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Mixing Metals Trend

Near the conclusion of 2015 we predicted the upcoming trends in engagement rings for the following year. At Knox Jewelers, tuned our trend radar in a large part through customer requests for custom engagement rings and wedding bands. One of those predictions, the mix metals trend, has had numerous requests as of late and is staying true to course as a favorite of 2016. Mixing metals is more popular than ever before in the bridal jewelry scene, especially now when mix-matched stacked wedding bands are in vogue. Most brides-to-be seem to be in the mind-set of ‘why choose one metal when you can have two shades, and while we are at it throw in a colored gemstone’. Blending engagement ring and wedding band tones creates a unique look, making your ring exclusive to you, and setting your rings apart from one another as well.

Your wedding band should be as one-of-a-kind as your engagement ring and your relationship, as it reflects your future and commitment. Today in the bridal scene there seems to be no room for traditions or rules when it comes to wedding bands. Mixing metals could be the perfect way to make your band stand out against your perfect engagement ring, and give it a life of its own. There are so many ways to make your engagement ring and wedding band distinctive, but color is always a great way to demonstrate your unique bridal style.

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A bold rose gold matching band adds contrast to our white gold Seville engagement ring.

You may think that the cool allure of white gold and platinum clashes with the warm tones of rose gold and yellow gold, but paired right, they can offer a winning combination. The renewal of the mix metal trend is growing at such a fast pace for good reasons. Combination metal engagement rings offer many more styling possibilities and it allows you numerous options when it comes to selecting your wedding band or multiple bands. On a more important note, mixed metal rings alleviate the stress and hinder the mindset of having to match all of your other jewelry for the rest of your life to shade of your bridal set.

There are many eye-catching ways to create a two tone look within your engagement ring or wedding band pairings. There are bold, elaborate mix metal wide bands to subtle hints of color, like the addition of color contrasting filigree curls. One very popular interpretation of the trend it to create a shaded diamond halo that differs from the rest of the ring, to draw attention to and highlight your center stone. Multiple band engagement ring, like our Fireworks Design, are brought into a whole new light when one band is featured in a warm shade of gold. If a small amount of two-tone is all you are ready for, try slight alterations, like colored center prongs, yellow or rose gold filigree curls or a colored contrasting center bezel.

Two Tone Engagement Rings

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Knox Jewelers Custom Designs: Haley Allison, Design 3296, Design 2980

Contrasting Halo Rings

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Knox Jewelers Custom Designs: Design 2327, Design 2924, Suenos

Two Tone Wide Bands

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Knox Jewelers Custom Designs: Las Estrellas Rosadas, Loyalty, Dolce

The two tone trend is not just for bridal sets, we have had just as many, or more, requests for gents wedding bands created in contrasting colors.  Bold bands can be created by pairing warmer rose and yellow golds with sleek platinum or white gold. Any of our custom wedding bands can be altered to be features in a two tone look.

Rose Gold Gents Bands

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Knox Jewelers Custom Designs: Rose Averno, Denver, Centurion

Yellow Gold Gents Bands

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Knox Jewelers Custom Designs: Celtic Two Tone, Mesa, Design 3136

We can help you custom create anything you have in mind when it comes to your mixed palette of rings and bands. Mixing metals is a modern and fashionable way to express your style and a easy way to set your bands apart in a crowd. If you are so inclined, we can even custom create rings in three tones, like our newest wide band ring Tiara. As you can see below, colored gemstones are also a way to upgrade a custom design from the ordinary.

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Knox Jewelers custom Tiara wide band goes above and beyond into a three-tone look.

Metals color is only one of the ways to can help you make your ring or band into a one-of-a-kind creations. All of our finishing details are created by hand, so things like engraving, filigree, milgrain and side diamonds can add to the final look of a two toned creation. There are plenty of ways to play with engagement ring and wedding band traditions but interpret them in your special way.

Contact Knox Jewelers today to start custom designing your two-tone, or even three-tone, bridal set of your dreams.

Author Katie MonsonPosted on April 24, 2016April 25, 2016Categories Unique Engagement RingsTags Custom Creation, Custom Engagement Rings, custom wedding bands, Engagement rings, gents bands, halo, halos, Knox Jewelers, mixed metals, Rose Gold, stacking bands, three tone, two tone, Wedding Bands, White Gold, wide bands, Yellow GoldLeave a comment on Mixing Metals Trend

Things to Know Before Custom Creating a Ring

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Shopping for an engagement ring can be a daunting endeavor, especially today when there are hundreds of available ring designs and styles available. With so many options, the process of selection can seem overwhelming. If you have started to look for an engagement ring, you have probably seen what is available at the mall or your local chain store. If nothing has yet satisfied your desire for a unique ring design, Knox Jewelers can help!

Knox Jewelers’ custom creation process gives you the ability to personally design the one-of-a-kind ring of her dreams. Having a ring custom created from the ground up ensures that you will be satisfied with every element of the design. Your unique creation can reflect her personal style as well as be a lasting statement of your love.

Having an engagement ring custom made can be an incredibly rewarding experience. We are here to help with any questions you may have during the decision making process leading up to the creation of your piece. Once a ring has been put into production we also send you email updates showing your ring during every stage of the creation.

If you are interested in having a ring custom created through Knox Jewelers, below is an easy checklist of the things you will need to consider before your unique ring can be brought to life.

  • Creation Timelines

Custom creating a ring takes time. If you are planning a special proposal for a specific day, please give our jewelers a leading start to finish your ring in time. There are several steps your piece with need to travel through between conception to completion. The production time on a ring is usually several weeks and can vary depending on the time of year and the complexity of the project. Please contact us to inquire on the current production timelines.

  • Center Stone Preference

A major component in your final engagement ring design will be the selection of your center stone. There are numerous center stone options available on our online diamond and online gemstone lists. Any ring design can be custom tailored around the diamond or sapphire you are ultimately drawn to. Sapphires center stones are available in varying colors, cuts and sizes. A diamond’s size, shape and quality will need to be taken into a consideration. Diamond shapes include round, cushion, radiant, princess, oval, pear, emerald, asscher and marquise.

If you are not sure which shape diamond to select, take notice of other jewelry she wears or pieces she is drawn to. The round brilliant cut is the most popular diamond shape, but princess, cushion and oval cuts are growing in popularity.

  • Choosing a Ring Style

The options are endless when selecting an engagement ring style.

Inspiration for a custom piece can be taken from a sketch, photo or an idea on altering one our stock designs. Deciding on a ring design for your bride-to-be can be difficult. Think about her personal taste, is she classic, contemporary, vintage, colorful? Pinterest can be a useful tool to discover her preference in engagement rings. Remember things she has pointed out or mentioned in passing. The way your partner dresses and decorates could also tell you a lot about her jewelry style.

If you prefer to have her help in creating a forever custom ring after you have proposed, we do offer a temporary solitaire option as well. This could alleviate any worry about selecting the perfect ring design.

  • Choosing a Precious Metal

Any of our custom engagement rings can be created in either Platinum, 18 karat or 14 karat white, rose or yellow gold. Platinum is always recommended first to contribute to a ring’s heirloom quality. Warmer rose gold and yellow gold rings are starting to be requested for engagement rings more and more often.

  • Discovering Her Ring Size

All of our custom rings are engineered around her exact finger size. If you are unsure of her ring size, we do have an online tutorial to help you estimate a close fit.

Contact Knox Jewelers today with any questions on creating your heirloom quality custom engagement ring. Give her a one-of-a-kind piece specially designed by you for her. With our unique creation process we can help you create the ring of her dreams!

Author Katie MonsonPosted on February 7, 2016February 23, 2016Categories Unique Engagement RingsTags center stone, checklist, custom, Custom Creation, Custom Engagement Rings, custom ring, diamond rings, Engagement rings, Knox Jewelers, Platinum, ring design, ring styles, Rose Gold, sapphire rings, timelines, White Gold, Yellow GoldLeave a comment on Things to Know Before Custom Creating a Ring

Morganite – Nature’s Blushing Beauty

Here on our blog at Knox Jewelers, we’re always trying to introduce you to the latest and greatest in jewelry. For an industry with such a rich history as ours, it may come as a surprise that there are new innovations constantly on the horizon. New gemstones come into fashion, go out of fashion, come back again – there’s always something new and exciting happening. One gem in particular has recently gained popularity on the market: it’s called Morganite, and it’s truly a stunning stone. It comes in delicate pastel shades of pink, rose, peach and salmon. Let’s now take a look at the back story of this remarkable gem and see how you can incorporate it into some of our handmade, exquisite designs.

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Morganite: Background & Facts

No doubt you’ve heard of a man named J.P. Morgan. You probably associate the name with one of the most renowned and (according to some people) infamous financiers in American history. But did you also know that he is the namesake for Morganite? George Kunz proposed the name to honor his friend for donating funds for the promotion of the arts and sciences in the nation, and to represent J.P. Morgan’s gem-collecting ventures.

Morganite assumes many hues of pink, but the colloquial term “pink emerald” is not accepted by professional regulatory bodies and trade associations in the jewelry industry. Rather, morganite is a type of beryl, and is distinct from its sibling the emerald (another gem which is also derived from beryl). Due to still being relatively unknown to the public, morganite has many large specimens available on the open market. We’re definitely excited about showing off this fantastic, underrated gem to our customers here at Knox Jewelers!

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Special Considerations for Morganite Center Stones in Rings

If you’re planning to invest in a morganite center stone, there are a couple of things you’ll want to keep in mind. First of all, morganite is somewhat less durable than your average diamond or sapphire. Because of this fact, you’ll want to be careful when using it in a ring design – we all know how rings can be prone to certain types of accidental damage.

As for cleaning and caring for morganite jewelry, here are the basic principles. Firstly, you’re going to want to be really careful if you’re incorporating it into a ring. We said this already, but it definitely warrants repeating. Secondly, as far as cleaning is concerned, all you need to use – in fact, all you should use – is warm, soapy water and non-abrasive cloth. Do not expose your morganite jewelry to any harsh chemicals, as these chemicals are quite capable of causing major damage to the stone.

Incorporating Morganite Into Your Own Custom Design

Morganite is a stunning addition to any piece of jewelry, and it can truly add a unique flair not found among other gemstones. We recommend a white or rose gold metal base to complement a morganite stone, though platinum as a base also looks amazing. Either way, you can’t go wrong.  If you find that you prefer a different kind of metal, we’re here to help you make it a reality for your morganite engagement ring.

Any of our handcrafted designs are suitable as a host for a stunning morganite gemstone. Be sure to check out our entire inventory at Knox Jewelers, including our unique engagement rings, wedding bands, and more. You’re bound to find a design that truly looks amazing in conjunction with a morganite center stone. We’re also happy to recommend one for you, or design one completely from start to finish just for you.

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We’re Here to Help: Get in Touch with Us Today!

Do you have any questions about morganite? If so, the friendly staff at Knox Jewelers are here to answer them. We’ll walk you through the whole process of creating a custom jewelry design for you or your loved one, and we’ll make sure you are able to design the perfect piece. Our hand-tailored and client-oriented design process will put you in the driver seat, and we know you’ll be impressed. Get in touch with us today to learn more about designing your very own morganite jewelry. We look forward to meeting you and helping you create your dream ring!

Author Katie MonsonPosted on March 16, 2015May 25, 2016Categories Unique Engagement RingsTags custom, custom birthstone jewelry, Custom engagement ring, custom jewelry, custom morganite engagement ring, custom morganite jewelry, engagement ring, Engagement rings, Filigree Engagement Rings, halo, Morganite, morganite jewelry, peach gemstone, pink gemstone, Platinum, Rose Gold, Unique, White Gold, Yellow GoldLeave a comment on Morganite – Nature’s Blushing Beauty

Aquamarine – March’s Glittering Jewel

There are a lot of reasons why having a March birthday is awesome: Firstly, you’re born right on the cusp of spring and the warm weather (especially for those of us in northern environs). Secondly, your birthstone is the lovely aquamarine, a gemstone which derives its name from the Latin term aqua – meaning water – and marine – meaning of the sea. Water of the sea. Stunning, no? And for those lucky individuals with a March birthday, Knox Jewelers offers an outstanding selection of handmade aquamarine jewelry to celebrate this special month. Now, let’s take a look at the history of aquamarine, how to pick the best possible gemstone for your jewelry, and some examples of custom engagement rings we have designed and crafted for our clients in the past.

Aquamarine Background

Even in its natural, unrefined state, aquamarine is one of the most visually awe-inspiring gemstones in the world, and these crystals are widely renown and valued very highly on the market. To be specific, aquamarine is a blue-hued variety of beryl, a mineral from which we also derive emeralds. Sometimes, a heat treatment is applied to increase the intensity of blue, though many instances found in the wild are often perfectly suitable as-is for use in jewelry making.

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Choosing the Right Gemstone

The quality of a given aquamarine gemstone depends on a number of individual factors, including color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Let’s break down each factor one at a time to get a good feel for how these stones are valued in the marketplace. The color range for aquamarine tends to be confined to the spectrum of intense blue to greenish-blue. A general trend in color valuation is that more intense blues tend to be worth more in the open market, though this rule does have its exceptions. For clarity, most specimens have few if any visible inclusions. Stones that have inclusions of this sort tend to be worth less. As for cuts, any and all can be used, though ones that are used for emeralds are also widely used for aquamarine. Finally, larger stones tend to have less demand.

How to Care for Aquamarine Jewelry

In general, aquamarine is a hardy stone. However, it is susceptible to physical damage and heat, so it is very important to ensure that you keep it out of situations which could result in these forms of damage. As for cleaning, it is a relatively simple procedure to keep your aquamarine jewelry in tip-top shape: Simply use warm, soapy water to gently rinse and clean the surface. You should not expose your aquamarine jewelry to harsh chemicals or other invasive cleaning methods, as this could cause serious and irreparable damage.

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Unique Engagement Rings at Knox Jewelers

At Knox Jewelers, we’ve been crafting – by hand – stunning and unique aquamarine jewelry and engagement rings for our customers for decades, and we’ve always striven to provide only the best customer service and attention to detail in the industry. Whether you’re looking for, whether it’s an engagement ring for that special someone or just a surprise for their birthday, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for at Knox Jewelers.

Stunning Combinations

Aquamarine center stones look absolutely great with just about any combination of metal and design. On our website here at Knox Jewelers, you can browse through all of the designs that we have crafted for our customers in the past. Although the samples shown in their preview images will have different gemstones, we would be more than happy to customize your preferred piece with a beautiful aquamarine center stone – all you have to do is ask! As for what combinations work best, we think that white gold and platinum look great for those who are interested in a clean, elegant design. Yellow gold and rose gold can also be used to create a contrast effect that looks modern and sophisticated. Regardless of the direction you’re leaning toward, we have you and your aquamarine needs covered!

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Have Any Questions?

Are you interested in aquamarine engagement rings or other jewelry? Great! We’d love to chat with you about your interests and get a feel for what you’re looking to create. Get in touch with our friendly staff soon, and we’ll get started on making your dreams a reality!

Author Katie MonsonPosted on March 7, 2015January 21, 2016Categories GemstonesTags Antique Engagement Rings, Aquamarine Engagement Ring, Aquamarine Jewelry, craftsmanship, custom, Custom Aquamarine, custom birthstone jewelry, Custom engagement ring, diamond halo, engagement ring, Engagement rings, filigree, Filigree Engagement Rings, halo, hand engraved, hand engraved engagement rings, Micro Pave, Micro Pave engagement rings, Platinum, Rose Gold, Unique, Unique Aquamarine, Unique Engagement Rings, White Gold, Yellow GoldLeave a comment on Aquamarine – March’s Glittering Jewel

Ametrine – A Fascinating Natural Phenomenon

One of the more unique and visually dynamic gemstones is the ametrine stone, a transparent quartz variant which incorporates two distinct zones of color derived from both amethyst and citrine. The stone acquires this stunning color gradient from the combination of the trace chemicals which comprise amethyst and citrine, thus leading to the development of this extraordinary and unique stone. If you are looking to represent both February and November birthdays, then ametrine is the perfect gem for the job. Let’s take a closer look now at how to choose the right ametrine stone, how to care for these remarkable gems, and how they can be incorporated into a custom engagement ring or wedding band, pendant, or other jewelry piece here at Knox Jewelers.

The Rich History of Ametrine

The history of ametrine stems from a long and rich cultural heritage. A legend surrounding the genesis of ametrine comes to us from the Europeans: It is said that a Spanish conquistador in the 17th century happened across the original Bolivian mine, and subsequently introduced the unique gemstones found within to the Spanish monarch. However, the location of the mine faded into mythology, only to be discovered again in 1960. Commercial mining operations began shortly thereafter, and in 1970 production ramped up, thus introducing ametrine into the marketplace once more.

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How to Choose the Perfect Ametrine Gemstone

The only extant source of commercial ametrine mining lies in a deposit residing in eastern Bolivia. Unsurprisingly, this is also a mining site which produces commercially significant quantities of amethyst and citrine stones. In choosing a quality ametrine stone, you’ll want to look at the following factors: color gradient, cut, clarity, and carat weight. In terms of color, the finest ametrine specimens typically display an intense purple to orange gradient, usually with a clear boundary between the two poles. For ametrine cuts, the most expensive and fine stones typically incorporate the craftsmanship of designer cuts to achieve breathtaking effects. Clarity is also essential, and the majority of quality ametrine stones exhibit no visible inclusions or other artifacts. Finally, the size of a particular ametrine specimen and its color gradient are closely correlated – bigger is better (especially in the range of over 5 carats).

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How to Care for Ametrine Gemstones

Caring for ametrine jewelry is quite simple. Hot water and soapy, foamy water are all that is necessary to keep your jewelery looking as good as new – no cleaning solutions or other potentially damaging products are required to keep these gems clean and spotless. We strongly recommend avoiding exposing your ametrine jewelry to harsh chemicals or other situations which could result in damage to the stone – exercise caution, especially in situations of physical exertion.

Ametrine Rings at Knox Jewelers

We have designed numerous custom engagement rings and wedding bands for our customers in the past, and many of these designs would look even more stunning with an ametrine center stone. Whether you are interested in a gold (yellow, white, or rose are all great choices)or platinum band, ametrine is bound to look great. We can also incorporate a number of stunning design flourishes, including hand engraving and other forms of handcrafted design elements. All of these facets are combined to form a beautiful finished product that connotes the special bond that you share with your loved one. Check out our collection of unique designs and see for yourself just how much attention to detail and innovation our designers put forward on each and every piece.

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Design a Custom Ametrine Ring for Your Loved One

At Knox Jewelers, it is our mission to help you design a beautiful ametrine engagement ring or wedding band with a unique character that encompasses your love and admiration for your partner. To learn more about the design process and how you can be an essential part of it, get in touch with our friendly staff today to get started. We will walk you through each and every step on the way to designing your very own engagement ring or wedding band for your partner, and it is sure to be an experience of a life time. We look forward to meeting you soon and embarking upon this journey!

Author kendraPosted on March 3, 2015March 3, 2015Categories GemstonesTags Ametrine, Ametrine Engagement Rings, Ametrine Jewelry, craftsmanship, Cushion Cut, custom, custom birthstone jewelry, Custom engagement ring, custom jewelry, engagement ring, Engagement rings, Filigree Engagement Rings, Micro Pave, Micro Pave engagement rings, Platinum, Rose Gold, Unique, Unique Engagement Rings, Vintage Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands, White Gold, wide wedding band, wide wedding ring, Yellow GoldLeave a comment on Ametrine – A Fascinating Natural Phenomenon

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