Month: December 2017

2018 PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR: Ultra Violet   The color of the year may not seem that important to you right now, but as we move forward into 2018 you will begin to notice this Ultra Violet color in your favorite fashion trends, home decor, and even jewelry It may not take form in an entirely purple couch, or purple dresses on every rack, but you will notice this color subtly insert itself into the stores you frequent When looking at how the Pantone color of the year is going to affect jewelry trends we immediately think of gemstones!  Amethyst, Tanzanite, and Sapphire are some of the most popular purple gemstones These gemstones make for beautiful jewelry as they can...

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Getting to know the Melee Market Diamonds have been 'traded' for hundreds of years In the early days, transactions were informal and not influenced by anything other than the buyer's desire for the stone However, industry stakeholders quickly realized that there was money to be made as the buying and selling of diamonds became more formalized and frequent This realization resulted in the formation of the global diamond market, as it's known today   On a broad scale, the global diamond market accounts for the trade of all diamonds, everything from top top quality to industrial quality diamond material used to produce tools and equipment  This article will examine a...

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Whether you’ve recently scrolled through the trending images on Instagram or flipped through the pages of any major fashion magazine, odds are you’ve noticed the latest trend in fashion jewelry- stackables! From rings to bracelets, this trend can be worn in a variety of ways Look timeless in stackable basics or dress up a formal gown with stacked diamond bangles We have narrowed down some of our favorite stackable pieces as well as the best ways to wear them!   BOHO STACKS   For the musicians, for the artists, for the eclectic souls, bohemian stacks often feature large stones and sterling silver accents Paired with loose waves, a kimono, and some...

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In 2016, White Pine Trading's loose diamond team launched "Melee on Demand", a program that allows retailers, independent jewelers, and jewelry manufacturers to purchase high-end melee diamonds at industry-leading prices with exceptional service With an emphasis on vendor-retailer partnerships, the Melee on Demand team brings white-glove service and a new level of flexibility to the way in which melee is sold   In October 2016, Melee on Demand notably disrupted the melee industry by publishing a straightforward, fully transparent price card that now reaches over 6,000 jewelry professionals each week  As a business built on transparency, Melee on Demand appeals to...

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