The South Hills Jewelers Blog
The Benefits of Different Engagement Rings by Diamond Shape
Meeting with engagement ring services soon to pick one out? Read this article to learn about some of the different types of diamonds and what they mean.
4 Unique Engagement Ring Ideas to Wow Your Partner
Did you know that you can personalize a wedding ring to make it special? Read this article to learn of a few unique ideas for your partner's engagement ring.
What to Know About Engagement Ring Services
Do you have a wedding coming up? How exciting! It would be wise to contact engagement ring services to explore your options.
A Brief History of Handcrafted Jewelry
The art of creating adornments from gems and precious metals is an ancient form of art. Read here to learn more about the history of jewelry.
3 Important Questions to Ask Your Jeweler
When you're looking for a reputable jeweler to buy your items from, there are a few questions that you should get answered beforehand.
What You Should Know Before Buying a Diamond
When buying an engagement ring, it is important to be aware of the four C's of diamonds. Let’s see what you should know before making a diamond purchase.
Reasons to Consider a Non-Diamond Engagement Ring
When it comes to engagement rings, there are a lot of options. Here are some of the reasons to consider a non-diamond engagement ring.
Celebrating 40 years, with South Hills Jewelers!
We’ve always welcomed everyone that walks through our doors with open arms. As we celebrate forty, it’s as much our customer’s celebration as ours!
3 Tips to Select the Perfect Engagement Ring
Are you thinking of taking things to the next level with your partner? Congratulations! Gearing up for a proposal is quite exciting. However, engagement rings don't come cheap, so you should ensure that you find the right one. According to JCK Online, more than 70% of couples would want to see a ring in person first before buying it. As such, you may not want to stick to online shopping for rings. Here are three tips for finding the best engagement ring.
5 Jewelry Pieces Perfect for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2021 is approaching fast, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get the most important woman in your life. Your mom gave you everything from before you were born, so give back to her this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift she’ll love forever. And if there is one thing that all moms love to get from their children, it’s jewelry.
October Birthstones
Opals
The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios, which meant “to see a change in color.” The Roman scholar Pliny used the word opalus when he wrote about this gemstone’s kaleidoscopic “play” of rainbow colors that could simulate shades of any stone.
Fall 2019 Jewelry Trends
We've rounded up the four fall jewelry trends you need to know about from the runway! Everyone is sure to wear these styles. They will be the must haves this fall season. Scroll down to see the necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that will go on to become It accessories over the next few months.
August Gemstone
The word “peridot” comes from the Arabic faridat, meaning gem. This August birthstone was valued in many ancient and medieval cultures.
How to Choose the Right Sized Watch for Your Wrist
You’re looking for a new watch, but you don’t know how to choose a watch that will look “right” on your wrist. Some watches seem clunky, others to thin, and even when you find the right watch face, how do you know if you want a small, medium or large band?
5 Jewelry Pieces Perfect for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day 2019 is approaching fast, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get the most important woman in your life. Your mom gave you everything from before you were born, so give back to her this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift she’ll love forever. And if there is one thing that all moms love to get from their children, it’s jewelry.
How to Insure an Engagement Ring: The Complete Guide
Insurance: it’s not exactly chocolate and flowers, but it’s definitely something you should be thinking about if you recently got engaged. Whether your engagement ring cost a few hundred dollars or thousands, making sure your jewelry is covered in case of loss, theft or damage is essential.
What to Consider When Choosing an Engagement Ring
If you’re planning a proposal, you already know that finding the perfect ring for the perfect girl is a challenge. With such a huge range of styles, stones and metals, choosing an engagement ring can quickly become overwhelming. In this post, we’ll cover the basics of what you should consider when looking at engagement rings.
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring
Trying to find the perfect ring to propose with is a big deal. You want to find a ring that symbolizes your love, and that your spouse-to-be will love forever. But do you really have to spend thousands of dollars, or go into debt over one piece of jewelry? Is the 3 months’ salary rule still a thing? What do real people spend on engagement rings today?
How To Spruce Up And Clean Your Jewelry At Home
Just like that one closet in the guest room you keep meaning to organize, cleaning your jewelry might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but caring for your jewelry is an imperative practice to make a habit out of if you want to maintain its shine and sparkle! How often you should clean your jewelry depends on how often you wear it, so as long as you know how to store your jewelry properly, you can get away with cleaning the pieces you wear less often about once every 6 months. That being said, you should clean everyday jewelry, like your wedding and engagement rings, once a week, and have them professionally cleaned about twice a year.
What To Do With Gifted Or Heirloom Jewelry That’s Just Not Quite Right
Jewelry is a wonderful gift to both give and receive, but it’s one of the most difficult to get right. Style and size can be particularly hard to guess when it comes to jewelry, and sometimes, like for heirloom pieces, you don’t even get to guess. So whether your new fiancé was off on his guess or your grandfather and you don’t share the same ring size, we have all the info you need on getting your rings to fit your fingers and your style!