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Choosing high-end jewelry is hard enough. Then, add in all the fancy lingo associated with precious jewelry and you can find yourself spinning in circles.  Here, we’re exploring pave, something you may have never heard of. But it will definitely come up in your jewelry-buying experience. So, what is pave and which type of pave should I choose? Let’s get started. What is pave? Pave, sophisticatedly pronounced as pah-vey, is the French word for pavement. In jewelry-making, it refers to the way gemstones are set in a metal band. So, if your high jewelry includes a pave band, that means the...

Long before the commercialization of a certain February holiday we’ve all come to know well, St. Valentine’s Day had origins shrouded in mystery, recalling ancient Roman and Christian traditions and folklore. According to one legend, Valentine was a priest who served Rome during the third century. Once Emperor Claudius II decreed that single men made better soldiers than those married and with family, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, recognizing the inequity of the modern law, defied Claudius and continued performing clandestine nuptials for young lovers.  When Valentine’s covert activities were uncovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to...

A Solitaire Diamond Ring by Edelweiss 1.50 Carat Oval Brilliant DiamondDelicately Mounted in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold SettingHandmade in New York, NY More than a billion years ago, 100 miles (161 km) or more beneath the earth’s surface, in a cauldron of extreme temperatures and high pressure, carbon atoms bonded tightly together. At temperatures greater than 2100 Fahrenheit (1150 Celsius) and pressures 45,000 times greater than at sea level, crystals formed, resulting in the hardest natural mineral on Earth: diamond.   Canada is a relatively new diamond producer. While alluvial diamonds found in the United States and southern Canada...

Smooth Process to the Dream Ring When Garrett started the search for Annie's perfect engagement ring, he never imagined the process would have been this easy. After his first meeting with Ryan, Co-Founder of Edelweiss, Garrett felt confident he had made the right decision. Ryan walked Garrett through what each step of the engagement process would be, so he knew what to expect. From there, Edelweiss worked with Garrett to design Annie, his bride-to-be, the ring of her dreams. Garrett chose an Oval Brilliant Diamond Ring with Pavé Diamond Halo and Pavé Diamonds on the Band. What was your favorite part of working...