A wonderful lady came into MALKA Diamonds & Jewelry in downtown Portland acquiring about custom work. She had gold from jewelry that she wasn’t wearing and had a very whimsical sketch of what she was envisioning. She worked with Stewart, our jeweler, and together they agreed on the creation of this new piece. Tracey came in to the shop a few times and looked over the wax. Today she came in to pick up the yellow gold citrine ring. It fit perfectly! Taking old and unworn jewelry that sits in a drawer and creating a unique custom piece true to your style is the MALKA way. Thanks Tracey for choosing MALKA Diamonds.

The Oscars are always a fun night and without a doubt a display of some of the most beautifully made jewelry. Last night it seemed that there were many actresses wearing diamond Rivera necklaces. The Rivera is a timeless and classic look. Last year, Anne Hathaway wore a Rivera diamond necklace as she hosted the event. This year many celebrities wore the Riveria Diamond Necklace including Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz and Missi Pyle. Cameron Diaz wore an emerald-cut diamond necklace, Penelope Cruz wore a 56 carat total weight pear-shaped diamond necklace with and Missi Pyle wore a 34 carat total weight fancy-shaped diamond necklace. On 3rd Ave in Downtown Portland we are one of the only jewelry store that has a Rivera diamond necklace in our case. Come down and take a look at this timeless and classic piece.

MALKA Diamonds & Jewelry was one of the 30 Portland vendors that attended the Same-Sex Bridal Show today.  We were honored to be invited to share this special day with Oregon & Washington same-sex couples planning their wedding day.  Over 150 couples came to the Red Lion Hotel to attend this wonderful event.  MALKA Diamonds showcased past custom projects, images of engagement rings and displayed a large variety of wedding bands for all.  It was a great day and we were pleased to be part of the LGBT bridal show.  Below is a small cluster of rings that were loved by todays attendees. We look forward to meeting more Portland & Seattle couples at future Gay & Lesbian bridal events.

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The Hamilton Building has been home to MALKA Diamonds and Jewelry for almost two years.  We love our location and are thrilled for the years to come in Portland’s Downtown Diamond District.  We are equally excited that the diamond district will have a new addition soon.  Barista, one of the most loved coffee roasters is opening a 3rd shop next door.  We can’t wait to have our customers looking at diamonds and sipping on fabulous coffee.  Welcome to the neighborhood Barista!

Check out the latest write-up on the new coffee shop next door to MALKA Diamonds.  http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/barista-coffee-to-add-3rd-store/

Turquoise has been one of the worlds most popular stones for thousands of years.  Its popularity stays high around the world and especially in North America.  This gemstone dates back to the 16th century where it was first found in Turkey.  The name Turquoise is old French for “turkish”.  Today we see Turquoise in jewelry across the board.  You can find it as a fashion piece with sterling silver or in fine jewelry with yellow gold (see image below).  This turquoise ring retails at $630 and is 14 karat yellow gold with .17 carat total weight of diamonds.  You can find this ring as well as other rings at MALKA Diamonds & Jewelry in downtown Portland.

David & I wedded on the 7th of July 2002 and if you do the math you would come up with the same calculations that I have.  Our 10 year anniversary is coming up!  Today and for many generations before us people have followed the “List For Wedding Anniversary Gifts By Year”.  The cheat sheet for the list can be found below.

In the list you will find that a diamond anniversary gift only appears twice.  The 10 year and 60 year are the diamond years.  Many of our customers are choosing to do something with diamonds for their ten-year.  One customer is designing her engagement ring using some elements that her mom left her.  Another customer purchased diamond stud earrings and another decided to remount their engagement stone and add some side stones to the piece.  David just told me to start thinking about a new setting for my engagement ring.  Send me some thoughts on what your ideal 10 or 60 year diamond gift would be.  I’m looking forward to this 10 year anniversary and the 60 more years to come.

1st year – Pearl/Gold, 2nd year - Garnet/Rose Quartz, 3rd year – Jade/Pearls, 4th year – Blue Topaz/Amethyst, 5th year – Turquoise/Sapphire, 6th year – Amethyst/Garnet, 7th year – Onyx/:apis Lazuli, 8th year – Tourmaline, 9th year – Green Spinal/Jasper, and for the 10th year - Diamond/Sapphire/BLack Onyx, 11th year – Turqoise, 12th year – Jade, 13th year – Citrine, 14th-Malachite/Moonstone,  15th year-Ruby/Alexandrite, 16th year – Peridot, 17th year – Watch, 18th year – Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl, 19th year – Aquamarine, 20th year – Emerald, 21st year – Iolite, 22nd year – Spinel, 23rd year – Imperial Topaz, 24th year – Tanzanite, 25th year – Sterling Silver, 30th year – Pearl, 35th year – Emerald, 40th year – Ruby, 45th year – Sapphire, 50th year – Golden Topaz, 55th year -Alexandrite, 60th year -Diamond/Star Ruby, 65th year Star Sappire, 70th year – Platinum.