April Birthstone - Diamond
Sparkling and brilliant, diamond is one of the most desired gemstones on the planet. Those born in April are lucky to call diamond their birthstone, with a millennia long history as a symbol of strength and clarity. Diamonds were traded as…
Community Spotlight: How You Can Support Local Businesses
At Sylvan's Jewelers support of local businesses has always been of the up-most importance, but now more than ever it is crucial to support the local community in these unprecedented times. To best adapt to the current dine-in ban and suppo…
Grainger-McKoy: Accessories For Men
Sometimes a passion creeps in early on, and once it’s in…it’s there for life. When he was just a teenager, Grainger McKoy carved birds and decoys growing up in South Carolina. He may not have been the only kid doing that,…
Why Old Fashioned Craftsmanship Continues to Thrive
Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. We have all heard this quote widely attributed to Roman politician Mark Antony. In the world of jewelry, doing what you love often means taking the time to do it painstakingly wel…
12 Things to do Before You Propose
You’ve made it to this point, and no matter how you got here, from high-school sweethearts to a lucky right-swipe, you’re ready to ask the big question.
There’s no doubt it’s a big question. The only question you hav…
8 Tips for the Perfect Ring Selfie
You’ve just gotten engaged and now it’s time to show off the bling! Unfortunately, nobody has come up with a good word for the ring-selfie. “Ringie” hasn’t quite caught on, so for sake of this discussion, we&rs…
Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Each year you wrestle with the same question: What do you get Mom? It would take a year list all the things she’s done for you, and that’s not even counting the things you were never aware of! Literally from day one, Mom has bee…
How to Choose the Right Metal for Your Engagement Ring
Supermodel Iman once said, “In a world full of trends I want to remain a classic”. In the world of jewelry, there is arguably no piece more classic than the engagement ring. Today, engagement rings are as popular as ever, but in…
Finding the Right Diamond Shape
There is a lot of pressure when it comes to selecting the one piece of jewelry you will wear for the rest of your life. It has to reflect your personal style, your relationship and you and your fiancé's budget - but where do you star…