The area under your ring is a prime place for bacteria to flourish, according to a recent study done by Georgia State University. The CDC has also noted that there are studies suggesting that your skin under your rings can have more germs t…

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 ea…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…