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Engagement Ring Settings: How They Affect Your Wedding Band Options

Shopping for an engagement ring? Before you focus solely on the stone and style, consider how your engagement ring setting will pair with a wedding band. This guide explains the three main setting ...

Guide to White Metals for Wedding & Engagement Rings

Choosing the right white metal is about more than color. In this guide, we compare sterling silver, Continuum silver, white gold, palladium, and platinum to help you find the metal that fits your l...

How to Care For & Clean Your Jewelry

Some of the questions we're asked most frequently, both via email and during in-person consultations, are how to take care of your new jewelry, be it wedding bands or an engagement ring. There are ...

Compare + Contrast: Hand-carved Classic Band & Comfort Fit Classic Simple Band

Let's be honest—even with great photography, it can be difficult to tell differences between things online, let alone being able to see the minor differences between something as small as a wedding...

The Difference Between White Gold and Palladium

You know you want a white metal band, but which alloy is right for you? What’s the difference between palladium and white gold, and which one offers better durability? While palladium and white gol...

Wedding Ring Profiles / Cross Sections and Terminology

If you are wondering what the difference is between multiple rings that appear the same to you, it can help look at the ring's profile. A ring profile is also known as a cross-section.

Simple Bands by Aide-Memoire Jewelry

We are adding a new line to Aide-Mémoire Jewelry: Simple Bands. Simple Bands are custom-made to order, and are crafted in the United States with 100% SCS certified recycled metal. Since they are no...

Which Colored Gemstones Are Durable Enough for Engagement Rings?

Discover the vibrant world of colored gemstones and why they make stunning, meaningful alternatives to traditional diamonds in engagement rings. This guide explores the durability, symbolism, and u...

Custom Made Rings and Sets

In 2013 I had the opportunity to work with a lot of great customers creating bespoke rings. Here are some of the custom rings and wedding band sets that I made in 2013. One of my favorites was a ri...

Metal Finishes and Care

Metal finishes are surface treatments that change how your ring looks. Satin, matte, and brushed are different names for similar non-shiny finishes. Polished means shiny. Since finishes are shallo...