Getting Married this Summer? Then Read this Now!

Even with the perfect climate we enjoy in San Diego, the summer months are still the first choice for many weddings. If you and your fiancé are planning to tie the knot this summer, NOW is the time to order your bridal jewelry.

Many brides don’t have much experience in choosing jewelry for themselves. It can be even more challenging when it comes to picking out bridal jewelry, because the bride wants every detail to be perfect.

Seek inspiration from bridal magazines and websites. That will give you some idea of current trends, creative ideas, and what appeals to you. It also helps to have a picture of your wedding dress if you want the jewelry to compliment it, while being timeless enough to wear for a lifetime.

For many brides, custom bridal jewelry is the best choice, because it ensures your ring, necklace, and earrings will be absolutely perfect. For example, you can have your necklace made in just the right length for the neckline of your wedding gown. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of designing your own pieces. At Rock N Gold Creations, our award-winning master designer, Simon Mattar, has years of experience in design and will be there to guide you, provide ideas, and show you samples.

Your custom bridal jewelry is only limited by your imagination (and your budget). Are you a fan of clean modern design, or a classic vintage-style look? Although colorless gemstones and pearls are a lovely tradition, there’s no need to limit yourself to them if your tastes lie elsewhere. Pearls can be pink, lavender, grey, or beige, and gemstones come in a rainbow array of prices and colors. Choose colors you love or that reflect your personality. You can also choose from different shapes of pearls.

As for metals, in addition to yellow and white gold, rose gold has become very popular. To achieve the look you want at an affordable price, consider 14k gold instead of 18k, and sterling silver instead of white gold or platinum.

In order for your custom bridal pieces to be ready in time for your summer wedding, we recommend making an appointment with Simon Mattar now. Have some fun and be creative with your designs. When they are complete, not only will your handcrafted wedding jewelry be perfect for you, but it will be also be even more special because you helped design it.

Call us today at (858) 571-4560 for an appointment.

Engagement Rings: A Candidate for Redesign

 Rock N Gold Creations’ master San Diego custom jeweler, Simon Mattar, is a San Diego custom jewelry design specialist. A customer comes to him with an idea, a dream of a beautiful new item, and he brings it to life. Sometimes he creates a piece from scratch. Other times, customers come to him with old jewelry that they don’t wear anymore and he turns an old piece into a stunning new custom ring or custom necklace that they will love and wear every day.

When the design is for a new custom engagement ring, we think it’s a good idea to involve the woman in the design. Even if she isn’t sitting in on the meetings because the man would like to surprise her, he should have ideas of what she likes. Bringing in pictures she has cut out of magazines or notes of specific requests she has made is a great idea. If you’re going to plan your future together, you should be able to agree on what you want in a custom ring design. After all, this is a beautiful symbol of your commitment to each other that she will be wearing every day for the rest of your lives together. The last thing you want is to surprise her with something that doesn’t match her personality or style.

One example is choosing a diamond that is high in quality, but sacrificing size for clarity and cut. Although it is a fine diamond, it might not look very impressive on your fiancée’s finger. She might prefer a slightly larger diamond that was not as perfect. (Rock N Gold Creations focuses on premium to ideal quality GIA-certified diamonds.) A small but almost perfect diamond in an outdated setting is a perfect candidate for Simon to create a new setting that really sets it off, using old stones to create a whole new look. If you have an engagement ring that you never really liked, or would simply like to update its look, call today to make an appointment with Simon to explore the possibilities.