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Cushion Cut Diamonds
Cushion cut diamonds come in different proportions and shapes. Some are more elongated, some are a perfect cushion shape, and some have a more squa...
Ring Holder Necklace By Cynthia Britt
The idea of the ring holder necklace came to me when one of my dentist customers mentioned that it was difficult to get the surgical glove over he...
Old European Cut Diamond - What to Know
A little history: Before the patenting of the first steam driven bruting machine in 1874, diamond cutters took the rough diamond which was an octah...
Two Quick Steps That Will Transform Your White Collar Shirt and Sweater Look!
A beautiful white collar shirt and sweater is a look that has always been around. Lately, Valentino showed if off for its Fall 2013 Ready-to-wear c...
4 Quick Steps That Will Save Your Pearls!
Pearls are a result of a natural living organism and have a porous surface, unlike gems which are results of minerals present in the earth. In orde...
How to Pick a Sapphire for an Engagement Ring
Many couples pick sapphire for their engagement ring. Since sapphires don't have the same grading system as diamonds do, I wanted to share with you...
How to Surprise Your Girlfriend or Wife with a Gift That She'll Love!
Shopping for a unique gift can be tricky, Whether she likes many things or is real picky! Now here's a true story! Nick wanted to give his girlfri...
Best Way To Wear And Take Off Your Rings!
I'll dive right into this subject. How we hold our rings (engagement rings, wedding rings,...) while wearing and taking it off affects how clean ou...
How to Pick a Beautiful Emerald Cut Diamond
When I was searching for an emerald cut diamond to make Jennifer's engagement ring, I looked at many different emerald cut diamonds, all with diffe...
How to Clean Your Ring At Home
Diamonds have a sticky surface because of their molecular structure. Everyday hand washing, even with mild soap, dish washing liquid detergents, sh...
About Cynthia
I am the designer, wax carver, goldsmith and creator of all custom made Cynthia Britt jewelry and ready-made sterling silver collections. I am very detailed oriented and I absolutely love to create a unique piece of jewelry for each person. I received a B.S. degree in computer engineering from Boston University, then I learned the art of jewelry making in California.
Behind The Scenes of Making Maggie Two-Tone Engagement Ring
Making a ring is truly magical. It goes through many stages until it reaches it’s final form. I want to show a couple of stages that Maggie’s ring went through before it’s beautiful diamonds were set.
May 28, 2024