Blog - Victor Canera

Looking for a hand fabricated engagement ring on a budget? We provide practical advice to do just that.

Contrary to common belief, diamonds don't go in a straight line from white to yellow but can diverge with undertones such as brown, gray or green. We explain the pitfalls  of this phenomena allowing you to make an educated purchasing decision.

Many need guidance in choosing the right carat weight \ sized diamond for an engagement ring. We share some of our insights in choosing an appropriate sized diamond.

Confusion exists regarding the differences between full cut and single cuts. We give our take on these two types of "melee" diamonds.

We share practical advice to those wanting to add a creative or unique touch to their engagement ring and what options are available to them.

Considering a trilogy engagement ring? We de-mistify these ring designs and provide practical advice in designing one.

With our second article about pave styles, we outline modern styles of pave. Modern pave such as u-cut, french cut, v-cut and neo-french pave are in style because of the minimal metal appearance that they produce.

There are various forms of pave out there. In this, the first of our multi part series, we explain "Bright-Cut pave" which is considered a traditional style of pave.

Although evolving at a slightly slower pace compared to fashion, we give insight as to the  direction the jewelry and diamond world is headed in 2016 and beyond.

The American jewelry manufacturer or "atelier" is a becoming a dying breed in this era of globalization. There are numerous advantages to the consumer though in dealing directly with a jewelry studio.

The ethical sourcing of diamonds is an important issue that the consumer should be aware of. Victor Canera does its part in sourcing ethically and responsibly mined diamonds. We are also one of only a few jewelry and diamond e-tailers that is heavily involved in the manufacturing of our diamonds.