
Custom Engagement Ring Budget Breakdown: Gold, Diamonds & Realistic Expectations
How to Set a Realistic Budget for a Custom Engagement Ring One of the first questions I ask when someone comes in to design a custom engagement ring is simple:“What would you like to spend?” Notice...

Debunking the Myth: Melee Diamonds are Not Chipped Diamonds
There's a common misconception that melee diamonds, the small gems often used in jewelry settings, are merely chipped diamonds. This couldn't be further from the truth. Let’s delve into what melee ...

Ilah Jewelry Featured in CM Pride Magazine
ILAH CIBIS JEWELRY is a jewelry brand based in Worcester and one of the Canal Districts newest additions, located at 218 Franklin Street. The brand is the brainchild of Ilah Cibis, a jeweler a...

The Top 5 Most Underrated Gemstones
There are so many beautiful gemstones out there. Which is the best choice for your next jewelry or loose stone purchase? Popular gemstones such as ruby, emerald, sapphire, and quartz are always at ...

Everything You Need to Know About Salt & Pepper Diamonds
The name salt and pepper diamonds refers to the black inclusions and icy white, smoke-like inclusions, giving them a pepper and salt look filled with shapes and mesmerizing patterns.

Have you ever wondered how to design and craft jewelry? A bench jeweler is a skilled artisan or craftsperson working in a jewelry store, wholesale supplier/manufacturer, independent workshop, or s...