Category Archives: education

A Guide to Unique Engagement Rings

February 3, 2023 | Custom Jewelry, education, Engagement, Trends

Crafting a Unique Engagement Ring My parents got engaged in the 1980s and my mom always says that she can tell when other people got engaged around the same time as her. Why? Because everyone has the same style of engagement ring. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a simple, classic ring, many people today are opting for more unique styles that stand out from the crowd. With the rise of social media and more advanced jewelry-making techniques, unique engagement rings that show off the wearer’s style are having their day in the sun. How can I make my diamond look more unique? One of the easiest ways to step up the individuality of your ring is to play with the diamond shape and scale. ... [Read More]

All About Tennis Bracelets

November 23, 2022 | Diamonds, education, Jewelry, Reis-Nichols Jewelers

The diamond tennis bracelet has been a jewelry staple for decades now, ebbing and flowing through its own personal micro-trends throughout it all. The traditional diamond line bracelet features small, round diamonds encircling the wrist, connected to each other by a precious metal like gold or platinum. This enduring accessory, previously referred to as a “diamond line bracelet” or “eternity bracelet,” seemingly has nothing to do with tennis…so why is it called a tennis bracelet? Why is it Called a Tennis Bracelet? The history of the name can be traced back to tennis superstar Chris Evert. At once both effortlessly fashionable and at the height of her career, Evert was wildly beloved by her fans and the ... [Read More]

Providing Carats Worthy of Any Occasion

November 24, 2021 | Diamonds, education, History

Brian Garrido is a freelance writer with a focus on the culinary and luxury markets. He was the former food editor for ArizonaLatinos.com and the Los Angeles editor for Savoteur.com, an online lifestyle publication. He has written for Scottsdale Magazine, LuxeGetaways, LA Meetings, The Clever Root, California Meetings & Events, and LA Weekly to name a few. He moved to Indy two years ago. "True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style." –Nicole Richie. When the late Elizabeth Taylor walked into the camera’s lens at the 42nd Academy Awards in 1970 wearing a diamond necklace so lavish, the whole world gasped. Truthfully, it was the first international ... [Read More]

Don’t Forget Sp-Ring Cleaning this Year

March 25, 2021 | education, Jewelry, Reis-Nichols Jewelers

Spring has arrived! It's that time of year where we get our boost of energy to clean out our drawers, garages, rooms, closets... you get the idea. Time to freshen things up! Ask yourself, when was the last time you've had a ring cleaning or service done for your jewelry pieces? Six months, a year, longer, or cannot remember? You're probably due for a ring cleaning or spa service then. Our spa service is a total ring cleaning and treatment, like getting an oil change on a car, it's regular maintenance. What's the difference between a ring cleaning "while you wait" and the spa service? Read below to find out. The "While you wait" Ring Cleaning Getting your ring cleaned while you wait is a fast and ... [Read More]