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    Gem Breakfast Blog

    In this blog, we cover everything to know about ethically sourced gemstones.
    • 10 min read
    The most mesmerizing pink sapphire ring in every barbiecore tone under the sun. Whether you're after pink sapphire engagement rings or a treat-yourself pink sapphire ring, this guide is for you.
    • 7 min read
    An ode to the most under-hyped, but stunningly gorgeous stone around – Spinel! Often confused with Ruby, and found in a rainbow of hues, it’s a stone that deserves its moment in the spotlight.   
    • 8 min read
    Champagne diamonds vs. white diamonds—what’s the difference, and why are more couples choosing these golden-hued sparklers for engagement rings? Learn about their value, meaning, and how to find the perfect champagne diamond ring for you
    • 5 min read
    Here’s the truth: recycled gold is not what you think it is. It’s rarely old jewelry being made into new jewelry – more often it's newly mined gold being passed off as ‘recycled’ on a technicality.
    • 8 min read
    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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    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.
    • 7 min read
    Everyone's new favorite modern minimalist setting, bezel set engagement rings are having a major moment, but the truth is, bezel settings have been around forever. Effortlessly chic and very much the clean girl aesthetic, bezel settings were the first kind of gemstone setting ever used. They're the just-right marriage of antique and modern. 
    • 7 min read
    The pros and cons of solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, and vermeil jewelry.
    • 8 min read
    27 of the most aesthetic, one of a kind sapphire engagement rings in every color of the rainbow.
    • 6 min read
    Wondering why white gold turns yellow over time? Learn why it happens, how to restore its shine, and the best ways to care for your white gold jewelry.
    • 5 min read
    The complete guide to jewelry and engagement ring care! We are dispelling some popular myths, and sharing our top tips for keeping your rings looking as drop dead gorgeous as the day you bought them.
    • 9 min read