Monthly Archives: August 2015

  1. Caring for your Fine Jewelry

    By taking proper care of your fine jewelry, you’ll ensure that it will look its best for many years to come. Check out the tips below for the best ways to wear, clean, and store your jewelry to ensure its continued beauty and brilliance.

    Wear

    Some fine jewelry pieces, especially engagement and wedding rings, are designed to be suitable for everyday wear. However, there are still some times when you should take all of your jewelry off, even the most durable pieces. These occasions include:

    • Doing heavy manual labor, such as gardening or home repairs. While gemstones like moissanite and diamond are extremely durable, settings and prongs can get damaged during heavy work, causing the stones to become loose or even fall out!
    • Going swimming. Both chlorine and salt water can be very damaging to precious metals.
    • Cleaning with harsh chemicals. Household cleaning agents can corrode metal jewelry settings, and can even get trapped under rings a
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  2. The History of Engagement Rings

    Rings symbolizing love date all the way back to Ancient Egypt (around 2800 BC). Archaeologists have discovered Egyptians buried with thin metal rings around their left ring fingers, the same finger around which most engagement and wedding bands are worn today. The Egyptians believed that finger was directly connected to the heart by the vena amoris, or “love vein.”

    Ancient Roman naturalist and author Pliny the Elder noted in his writings that brides were given a gold ring during the wedding ceremony itself, and that they were worn afterward only during special occasions. Their everyday wedding rings were made of iron, symbolizing the binding of husband and wife.

    The Visigothic Code, composed in the 7th century by Chi

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  3. Fire & Brilliance Loves Moissanite!

    The talented team behind Fire & Brilliance, including co-owners Michael & Linda Nguyen and social media manager Cid Nguyen, recently visited us here in Morrisville, NC. While they were here, they got the experience of a lifetime – the chance to see Charles & Colvard’s brand new, game changing brand of colorless moissanite, Forever One™.

    Two weeks ago, we of Fire & Brilliance had the privilege of meeting with the head executives of Charles & Colvard® in the heart of North Carolina. The company is renowned for being the first to introduce lab-created moissanite into the market, making this romantic gemstone from the stars accessible to everyone. Since

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  4. Trend Alert: Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

    While round cuts remain the most popular stone shape for engagement rings, fancy cuts are getting more and more attention from brides-to-be! This is especially true for emerald cut stones. The growing popularity of Art Deco-inspired jewelry and of vintage and estate rings has led to a resurgence for this glamorous cut.

    The brand-new Fallon Ring, now available on Moissanite.com. We love the halo & emerald cut combo!

    The brand-new Fallon Ring, now available on Moissanite.com. We love the halo

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  5. Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Wedding

    We at Moissy.com are big fans of eco-friendly weddings, which is probably not surprising given our gemstone’s sustainable status. However, we’ve found that some brides are afraid that making their big day more green will be way too difficult and time consuming. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of five easy ways to make your wedding more environmentally friendly.

    Embrace the beauty of nature

    A majestic mountain vista. A pristine white beach. A clearing in an ethereal forest. All of these locations are so naturally beautiful that they need very little additional décor and prep work to be photo-ready. Let nature be the backdrop for your ceremony and even your reception, if that’s feasible. You’ll spend less money on decorative items that you’ll likely throw away after only one use.

    Hoping to save the environment AND your budget at the same time? Sounds like the perfect combination to us!

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