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9 Do’s and Don’ts for Pretty Opal Rings
Opal rings are perfect for October’s Libras. The sign’s symbol “” scales “” represents balance, and at Bario Neal we see an appealing evenness in opals. The stones are complex yet still a neutral that works with so many other gems. Opals are vintage and timeless. They’re translucently open but also carry a bit of […]
More5 Simple Tips for Caring for Your Engagement Ring or Wedding Bands
Engagement rings have been lost and then found washed up on beaches, in the crack of a sidewalk, and around at least two garden carrots. One even turned up in an ice bucket. We get why these stories make headlines. Engagement rings and wedding bands are such a meaningful purchase for couples, and the thought […]
MoreDiamond or Not? White Diamonds Aren’t the Only Gems for Unique Engagement Rings – look to Natural Diamonds, Moissanite, and White Sapphire Rings Too
Engagements aren’t just a matter of the heart. Don’t get us wrong. We live for our clients’ stories about finding each other and falling in love. (Seriously, tell us more. You met how???) But getting married can be a think piece all in itself, and your head might quickly start to spin when you think […]
MoreBario Neal Creates New Bands and Rings With Champagne Diamonds
We’ve got something to toast this Summer: our new champagne diamond collection. Summer’s the perfect time for this fancy color stone to shine. And while we’re always happy to work with you on designing a custom ring, this addition means our clients get more gemstone choices in more of our ring and band designs “” […]
MoreEvery Ruby Ring Isn’t Red (but That Just Means More Colorful Rubies!)
There’s a reason Dorothy’s magic slippers in “The Wizard of Oz” were changed from silver in the book to ruby red for what Judy Garland wore in the movie: Rubies make a bold statement. (They also pop against a yellow-brick road.) Those famous kicks are probably one reason that, when you picture rubies, you don’t […]
MoreBario Neal Is an Inclusive Jewelry Designer for Every Couple
When it comes to weddings, there’s an entirely too long list of supposed do’s that we’d like to ban right along with any laws that dictate who can marry who. The very last thing you should feel on the happy occasions of getting engaged or your wedding day is uncomfortable or awkward or discriminated against. […]
More15 Design Ideas for Your Custom Engagement Ring
If you’re dreaming of an engagement ring that looks like it came from your heart and your brain and tells your story, but you don’t know where to start, don’t let the words “custom design” intimidate you. You don’t have to be an artist or a gemologist or a jewelry designer “” or even know […]
MoreOur New One-of-a-Kind Ceres Collection Is Set to Inspire
We’re known for our delicate pieces at Bario Neal, but we also love to go big and bold. For our brand-new Ceres Collection, we took our designs to an imagination-expanding scale. The settings of the earrings play with convention. The rings defy restrictions and will make you see clustered gems in a new way. Ceres […]
MoreOur Emeralds Are More Than May Birthstone Gifts
Of all the colors, “green” is one of the most evocative when it comes to the English language. We use the word to signify a variety of feelings and concepts. Green means go. It’s associated with nature, money, luck, and health. Fittingly, the best-known green gemstone, the emerald, is also known for variety (and for […]
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