The sparkling, fiery quality of a natural born diamond is hard to beat. Prized for centuries, diamonds are the ultimate gift of love.

#1 You Wear it Well
The tradition of wearing diamonds on the left hand seems to trace back to ancient times. The “vena amoris,” (Latin for the vein of love) was said to run from the heart to the fourth finger of the left hand. Today, while many men and women continue this lefty tradition, it’s also common to wear diamonds on the right hand especially if you’re left-handed and want to avoid scratching your ring. The choice comes down to culture and simple personal preference.

#2 The Hard Facts
A unique, tight arrangement of carbon atoms make diamonds some of the hardest naturally occurring substances in the world. In addition to being used to create gorgeous jewelry, diamonds are employed for cutting and drilling for industrial applications, in medical technology, audio equipment and more. The word diamond comes from the Greek “adamas” which means indestructible.

#3 They’re Old. VERY Old.
Naturally born diamonds may be billions of years old and are formed approximately 90 -150 miles below the earth’s surface. Mother Nature started that gorgeous ring on your finger as simple carbon. It then crystallized to become one of the most cherished jewels on the planet.

#4 They Can Be Big. VERY Big.
The largest rough diamond ever mined is the Cullinan diamond, found by Sir Thomas Cullinan in 1905. According to the Cape Town Diamond Museum, the rough diamond weighed in at more than 3,000 carats (app. 1.33 pounds) and was eventually cut into nine large stones and 96 smaller stones, with two of the largest stones part of the Crown Jewels.

#5 Colors Galore
When most of us think diamond, we think brilliant and colorless. But diamonds can be pale yellow, white, brown, blue, purple, green, orange, pink, red and even black. According to the GIA, red, orange, green and blue diamonds with medium to dark tones and moderate saturations are extremely rare, hence the most expensive. Red diamonds are the rarest, with the GIA saying that only 30 or so examples have ever been found.

Visit Langhorne, PA’s David Craig Jewelers for honest diamond pricing within your budget. We’ll help you design a stunning, one-of-a-kind engagement ring setting that’s as beautiful and unique as your love. Our team of gemological professionals, led by David Craig Rotenberg, are eager to help you find the perfect ring for your partner.

Style and Diamond Jewelry Expert Kristen Trustey discusses how style and fashion can be a powerful form of self-expression, and gives a shoutout to David Craig Jewelers as one of their favorite, local Forevermark Authorized Jewelers in the Philadelphia area!

Watch below to discover how the right piece of diamond jewelry can be an extension of a woman’s unique taste, personality and story, and where to purchase your own diamond this holiday season:

Cupid shot his arrow in 2008 and the recipient sweethearts were Lisa Cassese, formerly of Bellmore, NY, and Chris Groser, from Yardley, PA. The two were sophomores at Syracuse University living on the same dorm floor when they first started dating.

Fast forward to May 2015 and Chris was eager to propose. Chris shopped around at a few different places. Confused and a bit disappointed in the selections he saw, he turned to his closest shopping expert for advice – his mom, Renee. She suggested Chris head to David Craig Jewelers, where Chris’s brother-in- law, Joe, had purchased his wife Melanie’s ring a few years back.

“I couldn’t have been more satisfied,” says Chris. “David and his staff are helpful and personable, plus I really liked the kind of original styles David carries. I felt very comfortable making this major life purchase through David Craig Jewelers.”

Lisa immediately said “yes,” deciding that the ring, while lovely, might match her personality even better with a few subtle setting changes. Says Lisa: “David was very accommodating in helping us customize the ring. We had a few rounds of revisions since I wasn’t 100% sure what I was looking for. Ultimately, I ended up getting exactly what I wanted.”

The couple were married May 6, 2017 and now reside in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Both Lisa and Chris work in the field of marketing—Lisa as a strategist for Macy’s and Chris as creative director for a digital ad agency.

Lisa wears her David Craig Jewelers ring with love and pride – it’s a “classic and delicate” Forevermark® solitaire on a thin band shank set with diamonds. The engagement ring rests comfortably against a matching wedding band, also lined with diamonds. Like many of David’s creations, the Cassese-Groser ring is registered in MOND, The Museum of Named Diamonds.

“I couldn’t be happier,” sums up Lisa. And we couldn’t be happier for the two of them and wish them much happiness!

Customized Forevermark Engagement Ring

The Happy Couple

Customized at David Craig Jewelers

Customized Forevermark Engagement Ring

She said YES! We are delighted to share in Ben and Nicki’s recent engagement. Continue reading Love Story: Ben and Nicki’s Engagement →

We’d like to congratulate our clients and friends, Rob & Nicole, on their recent engagement. Rob popped the big question to Nicole with a stunning Forevermark diamond in a Center of My Universe mounting made by Ritani. Continue reading Love Story: Rob and Nicole’s Engagement →

Join Us For a Special Forevermark Diamond Trunk Show, Saturday December 6th.

Just in time for the holidays! David Craig Jewelers is excited to host a special Forevermark Diamond Trunk Show on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We invite you to come and explore Forevermark diamonds in exceptional designs and to learn about the Forevermark promise: that every diamond is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Come and experience this exquisite collection of diamonds while you delight in delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.  Continue reading Forevermark Diamond Trunk Show →

Round Halo Diamond Bracelet
by Natalie K for for Forevermark®

This elegant white gold diamond bracelet, from Natalie K for Forvermark®, features 4.48 carats of round Forevermark diamonds that are set inside diamond halos made of 1.68 carats of round side diamonds. Continue reading Jewelry Spotlight: Round Halo Diamond Bracelet →

This stunning round halo three stone engagement ring features Forevermark diamonds set in 18K white gold. Imagine the look on her face when you get down on one knee and present this ring to her. Continue reading Round Halo Three Stone Engagement Ring →

Lattice Diamond Bracelet – Forevermark A. Link Collection

Wrap your wrist in this stunning diamond bracelet from Forevermark. A shared-prong, U shaped mounting minimizes the metal so you see the maximum surface area of the 48 Forevermark diamonds. Continue reading Jewelry Spotlight: Forevermark Lattice Diamond Bracelet →

Pear Shaped Duet Cuff Bracelets – Forevermark Jade Trau Collection

These chic, handmade cuff bracelets feature two pear shaped Forevermark diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.31. Continue reading Jewelry Spotlight: Pear Shaped Duet Cuff Bracelets →

Saturday, December 7th, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Come and experience the beautiful, rare, and responsibly sourced Forevermark diamond collection!

We’re excited to host the dazzling collection from Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies. Forevermark diamonds are the world’s most carefully selected diamond. Each brilliant Forevermark diamond is beautiful, rare, and sourced from a small group of mines that are committed to high business, social, and environmental standards – so you can be proud to give and wear them. Continue reading FOREVERMARK HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW →