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There’s something about a stone wrapped in gold. A barely-there edge, a chunky gold frame, a few diamonds piled on for good measure. Bezels are practical, yes. They’re also really, really good-looking.
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Explore our stunning collection of new loose sapphires! Find the perfect sapphire for your custom design, from vibrant blues to unique hues. Shop now for your ideal gemstone. All sourced from our favorite alternative gemstone dealer, Misfit Diamonds.
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Next up in our Meet The Maker series is Yuliya Chorna, an award-winning Canadian Jewelry Designer who celebrates the alternative, showcases the unique, and creates pieces you've truly never seen before.
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The pros and cons of solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, and vermeil jewelry.
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Answering your deep questions on prongs! What are prongs? How can you customize them? What are your options with prongs? While prongs mostly exist to keep your stone secure, they can also add to the design and are completely customizable to suit your style and best showcase your stone. Keep reading for your crash course on everything ‘prongs’.   
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Before you put a ring on it, let’s make sure it fits! Keep reading for your all-in-one guide to ring sizing.
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December’s newest birthstone, Tanzanite is a mesmerizing blue-violet gemstone made of the mineral, zoisite. This prismatic, multi-colored stone is only found in one spot on Earth, near the base of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
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Learn everything about sapphires: from their composition and symbolism to expert tips on buying, choosing the perfect sapphire, and treatment methods. Discover the ultimate sapphire buying guide.
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They might share the same shape, but they couldn't have more different personalities. One throws sparkle in every direction. The other pulls you in with bold flashes of light and that hypnotic hall-of-mirrors effect. Here's how to figure out which one is your diamond.
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If you love emeralds but want a more durable wear-everyday stone, say hello to green sapphires. Rated a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, green sapphire engagement rings come in an infinite array of colors from deep forest green to teal to light pastel green. Read our ultimate guide to choosing a green sapphire ring and see some of our favorite teal sapphires and green sapphires.
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Everything you need to know about radiant cut diamonds:What is a radiant cut diamonds: why we love them, how to choose a radiant diamond, radiant cut Q & A, radiant cut versus other diamond shapes
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Whether you're treating yourself or shopping for an emerald cut engagement ring for someone else, look no further for all things emerald cut: What is an emerald cut diamond, why we love emerald cuts, how to choose an emerald cut diamond, emerald cut versus cushion cut, asscher cut, and radiant cut, and the most famous emerald cut diamonds
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