The grading and evaluation of diamonds for use as gemstones in jewelry falls under a branch of science called Gemology. The first attempts at a […]
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A Practical Guide to Diamonds Part 1 : History and Geology
Since antiquity, man has been captivated with and fascinated by diamonds. Present in the cultures of ancient India and Greece, diamonds were long revered as […]
Taste of Oceanside is Back!
Oceanside Jewelers, in conjunction with Main Street Oceanside, is participating in the second annual Taste of Oceanside restaurant and brewery event! On Saturday, September 19th, […]
The Sunset and the Lotus Blossom
The Padparadscha Sapphire is one of the most exotic and and sought after stones of the Sapphire (Corundum) family. They’re renowned for their mix of […]
Gorgeous Large Sapphire in Tibetan-Style mounting
One of our customers brought back this stunning large oval sapphire from a trip to Thailand. To commemorate, we mounted it in a custom built […]
Summertime is the perfect time to service your jewelry!
The dog days of summer are here. Out come the shorts, sandals, t-shirts; and many of us aren’t wearing much jewelry. Which is why summer is the […]
Shark Attack!
Shark Attack! just finished a completely hand-made silver ring with inlaid shark teeth from this very jaw, look out! for more info check out our […]
Raw Gold Jewelry
Custom-made 18k yellow gold ring with raw gold nugget, nice and heavy! for more info, check out our custom jewelry page! http://oceanside-jewelers.com/custom-design-gold
Hypoallergenic White Gold
Approximately 10% – 15% of the general population have nickel allergies, which can cause symptoms of redness and irritation on contact with skin. In addition white gold, […]
The other “Black Gold”
In the past couple decades there has been a vast expansion in the materials, tools, and techniques available for jewelry-making, opening wide the possibilities for […]
Fresh Picked Diamond Floral Band
Another fresh picked custom piece! CAD modeled and cast 14k white gold floral wedding band with pave set diamonds! for more information, check out our custom […]
Classic Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Hello all, just wanted to share another photo of a beautiful piece that just came out of the shop! This time it was a stunningly […]
From the Rough, Opal Engagement Ring
Another custom piece rolled out of the shop this week! This time our client brought us a rough opal that she mined herself on vacation, […]
White Gold Wedding Set Restoration
Recently we took in this white gold three-piece wedding set for a full restoration. After years of wear, the bottoms of the shanks on all […]
Rolex Air-King
The Rolex Air-King is one of the longest running models in the company’s history. The story of the watch begins during WWII, when Rolex produced its […]
Tension Settings, Pros and Cons
The Spannring, patented in 1979 by German Jewelry Manufacturer Niessing. Tension settings are a bold and modern way to showcase a diamond suspended in seemingly […]
The Project Files #3 – Hand Built Sapphire Ring
Wanted to showcase another beautiful project that just rolled out of the shop this week. This time, we had a client come in with two […]
History of the Waterproof Watch
An early “hermetic” design waterproof watch, with separate exterior case. Watches and other forms of personal timekeeping machines date all the way back to the […]
Project Files #2: Cushion Cut Tanzanite
A lot of what we do here at Oceanside Jewelers is custom jewelry design. Frequently, that includes incorporating materials or design elements from pre-existing jewelry […]
March Bracelet Event is Here!
March Bracelet Event is Here! PANDORA’s March Bracelet event is here! From March 19-20, purchase $100 from PANDORA’s full line of bracelets, charms, necklaces, and […]
Aluminium, more valuable than Gold?
The Washington monument was adorned with a 1000 oz tip of pure aluminum, the prized metal of the day. Precious metals are commonly defined […]
The Project Files #1 From Plastic to Diamond
I’d like to introduce a new series on our blog, The Project Files, which highlights some of Chad’s interesting custom projects and restorations and the […]
Origin of the Modern Brilliant Cut
Round cut diamonds are by far the most popular shape. In fact, a little over 75% of all diamonds sold are round cuts. The modern […]
The Birth of Birthstones
Ancient Hebrew Priest wearing the priestly breastplate adorned with the 12 stones of the zodiac/tribes of Isreal. The tradition of associating precious gemstones with particular […]