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California Tourmaline : Solitaire Split Shank Ring
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Floral Halo Split Shank Engagement Ring
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Draped Halo Engagement Ring with Split Shank and Accent Diamonds
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Double Halo Split Shank Engagement Ring
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Two Tone Cushion Halo Engagement Ring with Split Shank
$1,995.00
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This impressive solitaire ring was designed especially to accommodate the Swiss blue topaz center stone, which weights over thirty-two carats. With a simple split shank, and basket style mounting, the topaz is the real focal point. This ring is a statement piece, for sure
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This custom engagement ring features a delicate split shank design with two thin bands gracefully arcing towards the classically radiant emerald cut center diamond. Understated and elegant this ring combines the old world sophistication of the emerald cut with the dazzling brilliance of …
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This unique piece features a pure, soft-white pearl as the centerpiece of the engagement ring. Diamonds accent both sides of the split shank adding a touch of sparkle while a matching band fits perfectly on either side to complete the look
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The smooth swooping curves of this custom ring is designed to show off and protect the clean mint green prasiolite stone. From the front view, you can see the detailed crosshatch metal work under the stone. The open side gallery is a perfect frame for the stone’s uniformed pavilion.
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…diamond, surrounded by round brilliant accent diamonds. The shank branches into a diamond studded V on either side. The pièces de résistance are the two pear cut diamonds, set on either side of the center stone, within the V of the split shank
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This unique engagement ring in 14k Rose Gold has a modern orbital crossover design, studded with round brilliant diamond accents. The sweeping lines of the shank artistically compliment the dazzling oval center diamond. Custom designed engagement rings are the perfect way to create a ring that is an expression of your unique personality!
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… ring now or just getting ideas for the future. The following are some of the most common stone setting styles. 4 Prong Setting It’s not hard to see why this style is persistently popular. Its classic simplicity makes it a timeless choice… you prefer a minimal solitaire design, or something more extravagant, this setting style is quite versatile. 6 Prong Setting As a prong setting, this style is similar to the 4 prong setting. However, the 6 prong style has its own distinct…
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Presentation Engagement Ring
… back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that helps, but it is not needed. Next, we set it in a four or six prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the presentation …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… trends. If you want a five stone diamond ring and not a three stone ring, it can be done. If you want a complicated top of ring but not the sides, it can be done. If you want diamonds everywhere, down the shank, on the sides, on the prongs, and even inside (yes we have set diamonds inside) it can be done. Jewelry and wedding rings in particular are heirloom quality and can last decades and even centuries. Many styles will come and go and even come back again in the …
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Legal Information
…. During the 30 day inspection period, when you first receive your item, you should have your item checked to make sure everything is in order. After that, we suggest that you have your pieces professionally cleaned and all the prongs rechecked by a trusted local jeweler every six months to a year to ensure their integrity from daily wear. However, because of daily wear, stones may become loose over time and become dislodged. In the unlikely event that this happens, the …
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The History of the Engagement Ring
… by the priests during a suitable and fixed time, so that if legitimate impediments exist, they may be made known. The engagement ring took on its familiar form in 1886, when Tiffany & Co. introduced the “Tiffany setting” a six-prong ring designed to maximize a diamond’s brilliance by raising it up from the band. De Beers’ role in the diamond engagement ring story is twofold. First, they modernized diamond mining making diamonds available to everyone. Next, they …
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Anatomy of a Ring
…any bands or other rings you plan to wear next to the main ring? Head The head is the piece that holds the gemstone. Pronged heads are most common. The prongs are the little claws of metal that secure the stone. Most prong heads in rings …because there are more points that have to fail for the stone to come out, but they also cover up more of the stone. Prongs, like shanks, can wear away and need to be built up to prevent the stone from falling out. The very top of the …
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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… because it evaporates so quickly. Do not use any cleaning solutions that contain oil as they will spot and dull the stone. For hard spots you can use toothpicks and dental floss. Be careful not to scratch the metal or lift the prongs. A final wipe with a lint-free cloth will remove any dust or water spots. One final cleaning precaution, do the cleaning in a bowl on a clean table just in case the diamond becomes dislodged; you can find it easily. I have seen diamonds …
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Jewelry Repair FAQ
… why do I need it? In a large number of jewelry pieces, the valuable diamonds and gemstones are held in place with prongs. With wear, the tops of these prongs can become worn down. If the prongs wear down too much, the stone becomes at …. Retipping is the process of adding a small amount of metal (usually gold or platinum) to the top of worn down prongs to keep the gemstone secure. In the past, almost all gemstones had to first be removed from their mountings for …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…. There are three basic manufacturing processes used to make HPHT diamonds: the belt press, the cubic press, and the split-sphere (BARS) press. The goal of each process is to create an environment of extremely high pressure and temperature…technology has been constantly advancing. Belt press designs have been dramatically scaled up, more modern cubic and split-sphere presses have been introduced which are more efficient, and larger, more perfect gems are being produced. As …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… for reference: Refractive index: 1.619 to 1.627 Birefringence: 0.008 to 0.010 Specific gravity: 3.53 Mohs Hardness: 8 Care and Cleaning Even though it’s tough to scratch, you should protect your topaz from hard knocks. It can be split with a single sharp blow, a trait it shares with diamond. Clean with mild dish soap; use a toothbrush to scrub behind the stone where dust can collect. Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners on topaz. Sudden changes in temperature can …
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The Magic of Polarized Light
… efficiently as they do without negative side effects. Using Polarized Light in Gemology Some gemstones, due to their unique chemical structure, actually polarize light themselves. These gems are doubly refractive (DR) and they will split incoming light in multiple directions. Some common examples of doubly refractive gems are sapphire, tourmaline, and moissanite. These are contrasted with singly refractive (SR) gems like diamond that only bend light in one direction. …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
…pearls, amethyst, topaz, and many others are easily damaged if exposed to excess heat. What does this have to do with jewelry repair? Many repairs are traditionally done with a torch. Jobs like soldering broken chains, retipping worn prongs, and sizing a ring all require a great deal of heat. However, if a fragile gemstone is set in jewelry that needs this work, there can be a problem. One solution is to go through the time consuming and expensive process of removing …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
…. The part of the ring that wraps around your finger and leads up to the center design is called the ring shank. Traditionally, there is only a single, unbroken ring shank or perhaps there are two or three separate shanks that split off to connect to the center design at different points. Today, we are seeing more and more designs featuring creative open and woven patterns in the ring shank. With these designs, the shank is no longer just a structural piece that’s there …
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How to Find Your Diamond When It’s Lost
It has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. You look down, and your beautiful diamond is not where it’s supposed to be on your finger. Your heart skips a beat, your mind kicks into overdrive, and for a split second you wonder if you’re in some kind of bad dream. We know how terrible it can be to lose a diamond, and that’s why we’re sharing our best tips and tricks to help you find it again. These tips are what we have learned from working …
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How to Clean Jewelry at Home
… recommend that you double check with a jeweler before doing so just to be safe. Also, after any kind of cleaning, gemstones may become loose. Over time, dust and grime can build up in between a gem and its setting. If, for example, a prong has been knocked slightly out of position, the built up dirt can actually be holding the gem in place. After the piece is cleaned, the dirt is no longer there, and the gem can become loose. As we mentioned above with ultrasonics, be …
