Style watchers have been writing about the rise of “non-traditional” engagement rings as a trend for 2023 brides, and we love the increase in creativity and personalization in bridal designs that has flowed in like waves over the past few years. “Non-traditional” engagement rings, as most people discuss them today, refer to rings with edgy…
We recently wrote a blog about whether you should surprise your significant other with an engagement ring or if you…
Zircon is a beautiful gem available in a variety of colors but most recognizable in a brilliant light aqua blue.…
It’s time to start thinking about custom-designing jewelry for the holidays. At Secrète Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC, and Bethesda,…
At Secrète Fine Jewelry, we have always hand crafted every piece of jewelry in our own Bethesda workshop, with careful…
September babies should consider themselves lucky with sapphires as their birthstone, considering the fact that sapphires are some of the…
Creative Ways to Transform Your Lost Earring into a New Piece of Jewelry There are some special human specimens whose…
If you were born in July, you’re lucky enough to have ruby as your birthstone! Rubies are precious gemstones, capable…
Moonstone is one of the June birthstones, along with pearl and alexandrite. This gem-quality type of feldspar is beloved for…
At Secrète Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC, we love our watches, and we’re so excited to welcome Maurice LaCroix to…
This Father’s Day, the team at Secrète Fine Jewelry picked our favorite gifts for all the dads in our lives!…
In the early 1920s, in the midst of the Art Deco period, King Tut’s tomb was opened, and the…
Spinels are absolutely gorgeous stones, but remain relatively unknown compared to other gemstones. This underappreciated gem has been treasured throughout…
Everyone has their favorite Red Carpet moments. At Secrete Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD, we remember the…
The color of a diamond is powerful. Diamonds are cherished for their pure whiteness, and they are also beloved for…
The most famously beautiful gems in the world have largely belonged to movie stars and royalty. Grace Kelly is unique…
Kunzite is one of our favorite gems at Secrete Fine Jewelry. Kunzite is a relatively unknown gemstone, but its soft,…
The classic military field watch is one of those styles that’s hard to resist. The simple and easy-to-read dial, the…
A watch bezel is the part of the watch that surrounds the crystal, and it can be decorative or functional.…
As part of our blog series on the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat), Secrète Fine Jewelry presents our guide…
Peridot is best known for being the bright green August birthstone. This cheerful gemstone has a unique history, including many…
Secrète Fine Jewelry is committed to keeping our customers, employees, and community safe. We are committed to following the guidelines…
For many young people about to get engaged, the process of custom-designing any item is a new experience, and for…
When you’re buying a diamond engagement ring, it will usually come with a diamond grading report issued by a third-party…
Quartz Watch Repair Explained – Can Quartz Watches Be Repaired? A “quartz watch” is, generally speaking, any battery-powered watch, with…
“Emerald by day, ruby by night” Alexandrites are beloved for their extremely rare color change property– they appear teal or…
Pearls are classic jewels that come from nature, and these beloved gems are as versatile as they are diverse. While…
Secrete Fine Jewelry encourages proper care of jewelry for several reasons. Jewelry should be cleaned for basic hygiene reasons–…
Ah, budget… the least elegant part of the discussion when it comes to engagement rings! When we meet with engagement…
Here at Secrète Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD, we’re here to help you choose the perfect gift…
(A blog by Mari at Secrète Fine Jewelry) When I was growing up, there were plenty of reasons for me…
“Did you know it’s unlucky to wear an opal unless your birthday is in October?” “I think opals are beautiful,…
Note: In our blogs, we typically like to show you all the amazing work Secrète Fine Jewelry does in our…
You’ve found “the one.” You’re in love and want to spend the rest of your lives together. You want to…
There are a lot of misconceptions about custom-designed engagement rings, not the least of which is that many people believe…
When my parents were planning their wedding, somehow they forgot to get wedding bands until a day or two before…
Couples choose to custom-design engagement rings for many reasons– maybe you’re looking for something particular that’s not readily available in-stock,…
Jewelry needs to be cleaned for many reasons. First, you wear it on your body, so it’s exposed to your…
Secrète Fine Jewelry strives to create our jewelry with ethically sourced materials and relate our practices to our clients with…
We recently wrote a blog about whether you should surprise your significant other with an engagement ring or if you…
Rethinking Costume Jewelry And Choosing Fine Pieces You Can Actually Wear Again For most brides, the most important piece of…
Wedding anniversaries are special occasions to celebrate with your spouse, but finding the perfect gift to show how much she…
n honor of Pantone’s 2018 color of the year, Ultra Violet, Secrète Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD…
Baguette diamonds are such unsung heroes. These long narrow stones are most often relegated to the position of “mere side…
Clarity is one of the “4 Cs” of diamond evaluation, among carat, cut, and color. Diamonds are graded for the…
Rose gold seems to be everywhere! In recent years, this warm-hued shade of gold has re-captured our attention, especially capturing…
At Secrète Fine Jewelry, our brides-to-be want to make sure that they’re choosing the right shape of diamond for their…
The basics of diamond grading are the “Four Cs”: Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity. As part of Secrète Fine Jewelry’s…
Emeralds have long been valued for their beautiful deep, rich, green color. Ancient poets wrote about emeralds beautifully; ancient Roman…
Secrete Fine Jewelry is starting off 2019 with a big thank-you to our wonderful brides and grooms whose honest…
The 2019 Pantone Color of the Year is “Living Coral,” and at Secrète Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC, and Bethesda,…
1. ORIS BIG CROWN POINTER DATE There are so many reasons to love Oris watches, from their all-Swiss in-house production…
At Secrète Fine Jewelry in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD, clients frequently ask, “Is yellow gold making a comeback?” It’s…
