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    Gem Breakfast Blog

    Streamlined, sleek, and forever chic, simple engagement rings fully embrace the less is more aesthetic with a thoughtful, refined design. Keep in mind, simple absolutely does not mean boring, it just means less details and less distractions - an incredibly intentional, sophisticated design that never loses it shine.
    • 6 min read
    Before you put a ring on it, let’s make sure it fits! Keep reading for your all-in-one guide to ring sizing, including: Ring sizing basics: the numbers, the fit, average sizes How to figure out her ring size (in secret or if she’s in on it) Common rings myths busted Everything you need to know about resizing rings
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    Hexagon diamonds are the six-sided chameleons of the diamond world. Fancy an art deco aesthetic, a modern minimal moment, a romantic vintage vibe, or an edgy energy? A hexagon diamond can deliver.
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    What is a marquise cut diamond · Why we love marquise cut diamonds · How to choose a marquise diamond · The most famous marquise cut diamonds
    • 10 min read
    Everything you need to know about pear shaped diamonds.
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    Here is a comprehensive guide to oval cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about oval cut diamonds.
    • 9 min read
    A comprehensive guide to Asscher cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about Asscher cut diamonds.
    • 9 min read
    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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    The age of opulence, art deco jewelry was unapologetically extra. An ode to geometry, art deco rings are bold, extravagant, and always unforgettable. Forget minimalism, art deco came after the rationing and scrimping of WW1 - it's all about drenching yourself in decadence and lounging in luxury - life's too short to be dull, after all.
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    Heated vs Unheated Sapphire! Know the difference between unheated and heated sapphires, reasons to love heat a heated sapphires and an unheated sapphire, and things to consider when buying either type of sapphire.
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    Rose cut diamonds were made popular in the Georgian Era (the 1700s), Rose cut diamonds have remerged as an ethereal, antique-inspired alternative to more traditional diamond cuts. How to spot rose cut diamonds? Rose Cut diamonds have a domed top and a flat base and much like the sprawling petals of a fully bloomed rose, the peaked top is covered in distinctive triangle facets.
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    What are salt & pepper diamonds and why do people love them? Find out in our blog post on salt & pepper diamonds that will answer all your questions!
    • 14 min read