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Creating custom jewelry is what we do best. We gained the knowledge and experience by doing precisely that since 1906, which is what we try to share with you.

Our Master Designer Dino Lonzano explains engagement ring design to a client

Find Your Ring Size Ring Buying Guide

Engagement Ring Guides

How to Create your Custom Designed Engagement Ring

There is no better way to celebrate all that is unique about your relationship, than by creating your very own custom designed engagement ring.

Engagement Ring Style Guide

Feeling overwhelmed as you try to navigate the sea of engagement ring styles available to you? You are not alone! Solitaire, Halo, Pavé, Vintage....

US & Canada Ring Size Guide

Pleas download the document by clicking "Download Ring Size Guide" button at the bottom of this page

How to buy an Engagement Ring?

An illustrated guide by Artist Christopher Clements based on his own experience at Market Street Diamonds.

A Love Letter to Color: Inside the Creation of My One-of-a-Kind Orange Zircon Ring

Colorful gemstones were once the norm in engagement rings, long before diamonds became the standard...

The Most Popular Engagement Rings in History

One of the most famous engagement rings belonged to Princess Diana. Given to her by Prince Charles in 1981...

Second-Hand Rings?

Yes, there is such a thing as second-hand rings! Any diamond rings, plain bands, or jewelry that are passed down from grandparents to parents to you…

Engagement Season is Here, Pop that Question in Style!

Cooler temperatures are finally settling in, along with an abundance of ‘pumpkin’ flavored…well, everything…

The Sapphire Option for your Engagement Ring

Considering a colored gemstone for your engagement ring? You may want to explore the idea of a sapphire.

Jewelry Education

Tourmaline- The Colorful Birthstone of October

Welcome to October, the month of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes...

Sapphire – Birthstone of September

Welcome to September, the month of sapphires! If you thought sapphires were just for royalty and princesses, think again—this gem...

A Jewelry Designer's Guide to Keeping Your Jewelry in Top Condition

Greetings to all the jewelry enthusiasts out there! As a designer, I know that jewelry can be a cherished heirloom or a beloved piece of art.

Wedding Bands and Cufflinks of American Power

John F. Kennedy, on his wedding to Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953, wore a classic Van Cleef & Arpels half-round high polished, 18K yellow gold, 5mm wedding band.

The Top 8 Must-Have Jewelry Rings Every Woman Should Own

They say experience is the best teacher, and after years in jewelry design, I've definitely learned a thing or two....

Vintage Jewelry Guide – Part 1

Vintage jewelry seems to be one of the “it” things lately, for multiple reasons- it has a romantic air to it, reminiscent of time past...

Vintage Jewelry Guide – Part 2: The Victorian & Edwardian Eras

It’s been some time since our last blog, as I was swept away by the summer sun & family time for a bit.

Vintage Jewelry Guide – Part III Art Nouveau & Art Deco Jewelry

Hello everyone!Welcome to our third installment on our Vintage Jewelry Guide journey...

Diamond Education

Diamond 4C's

here is no better way to celebrate all that is unique about your relationship, than by creating your very own custom designed engagement ring.

Lab Grown or Mined Diamonds, Make an informed decision

If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, perhaps you’ve heard about lab grown diamonds as an eco-friendly, affordable option for the center stone.