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Should You Surprise Her with Jewelry? A Jeweler's Honest Advice
Should You Surprise Her with Jewelry? A Jeweler's Honest Advice
Whether you're eight or eighty, there's nothing worse than a disappointing gift—especially an expensive one like fine jewelry. So how can you avoid this? Like everything else in relationships—communication is... Read more...
How to Get the Jewelry You Actually Want This Year
How to Get the Jewelry You Actually Want This Year
Strategic tips for women on how to communicate your jewelry preferences and ensure you receive gifts you'll actually love and wear. From dropping hints to creating wish lists, here's how... Read more...
Custom Jewelry Stacking with Cartier Love Bracelet
How To Stack In Style With A Cartier Love Bracelet
Years ago my husband surprised me with a Cartier Love bracelet. About three months later we were dressing for a black tie event and I handed him the screw driver for... Read more...
Lab Grown Cultured Diamonds - FTC Regulatory Rulings
Lab Grown Cultured Diamonds - FTC Regulatory Rulings
The most compelling reason I began to sell lab grown cultured diamonds is the endorsement by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) whereby they have clearly stated that there are now... Read more...
lab grown cultured diamond
Lab Grown Cultured Diamonds - They’re Real and They are Spectacular!
There is a new development in the diamond industry and I am so excited to share what I have learned! Lab grown, or cultured diamonds are being produced and perfected... Read more...
Custom Guitar String Cuff Bracelet Jimmy Buffett
Custom Guitar String Cuff Bracelet Jimmy Buffett
When Matt contacted me - he had one guitar string from Jimmy Buffett that had been put into a simple twist bracelet that was not comfortable, got caught on things... Read more...
Platinum vs Gold - is it worth the extra cost in custom jewelry?
Platinum vs Gold - is it worth the extra cost in custom jewelry?
Have you ever wondered why most wedding jewelry is set in platinum and everything else in gold? Natural Platinum  vs Natural White Gold With gold and platinum prices reaching record levels,... Read more...
Diamond Selection - Is the Most Expensive Diamond Always the Best??
 In my business trust & reputation go hand-in-hand. And they should. When buying fine jewelry and diamonds - whether in person or via the internet, - quite a bit of trust is required. Not just about the quality of the gemstone, or the price, but trust that the advice being given and the choices offered suit your needs as the buyer. There is nothing worse than setting a budget and then going over it. I always explain that when I ask for a budget - give me the high end.... Read more...
Sentimental "New" Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Anniversary Ring
With a Twentieth Anniversary around the corner, my client's husband wanted to buy a new larger diamond ring but she wasn't so sure she was ready to not wear her old one.  The three of us "pow-wowed" and decided that I would design a setting that could incorporate a new diamond with the old, specifically creating a three-stone-setting. The budget was set and I showed them  several cushion cut stones as well as matched her original diamond with another one so each would flank the new diamond.   To keep things straight,... Read more...
Destroyed Engagement Ring Repaired with Dual Adjustable Shank for Enlarged Knuckle and Arthritis
Adjustable shank ring opens for swollen knuckles or fingers with arthritis  http://theperfectsetting.com/collections/resetting/products/resetting-destroyed-engagement-ring-repaired-with-dual-adjustable-shank-for-enlarged-knuckle Read more...
Custom Tie Clip Replica Hudson NY Central #5344 Train
"Working with Amy on this tie clip for my husband was a pleasure. My husband is big into Lionel trains and has a huge collection. I thought this would be a unique gift. At first I didn't think it would come out as spectacular as it did nor did I think we could even create it. Amy made it easy and enjoyable to work with. Thank you Amy for making George's 10th anniversary gift so special." Joyce K, Lloyd Harbor, NY Read more...
Custom Tanzanite Heart Pendant with Diamonds
"I gave Amy a difficult Tanzanite to work with....heart shaped and very deep. She executed the perfect, contemporary and versatile design, which I will enjoy for many years to come. Thank you, Amy." Rita W, Nassau County New York Read more...