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Close-up of a sparkling diamond engagement ring with various diamond cut sketches in the soft background, highlighting elegance and craftsmanship.

Oval, Emerald, or Round? Choosing the Diamond S...

When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, the shape of the diamond is one of the most personal and impactful decisions you’ll make. As someone who has spent decades...

Oval, Emerald, or Round? Choosing the Diamond S...

When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, the shape of the diamond is one of the most personal and impactful decisions you’ll make. As someone who has spent decades...

Close-up of two elegant diamond rings on soft fabric, one with a natural diamond and the other with a lab-grown diamond, showcasing their beauty.

Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: Why I Work With...

Diamonds have always been a symbol of love, commitment, and timeless beauty. As someone deeply rooted in the diamond industry—right here in New York—I’ve witnessed firsthand how perspectives on diamonds...

Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: Why I Work With...

Diamonds have always been a symbol of love, commitment, and timeless beauty. As someone deeply rooted in the diamond industry—right here in New York—I’ve witnessed firsthand how perspectives on diamonds...

Close-up of a radiant halo diamond engagement ring with a sparkling center stone and smaller diamonds on an elegant band against a soft, blurred background.

Halo vs Solitaire vs Three-Stone: Engagement Ri...

When clients visit me at Mike Nekta New York, one of their first questions revolves around the meaning and significance behind different engagement ring styles. The choice between halo diamond...

Halo vs Solitaire vs Three-Stone: Engagement Ri...

When clients visit me at Mike Nekta New York, one of their first questions revolves around the meaning and significance behind different engagement ring styles. The choice between halo diamond...

Close-up of sparkling sapphire, emerald, and ruby gemstones on velvet, highlighting their vibrant colors and brilliance with soft natural lighting.

Sapphire, Emerald, or Ruby? Choosing the Perfec...

Nothing compares to the moment you slip a ring onto your finger and see it catch the light—each gemstone telling its own story. As someone who’s spent decades in the...

Sapphire, Emerald, or Ruby? Choosing the Perfec...

Nothing compares to the moment you slip a ring onto your finger and see it catch the light—each gemstone telling its own story. As someone who’s spent decades in the...

Close-up of a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring on a slender finger with a soft, blurred background highlighting its sparkle and elegant teardrop shape.

Pear Shaped Engagement Rings: Unique Elegance

My passion for exquisite diamonds has led me to appreciate the unique allure of pear-shaped engagement rings. These rings blend classic elegance with a modern twist, offering a silhouette that...

Pear Shaped Engagement Rings: Unique Elegance

My passion for exquisite diamonds has led me to appreciate the unique allure of pear-shaped engagement rings. These rings blend classic elegance with a modern twist, offering a silhouette that...

Close-up of a sparkling Asscher cut diamond engagement ring in a vintage 1920s Art Deco setting on a soft, luxurious background.

Asscher Cut Diamond Rings: Vintage Glamour

As a diamond expert based in New York, I’ve witnessed countless trends come and go. Yet, there’s something truly captivating about the resurgence of Asscher cut diamonds. Their geometric precision...

Asscher Cut Diamond Rings: Vintage Glamour

As a diamond expert based in New York, I’ve witnessed countless trends come and go. Yet, there’s something truly captivating about the resurgence of Asscher cut diamonds. Their geometric precision...