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Spinel – The August Birthstone That Was Often Mistaken for Ruby

Did you know, deep red Spinels were mistaken for Rubies? They were often found in the same places, and once polished, the two gems were nearly indistinguishable. Without the scientific equipment we have today, it was much more difficult to differentiate the two gemstones. That’s why many historical crown jewels actually contain Spinels, and not Rubies. One… Read more »

There’s a trick to sizing every kind of a finger structure. 

We all have some kind of what I call a “road block”. Fingers with strong tendons will have road blocks on the sides of their fingers resulting in a tapered finger. Meaning where the ring sits, it’s wider than the rest of the finger. The road block may be on the top section of the… Read more »

Think Pink: The Perfect Imperfection Of Pink Diamonds

Have you ever noticed that a little touch of color makes the big picture complete? In the Top 2 Types of Diamonds Worth Knowing About and Investing In blog post, we learned that not only are pink diamonds beautiful, but they are also among the rarest, valuable, and most sought-after gemstones in the world. Here… Read more »

Cynthia Britt Donates to Erin’s Hope for Friends Charity

      As we get one step closer to learning more from those around us, it’s unbelievable to think of how each piece of the puzzle helps connect us all. Every single detail that goes into the Jewelry designed by Cynthia Britt, Boston’s best-kept secret for custom-made and classically elegant engagement rings, brings to… Read more »

August Birthstones Gift Inspiration and History

As August itself is said by many to be the “Sunday” of the Summertime, August poses a unique dilemma in and of itself; “Is someone born in this month supposed to pick between two birthstones”? The month of August, known primarily for the astrological season of Leo, uniquely boasts two birthstones; Peridot and Sardonyx. Maybe… Read more »

Top 2 Types of Diamonds Worth Knowing About and Investing In

  We all know that round brilliant cut diamonds will always retain their value, but here at Cynthia Britt, we’re all about being unique and taking the road less traveled. That road is fancy blue and fancy pink diamonds. Fancy Blue Diamonds Did you know that fancy colored diamonds make up less than 0.01% of… Read more »

7 Best Bridal Earrings You’ll Cherish For A Lifetime

  Wedding season is back! Whether you’re preparing for your own upcoming wedding day or your best friend’s, we’ve put together a list of our most popular, most affordable, and of course—most unique bridal earrings. Perfect for the bride, or the attendant (there are no rules here!) The important thing is that you, as the… Read more »

10 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

An act of kindness, because your mother deserves it. Flowers and brunch once a year might not show your true gratitude for all the things your mom has done for you, so what better way to show your appreciation than a custom piece that she can cherish for a lifetime. We’ve put together our curated… Read more »