hubs, Jewelry by Christopher does things completely differently. At their…