What is Fizz & Spark?
On getting noisy
Hey there, I’m Molly 👋
I’m the not so glamorous brain behind Fizz & Spark.
New here? If you don’t know me IRL you’ve probably found me via the magic of Substack (and a whole lot of SEO), and you’re probably (hopefully) into:
Diamonds!
Engagement rings!
Fine Jewelry!
History!
Humor!
Gemstones!
Birthstones!
Astrology and Zodiac Stones!
Designing your own engagement ring!
Proposing!
Buying an engagement ring!
Buying any ring!
Pretty, sparkly, things!
Maybe you’re here because you’re hoping to get engaged. Maybe you’re here because you just like learning about engagement rings and diamonds. Maybe, you’re here because you want an unbiased opinion on buying diamonds. Regardless of your why, I’m glad to e-meet you.
Here’s what Fizz & Spark will cover
Ultimate guides to diamond shapes, their histories, hidden meanings, pros, cons, how to buy, what to consider
Diamond and gemstone ethics
Diamond production
Current engagement ring and fine jewelry trends
How to buy engagement rings and diamonds
Gemstones and their suitability for engagement rings / everyday rings
The spiritual meanings of birthstone and zodiac stones
Thought pieces re. things (IDK, this is up to my discretion ok)
Explanations of prices and how much you should expect to pay and actually should pay
But why am I doing this / who gave me the authority?
Because I can, so I will.
But in all seriousness, I write about engagement rings for a living And in all honesty, I wasn’t a fan of diamonds when I started out in the industry. I found them outdated, wildly expensive, and, although beautiful, just plain boring.
Turns out, I just wasn’t aware of everything a diamond could be. There is so much more out there then round brilliant. I’m talking portrait, salt and pepper, old Mine, champagne, hexagon, kite, bullet, black…the list goes on and on and on. As I learned the history, the unique characteristics, and the world of under appreciated stones, I also developed a massive appreciation of the more mainstream shapes and designs.
As more and more of my friend are getting engaged I’m finding a deeper need to talk about the diamond industry. How to shop smart, how to not get caught up in the BS of diamond marketing (because, no, you should not be spending three months salary on an engagement ring), and more importantly, how to buy something you’ll love forever -whether it be a treat for yourself or a commitment to another.
I also just have a lot of opinions. And being able to write for myself, by myself, without trying to sell anything is freeing. With that being said… all things here are my opinion and do not reflect the organizations I’ve worked for. You won’t hear me telling you where to shop for a diamond or engagement ring because I’m wayy to biased in that. (But if you send me a dm or talk offline I’m happy to talk😉)
Anyway, welcome to Fizz & Spark!
Let’s get ready to rumblleeeeeeee.