As we step into the glittering universe of diamonds, the choice between natural and lab-grown varieties unfolds. Despite sharing identical physical properties, their journey from creation to your jewelry box differs vastly, impacting their environmental footprint, ethical implications, and indeed, your wallet. This article illuminates the key distinctions between natural and lab-grown diamonds, providing insights for your next sparkling purchase.
The bustling, energetic, melting pot city of Houston is the largest city in the nation’s biggest state. It’s no secret that when looking for an engagement ring in Houston, you’ll be presented with plenty of engagement ring stores. Many may claim to have the best prices and selection out of any other jewelry store in […]
The process of purchasing a ring can be overwhelming–the terminology alone used by the industry professionals may as well sound like Latin to a first-time shopper. When looking for women’s rings, there are several factors your sales associate will need to know to help you make the best selection, including your budget, desired stone, metal, […]
THE ANTIDOTE FOR THE 6% CHANCE SHE DOESN’T LIKE THE ENGAGEMENT RING What to do when you don’t know what to do? Selecting the perfect engagement ring for that bride-to-be can be overwhelming. It’s a Catch-22; you want her to think the ring you have in your hand is exactly the one she would have picked out […]
If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, the entire process can be a little overwhelming at times. Realistically, most of us are not gemologists. You want your future betrothed to be dazzled when you open the jewelry box during your magic proposal, but you’re worried that if you don’t pick a large enough […]
There at 10 different diamond shapes, all of which offer unique visions of sparkling beauty. Your personal style choices can reveal a lot about you–if you’ve ever wondered why you’re drawn to one style over another, or need help in determining which diamond style is right for you, here’s our list of common diamond shapes […]
Photo Source: gemsociety.org The late Princess Diana opted for a 12 carat sapphire as the center stone of her engagement ring, instead of a diamond, as a symbol of marriage to Prince Charles. This is the same ring Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with. Now, Duchess Catherine proudly wears the infamous sapphire ring which […]
Welcome to Shaftel Diamond’s latest resource for those in search of fine jewelry for those special life occasions. Over the past three decades, Shaftel Diamond’s beautifully crafted jewelry has become renown throughout the Houston, TX area. We realize the momentous symbolism in selecting the perfect piece of jewelry that preserves that special memory and take […]
Style and taste are constantly evolving. Every year we are continually updating our wardrobe, our décor, even our vernacular is constantly evolving. So why wouldn’t we consider updating or improving one of our most worn pieces of jewelry. For most of us, our engagement rings are a piece of jewelry that we plan on keeping […]
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