Is Now a Good Time to Buy Vintage Gold?
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the high price of gold this year. Is it too expensive? Should I wait for prices to come down? Have I missed...
The Serpentine Files
Why Some Diamonds Sparkle More Than Others (And It’s Not What You May Think!)
I’ve looked at hundreds of thousands of diamonds over my career, and I can tell you that some of the most spectacular diamonds I’ve ever seen were not the ones...
Why Everyone Is Obsessed with Antique Diamonds (Including Me!)
I have been collecting and sourcing antique diamonds since the very beginning of my career, so watching the rest of the world fall in love with them has been particularly...
The Anatomy of a Perfect Cushion Cut
Between Taylor Swift and Madison Beer getting engaged with elongated cushions, I think it's safe to say this diamond shape is having a very big year. Our clients have been loving...
The Return of the Diamond Mosiac Engagement Ring
We’ve been making diamond mosaic rings since the beginning of Serpentine Jewels, but over the past few years, more and more clients have been coming to us specifically asking for...
The Case for Front-to-Back Earrings
There are certain pieces I find myself returning to again and again, both in my own jewelry collection and when I’m working with clients. Serpentine front-to-back earrings have definitely become...
Our Top 5 Diamond Engagement Ring Shapes of 2026
One of the things I love most about my job is seeing which stones people gravitate towards - it's incredibly personal. Engagement ring trends are always evolving, and certain shapes...
Your Gemologist’s Guide to Buying Blue Sapphires
Sapphires are renowned for their luminous color, remarkable durability, and enduring appeal. Composed of the mineral corundum, these deep, velvety blue stones are second only to diamonds in hardness, making...
From Line Bracelet to Tennis Bracelet: How Diamonds Got on the Court
Of all the jewelry names we use without thinking twice, “tennis bracelet” might have the best backstory. Because before it became one of the most ubiquitous pieces in a jewelry...
What Makes a Signed Piece Investment-Worthy?
The Signature Myth Clients often ask me if a signed piece of jewelry is a good investment. The answer? The right pieces absolutely can be, but a signature alone doesn't...
The East-West Setting. Timeless or a Trend?
I have a very clear opinion on east-west settings: I love them, and I don’t think they’re going anywhere. They’ve been part of our design language at Serpentine from the...
Why More Women Are Choosing Eternity Bands Instead of Traditional Engagement Rings
We talked to ELLE about this exact subject last week in a conversation about Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper’s rings, and it’s something I’ve been seeing more and more with...
The 10 Antique Jewelry Terms Every Collector Should Know
One of the things I love most about antique jewelry is that there's always more to learn. The terminology isn't just collector jargon - it's the language that reveals a...
Comparing Fancy Intense and Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds
If you've spent any time exploring the world of natural yellow diamonds, you've probably come across the terms Fancy Intense Yellow and Fancy Vivid Yellow. They're two of the most...
Our Guide to Buying Diamond Stud Earrings
Diamond studs are a Serpentine specialty and the ultimate jewelry box essential. A hallmark of elegance, studs make anyone look instantly more pulled together, and can be worn from sunrise...