Tanzania – Large zircon crystals can be found in Tanzania.
Madagascar – The island of Madagascar is rich in many varieties of gemstones including colorful Zircons.
China – Zircons in many hues including oranges and reds can be mined in China.
Myanmar – Mogok, a city in Myanmar, is famous for producing many gemstones including many colors of glittering Zircons.
Cambodia – Cambodia is a leading source of gem-quality Zircon. Much of the material mined here is heat treated to produce the popular blue color of Zircon.
Australia – Amazing rich plum colored Zircon deposits have been found in Australia.
If you are fortunate enough to have a special birthday or anniversary falling within the month of December, let us at Knox Jewelers help you create a custom one-of-a-kind piece featuring a eye-catching colorful zircon. Zircon is known as a gem with incredible brilliance and color flashes of fire. These properties resemble that of natural diamond so closely, they account for centuries of confusion between the two gemstones. Most zircon is often cut into round and oval shapes, as this will maximize this brilliance and light return. Zircon can be found in a large array of colors. Varied tones and shades of yellow, green, red, brown and blue make this mineral a color lover’s dream. The most rare and valuable hues of natural zircon are bright red, blue and green. Blue zircon, the shade used as the December birthstone, was a very popular gemstone in the Victorian era. This favorite gem can be found in estate jewelry from as early as the 1880s.
Any one of our custom designs can be altered to hold this vibrant birthstone. The possibility are endless considering the number of zircon hues and the available carat sizes. A Knox Jewelers custom created piece, featuring a one-of-a-kind painted zircon is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion falling within the month. Contact us today and let’s get started. We can always search our cutters’ inventory for your perfect gemstone, or we have a selection of incredible zircons in a variety of sizes and cuts already available!
If you are currently on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring to propose in the upcoming year, then Knox Jewelers has a few suggests of current designs being sought after in our showrooms. With our custom created rings, the possibilities are endless, but there are a few styles that are gaining trend status. We are always ready to help you create the ring of her dreams, maybe one of these listed styles was made just for her.
Rose Gold
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Though white gold is still the most prevalent precious metal our custom rings are created in, rose gold is quickly becoming a fierce competitor. The warm tone of rose gold is versatile and flattering on a multitude of skin tones. It also pairs well with white metals, making stunning two tone pieces. Be it a custom engagement ring, wedding band or right-hand ring, rose gold adds the perfect feminine allure to any piece of jewelry.
Montana Sapphires
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A bright, white, scintillating diamond has taken center stage in many dream rings, and we are sure it will continue to. However, those who yearn for a unique colored stone have recently been selecting a very unusual and rare variety of sapphire to complete their perfect engagement ring. Montana mined corundum produces some of the world’s finest finished sapphires. They are extremely in-demand owing to their high clarity and eye-catching blue-green hues. We currently have several Montana mined sapphires in-stock, ready to be fashioned into a beautiful custom engagement ring.
Solitaires
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A classic solitaire setting has been all the rage this year at Knox Jewelers. Small details and superior craftsmanship makes every Knox custom solitaire ring one-of-a-kind. Unique profiles, claw prongs, hand formed filigree and melodic hand engraving makes even a solitaire into a work of art. Many woman are choosing a solitaire engagement ring and coupling it to stacks of custom bands, telling a story and adding to their wedding set for years to come. A solitaire setting is versatile and flattering for any shape center stone you may desire.
Bold Center Stones
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If we could choose one major trend that is picking up steam this year, it would definitely be the desire to choose an enlarged show-stopping center stone paired with a classically understated setting. Many clients this year have selected sizable center stones, be a diamond or gemstones, and opted to set them in elegant high polished or slim diamond bands. This allows their perfect center stone to be the focal point of the custom ring. You can be sure even the smallest details are impeccably hand crafted on any Knox custom created ring, the vastly intricate or the classic solitaire look.
Unique Halos
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For years now, custom engagement rings with glittering micro pavé diamond halos surrounding a variety of center stone shapes have been en vogue. It has been the trend to watch, with a great number of our patrons requesting this setting style. As of late, we have been reinventing the trend, with the introduction of unique diamond halos. We have experimented with different shape diamonds, like baguettes, colored stone halos and vintage inspired pierced and curving designs. Anything is possible with Knox custom creation, so let us help you set your halo engagement ring apart from all the others!
Marquise Cut Center
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More and more women are requesting that our custom created ring to be altered to feature a marquise shaped center diamond. Though nowhere near as poplar as the round brilliant or cushion cut, the marquise cut diamond is definitely growing in popularity. The shape elongates and flatters the finger with clean lines and interesting faceting patterns. The marquise cut was first commission in eighteenth century France, meaning it is the perfect center stone to make any of our antique inspired engagement ring feel truly authentic to the time.
Twisted Settings
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Several Knox customers have recently requested amazing overlapping and twisting custom engagement ring designs. These daring masterpieces, with their eye-catching and meaningful patterns, give you a truly one-of-a-kind piece. These custom engagement rings bring to mind infinity symbols and love knot while creating a beautiful frame for your chosen center stone.
Now that you’ve been inspired by our current custom ring trends, stop in-store or contact us and let us answer any questions you may have on starting your very own custom engagement ring. The ring of her dreams is waiting to be created in 2017!
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Our new favorite custom created engagement ring is catching everyone’s attention here at Knox Jewelers. This recent custom creation started with just an idea. After great communication, a custom sketch and a few tweaks here and there this amazing ring setting was complete! Design 3379 is a testament to Knox’s ability to bring any dream engagement ring to life. This incredible design features an uncommon and stunning 1.00 carat marquise cut diamond at its center. A glittering diamond halo frames the center stone and ties all the elements of the ring together. A unique three row wide diamond band bring a modern update to a classic halo design. Design 3379 is a visual symphony that is sure to fascinate from every angle. Knox hand finishes and outstanding craftsmanship will ensure that this rose gold engagement ring will last a lifetime.
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Every ring at Knox Jewelers is made by hand from the ground up. We are extremely proud of our in-house design team that works tirelessly to add even the smallest details to your perfect custom engagement ring. We document the creation of our custom piece with jeweler’s eye view production photos, allowing you the chance to see your beautiful ring come to life.
This amazing wide band and diamond halo design can be recreated to accommodate any type, shape, or size center stones. Contact Knox Jewelers today to custom tailor this design to your preferred precious metal and central gemstone selection to create your own one-of-a-kind engagement ring!
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United States – The United States is a minor source of topaz.
Mexico – Many topaz shades are sourced from Mexico including rich orange-brown varieties.
Brazil – At the Capão mine near Minas Gerais, Imperial Topaz, one of the most rare varieties of the gemstone, is mined from an open pit. Imperial topaz can range in hues from a warm orange to a deep rose color.
Nigeria – Colorless topaz is mined here and treated to produce in-demand blue topaz.
Namibia – Another source of colorless topaz is found in Namibia.
Madagascar – Though a minor source, colorless topaz can be found from sources in Madagascar.
Pakistan – Pakistan is one of the leading sources of topaz.
Sri Lanka – After Brazil, Sri Lanka is one of the largest deposits of colorless topaz.
Myanmar – Colorless topaz, that is easily treatable can be found in Myanmar.
If you are the fortunate enough to have a special event, such as a birthday or anniversary, coupled to the month of November, let us at Knox Jewelers help you create a custom one-of-a-kind piece featuring a chromatic topaz. The golden variety of the mineral topaz is the gemstone tied to the month. Although golden or brown is the most requested hue of the gem, topaz actually has an exceptionally wide color range including shades and saturations of blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, and even purple. Colorless topaz is very plentiful, and is often treated to give it a blue color. Blue topaz is featured heavily in jewelry, but its color is usually altered from a colorless state. Topaz varieties are often named simply by their hue, such as pink or blue topaz, but there are also a few trade names you may run into. Imperial topaz is one of the gem’s most expensive colors, and displays a medium reddish orange to orange-red. The name for imperial topaz originated in the nineteenth-century in Russia. Then, this pink-orange topaz was being mined in the Ural Mountains, and was named in honor the Russian czar. Ownership of the gem was even restricted to the royal family for time.
Any one of our custom designs can be altered to hold this warm hued birthstone fit for a queen. The possibility are endless with a gemstone naturally mined in so many hues and varieties. A Knox Jewelers custom created piece, featuring an alluring topaz is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion falling within the month. Contact us today and let’s get started. We can always search our cutters’ inventory for your perfect gemstone, or we have a selection of luminescent topaz in a variety of sizes and cuts already available!
Although Knox Jewelers is a small, family owned business it has in no way stopped us from offering our heirloom quality engagement rings to happy couples around the world. We have two showroom locations, both in Minnesota, but we work with out-of-state and global customers on a daily basis. The reach of our extensive interaction has been aided by technology and the desire to match every couple with the perfect custom created engagement ring. For example, we are able to communicate with customers in real time with the use of our Live Chat application found on our website. We also visually involve our clients in the creation of their ring by emailing them production photos taken daily by our jewelers in the studio. This way you can follow along and watch as details are added to your engagement ring or wedding band.
However, the unique service we offer that truly sets us apart is our our Try Before You Buy program. This program is one of the most interesting ways we connect customers with our one-of-a-kind custom engagement rings. With the assistance of one of our knowledgeable designers, you are able to select up to three of your favorite Knox created rings to try on at home. Once you have chosen the rings you would like to view, we overnight your selected settings to you via UPS. You can try on your rings in the comfort of your home. You have forty-eight hours to view the pieces before they need to be returned to us. If you are unable to come into one of our Minnesota locations, this program offers you the chance to see our beautiful settings in person before you make any final decisions on your custom created heirloom.
How It Works
Your trial ring settings can be shipped to any home or work address located within the continental United States. If you are trying to keep your shopping quiet, an alternative is to have the setting delivered to a local UPS Customer Service Center for pick-up.
This service does require a $100 payment for each ring, for up to three rings, to cover both the shipping and insurance on each setting. This payment is non-refundable but will be credited towards your final balance once we begin your custom engagement ring. An authorization will be processed in the amount of your selected settings and held on your card until the rings are returned.
Try Before You Buy rings are shipped every Monday via UPS next day service. A signature is required upon delivery on Tuesday to receive the package. You will have forty-eight hours to view the ring setting at home. Return packaging will be provided, and the ring needs to be dropped at a UPS customer service center, drop box, or store by 5:00 PM on Thursday.
If our ring setting is not returned by our agreed upon time, the held authorization will be process along with a $500 inconvenience charge. Every ring is photographed and inspected before shipping. If there is any damage to the ring while abroad, necessary repair charges will be applied.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our Try Before You Buy program! Consider taking advantage of this one-of-a-kind tool when searching for your perfect custom engagement ring. Once you see our intricate and beautiful hand finished custom settings in person, we are sure you will be touch to start production on your very own ring. Get in touch today and begin the journey to custom creation by first viewing your favorite Knox engagement ring settings in-person, even if happen to live across the country.
