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What Crooked Prongs Say About a Jeweler (And Wh...

I’m Mike Nekta, a third-generation jeweler and a GIA-certified gemologist. I’ve spent over 20 years in the diamond industry, and most of that time has been dedicated to one thing:...

What Crooked Prongs Say About a Jeweler (And Wh...

I’m Mike Nekta, a third-generation jeweler and a GIA-certified gemologist. I’ve spent over 20 years in the diamond industry, and most of that time has been dedicated to one thing:...

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Why Diamond Alignment Matters More Than Carat W...

I’m Mike Nekta, a third-generation jeweler and GIA-certified gemologist based in New York. Over the last 20+ years, I’ve worked with everything from first engagement rings to large-carat diamonds and...

Why Diamond Alignment Matters More Than Carat W...

I’m Mike Nekta, a third-generation jeweler and GIA-certified gemologist based in New York. Over the last 20+ years, I’ve worked with everything from first engagement rings to large-carat diamonds and...

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Why Comfort is a Form of Luxury

For a long time, people treated luxury like it was something you could spot from across the room. Bigger logo. Louder shine. More “look at me” energy. But after 20+...

Why Comfort is a Form of Luxury

For a long time, people treated luxury like it was something you could spot from across the room. Bigger logo. Louder shine. More “look at me” energy. But after 20+...

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How Lifestyle Affects Ring Design

I’ve been in the diamond world for over 20 years, and as a third-generation jeweler and GIA-certified gemologist, I’ve learned something that surprises a lot of people: the “best” ring...

How Lifestyle Affects Ring Design

I’ve been in the diamond world for over 20 years, and as a third-generation jeweler and GIA-certified gemologist, I’ve learned something that surprises a lot of people: the “best” ring...

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Why Custom Starts With Listening, Not Selling

I’ve been around diamonds my whole life. As a third-generation jeweler and a GIA-certified gemologist, I’ve spent more than 20 years in the diamond industry, sourcing, evaluating, and setting stones...

Why Custom Starts With Listening, Not Selling

I’ve been around diamonds my whole life. As a third-generation jeweler and a GIA-certified gemologist, I’ve spent more than 20 years in the diamond industry, sourcing, evaluating, and setting stones...

GIA Oval Diamonds at Nekta New York in New York City

GIA Oval Diamonds at Nekta New York in New York...

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GIA Oval Diamonds at Nekta New York in New York...

Come for the Diamonds, Stay for the Sarcasm Introduction to Nekta New York Wholesale GIA Oval Diamonds in New York City at Mike Nekta New York Step into Nekta New...