Profile view of a woman wearing three strands of yellow gold jewelry necklaces and diamond hoop earrings

Yellow Gold vs. White Gold: Which Metal Is Right for Your Ring?

For most fine jewelry, especially engagement rings, gold is the most popular metal choice. It’s timeless, valuable, and durable. But the color of gold you select can often change the...
Allison Heaney, Owner & CEO of Skaggs-Walsh

Expert Interview with Allison Heaney, Owner & CEO of Skaggs-Walsh

What It Really Means to Be Family-Owned in New York City: A Conversation with Allison Heaney of Skaggs-Walsh  New York City runs on relationships that outlast trends, ownership changes, and...
Close-up of a woman’s hand with a pear-shaped VVS1 vs VVS2 clarity diamond ring resting on the shoulder of her partner

VVS1 vs. VVS2 Diamonds: Is the Difference Worth the Price?

If you've made it to the VVS tier of the diamond clarity scale, you're already looking at stones that are, by any practical measure, perfect. The question most buyers at...
Flatlay of two pendant necklaces comparing platinum vs white gold

Platinum vs. White Gold: Which Metal Is Right for Your Ring?

From across a jewelry counter, platinum and white gold look nearly the same. They both have the same clean, pale brilliance, and they both make for quality additions to your...
Five scattered white gold rings, including three engagement rings of different styles

Engagement Ring Styles: The Complete Visual Guide

You've found your perfect life partner, and now it's time to find your perfect engagement ring. It's one of the most exciting purchases you'll ever make and, if we're being...
Rear close up view of a woman with her arms behind her head, displaying several bangles on her arm

Online Jewelry Retailers Compared: Who Actually Saves You Money?

Online retailers have opened up the world of jewelry shopping. No longer limited to what their local shops have to offer, buyers can now buy the piece of their dreams,...
Four diamond rings, including three solitaire engagement rings arranged on a light, textured surface

Best Diamond Clarity for an Engagement Ring: A Plain-English Guide

If you've just started shopping for diamonds, you've probably already heard about the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Of the four, clarity tends to cause the most confusion, mostly...
Building Daily Confidence: TruSkin Leadership on Skincare Rituals, Trust, and Long-Term Skin Health

Building Daily Confidence: TruSkin Leadership on Skincare Rituals, Trust, and Long-Term Skin Health

Milano Jewelry sat down with leadership from TruSkin, the #1-rated vitamin C serum brand on Amazon, to discuss how clean, science-backed skincare becomes part of customers' everyday lives.  At Milano...
Diamond Shapes Explained: How to Choose the Perfect Cut

Diamond Shapes Explained: How to Choose the Perfect Cut

Usually, the first thing people notice about your engagement ring is the diamond shape. Of all the choices in the ring process, diamond shapes may also be the most personal....
Tennis bracelet, diamond pendant necklace, and diamond ring symbolizing IGI vs GIA diamond certification

IGI vs. GIA Diamond Certification: Which Matters More?

At some point in the diamond search, most people hit the certification wall: GIA on one product page, IGI on another, and very little explanation of what either one actually...
Diamond necklaces, rings, and bracelets  on a mirrored antique tray next to flowers, symbolizing diamond certification

Diamond Certification Explained: GIA, IGI, and What the Grades Mean

At some point in the diamond-buying process, most people run into a wall of unfamiliar terminology. The 4Cs make sense in theory, but then grading reports enter the picture, and...
Wearing beautiful jewelry with diamonds

Graduation Jewelry Gifts: Fine Jewelry to Mark the Milestone

A graduation gift should do more than mark the occasion. The best ones go with the graduate on their next adventure: worn to the first interview, packed into the first...