Cvd Vs Hpht Lab Grown Diamonds Lab grown diamonds are here to stay and now the big debate is swirling around CVD Vs HPHT lab grown stones.  The rise in popularity of lab grown diamonds has exploded in the last few years due to large price drops.  As recently as

Custom Design Pendants In the realm of custom fashion and accessories, custom design pendants reign supreme.  Pendants are already the second most worn piece of jewelry on the planet after earrings.  But when you factor in the custom aspect, pendants come out on top.  Easily.  The reason for this is

Tips To Own Your Beach Wedding Many couples dream of a Beach Wedding, but are intimidated at the idea of executing it.  But to be honest, there really isn’t much difference between the two. You are just outdoors in the sand rather than in an indoor church.  But, the differences

Custom Fashion Jewelry Today will we focus on our Custom Fashion Jewelry as far too often it gets overshadowed by custom bridal jewelry.  Fashion jewelry is also known as costume jewelry.  But unfortunately, costume has a less than stellar reputation as code for cheap or junk jewelry.  So we prefer

The History Of Wedding Rings Have you ever wondered about the history of wedding rings? Who were the first to wear them and why?  What did they symbolize?  Why are we still wearing wedding rings today?  We were as well when we first got into creating custom jewelry.  So we

The Case For Every Woman Needing A Gold Name Necklace A gold name necklace is exactly what it sounds like.  It is a pendant made of gold with the wearer’s name on it. It is one of the most popular types of pendants and is a can’t miss gift idea

Ancient Jewelry is fascinating.  Almost as long as humans have worn clothing, they have worn jewelry.  Sure, jewelry started out as bone or stone beads and charms, but it served the same purpose as it does today. It was meant to adorn or decorate, show wealth, or exude power and

Jewelry Alloys We are going to talk about Jewelry Alloys now.  One of the most often asked question we get from our custom jewelry customers is, “What metals are in my ring”?  It is a good question because so many consumers have metal allergies.  One of the most common metal

We think that Diamond Hoop Earrings are an underrated piece of jewelry.  Yes, they can be pricey if you go with large ones.  However, there are stones like moissanite or lab diamonds that can make them far more affordable. If you are looking for a versatile pair of earrings that

Looking for Princess Cut Diamonds but are not sure how to go about it? Buying anything other than a round cut diamond can be a challenge.  With rounds, there is a ton of information on how to choose a stone.  GIA even assigns a cut grade to rounds, but not

How To Care Your Engagement Ring Are you wanting to learn How To Care Your Engagement Ring?  We have some tips that will keep your treasured items the safest.  And they will also keep your diamonds sparkly as well as the metal itself looking newer, longer.  Some of these tips

Fashion Jewelry Introducing The Essentials To Your Jewelry Box On top of the bridal jewelry we create, Fashion Jewelry is a big seller for us. Because not only do women need their engagement and wedding rings.  But they also need cocktail rings, pendants, and earrings. Fashion jewelry and bridal jewelry

How To Choose The Perfect Diamond Earrings For Your Face Shape Diamond Earrings For Women are a must!  Every woman should have at least 1 pair of diamond earrings in the jewelry box.  Whether studs, clusters, dangles, etc, it doesn’t matter.  Diamond earrings compliment any woman’s wardrobe and go with

Looking for Diamond Alternatives for your engagement and/or wedding rings?  We know a lot of you out there are for varying reasons.  For many, the cost is prohibitive of getting the stone you want.  For others, the environmental and social reasons deter them from choosing a diamond.  And for some,

Jewelry As A Gift Thinking of Jewelry As A Gift?  You are not alone.  Jewelry is a top 3 category of gifts given by people. Jewelry can be so many things and makes for a versatile gift idea.  We like to think of jewelry as a language of love. Jewelry

 Engagement Ring Styles Are you confused about the Types Of Engagement Ring Styles?  We are here to help with this.  After all, at one time, we knew nothing about jewelry as well and understand your confusion. Are you looking for the perfect engagement ring style? With so many stunning styles

Custom Jewelry Is The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Custom Jewelry For Mother’s Day!!  Having jewelry created exactly to your specs is incredibly versatile.  So it’s easy to create something that fits your mother’s unique style and personality. Plus, with custom jewelry, you can be sure that your Mom’s gift will

The Do’s and Don’ts of Shopping for an Engagement Ring Choosing an engagement ring is a major decision and should not be taken lightly. After all, it’s an expression of your love and commitment to your partner. Additionally, it is something that she will wear on her finger forever.  However,

Creating Custom Birthstone Jewelry: The Perfect Way To Show Your Loved Ones How Much You Care Are you looking for the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care with a gift more thoughtful than many? Look no further than custom birthstone jewelry! Custom birthstone jewelry is

Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings If you are a bride to be, are you considering Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings?  Lab grown diamonds have been around for around 70 years.  However, they really  haven’t taken off in popularity until the last 5 years or so.  And they have really gained in

 How To Pick Colored Gemstones For Gemstone Jewelry When one imagines an engagement ring, a diamond ring typically comes to mind, not Gemstone Jewelry.  Traditionally, and especially since DeBeers launched the “A Diamond Is Forever” marketing campaign, diamonds have reigned supreme for engagement rings.  As a result, brides to be

Creating A Custom Engagement Ring Creating A Custom Engagement Ring is not as far out of reach as many think it is!  When considering buying a custom engagement ring, most people mistakenly believe that it is too expensive or that they lack the technical expertise.  At Valeria Custom Jewelry, we

Platinum vs White Gold vs Palladium and which metal is the best for someone is a question we get asked all the time. Unfortunately, your engagement ring options do not cease after deciding on a setting and choosing the perfect diamond or colored gemstone.  There is one final choice to be

What Does Solitaire Mean? Solitaire means alone, single, or by itself. In the jewelry world, this ubiquitous term refers to rings set with a single diamond or gemstone. Additionally, the term applies to earrings and pendants that only have a single stone.  Most people associate a solitaire diamond with the