A Diamond Is Forever...But Why?

People are sporting all sorts of different gems these days (check out these no-stone ring ideas over at OffBeatBride) , but diamonds remain the most popular and traditional stone for the ring.  How did that come about? 

Well, according to Abazias Diamonds' research, the tradition started in 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria proposed to Mary of Burgundy with…you guessed it: a diamond ring. After that, it became a pretty popular thing to do among upper classes around the world.

Once a bunch of diamond mines were discovered in South Africa in the 1870s, supply increased and diamonds become more affordable and therefore even more popular.

Read more about diamonds, and why we wear them on the left ring finger on Abazias' site here.  And even more from one of our favorite sites, MentalFloss.com, who explain why maybe you "shoulda put a thimble on it" instead.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Give the special wedding couple a gift that will last a lifetime this holiday season and receive 15% OFF our Something Special and our Something Extra Special Package when you order by October 7th ! Select the glass color and, after the wedding, turn the shards into a beautiful and timeless Heirloom. 

Please call us directly to place this special order: 212-219-2092.

Chocolate and Weddings

Chocolate is a must in my family 

Every holiday and celebration includes a chocolate treat. It can't be any chocolate, our store is Lilacs.


 Lilacs has a long history in the west village, starting on Christopher Street and now flourishing on Jane Street. The new owners have created chocolate wedding toppers that make a sweet treat for the wedding couple.


http://www.li-lacchocolates.com/specialty_weddings_themed.html

Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal

Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal

www.nytimes.com


This is a long overdue announcement! Mazel Tov Glass is a unique ritual to add to your marriage equality ceremony. The brides or grooms each step on a colored glass and we combine the shards to make a blown glass heirloom piece.

To celebrate this announcement we offer a two for one glass special when you purchase your Mazel Tov Glass package through June 30th. mazeltoglass.com 

Mazel Tov Glass Supports Earth Day

Mazel Tov Glass supports recycling. We reuse our boxes, the packing material and of course, Mazel Tov Glass.  After the wedding glass is smashed, we combine it with clear glass to make a beautiful and functional glass piece to commemorate your wedding ceremony.

HAPPY SPRING

Wedding season is here! Bridal magazines are stocking the shelves and wedding blogs are full of advice.

Mazel Tov Glass adds a new twist to the breaking of the ceremonial wedding glass.

Choose your glass color. After the wedding, return the shards to us and we will create a keepsake of your marriage moment from one our unique designs. Purchase a spring bouquet of glass flowers during the month of May and get a 10% discount. Glass flowers never wilt!
http://mazeltovglass.com/site/extra-special/P10

Silver Discs

Kanik Chung is one of the Mazel Tov Glass partners. He participated in the Architectural  Digest Home Show for which he created this collage of silver discs. There is lots of interest in his work, lots of photos snapped, and several orders placed. The mirrored discs are hand blown in three sizes and can be purchased separately or in any combination. The corner discs are amazing. For more information about Kanik's work visit his web site http://www.kanikchung.com/