Buying fine jewelry feels like a substantial investment no matter the piece. While you certainly CAN make a profit investing in fine jewelry, the question is SHOULD you? Is the most important thing that it increase in value, be a gift for that special someone, or both? Traditionally an investment is something you purchase only…
When folks hear the term "lab-grown diamonds," their reactions range from wrinkling their noses in distaste to genuine interest. Before we dive into talking about lab-grown diamonds, let's spend some time understanding the difference between the two. What are "Mother Earth" Diamonds? In our store, we refer to naturally created or mined diamonds as "Mother…
Colored gemstone engagement rings are very much in style, decorating the fingers of today's royals and style-makers. These rings revive a trend that began over 200 years ago. In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte gave his love Joséphine, future empress, a diamond and sapphire Toi et Moi ("you and me") ring for their engagement. The Toi et…
A young man wanted a custom engagement ring that would symbolize the ocean - we designed a diamond solitaire surrounded by sapphire "waves"
How does listening relate to making fine jewelry? At Lake Street Diamond, listening is so important to the process, it's in our tagline.
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice we make every day. A gift of jewelry is a great way of celebrating those you are grateful for.
Learn how to avoid the 4 key mistakes you can make when buying fine jewelry