Champagne diamonds glow with honey, cognac, and sun-washed brown hues. Learn how to choose the perfect champagne diamond—color scale, pricing, clarity, sparkle, and the best engagement ring styles.
A transparent and comprehensive comparison between lab diamonds and natural diamonds where we dispel all the myths and tell the unfiltered truth on all facets including: how they form, value & price, and the environmental and ethical impact of both.
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.
Rose cut diamonds look significantly larger than brilliant cut diamonds. Brilliant cuts, while shamelessly sparkly, hold a lot of their weight in the base of the diamond (where you can't see it). Rose cut diamonds, however, hold all of their weight on the top of the diamond, resulting in a much larger-looking stone from the top view.
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
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’.
Let’s chat about what all your fave gemstones mean (and what they can do for your emotional, mental, and metaphysical well-being)!
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.
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.
Gold has hit a record high in 2026. Here’s how it affects engagement rings & fine‑jewelry orders — and smart ways to shop now without overspending.
The best hand-engraved wedding bands aren't trying to look like everyone else's. From stars and landscapes to hidden messages and wonderfully niche ideas, here's everything you need to know about hand-engraved wedding bands—plus 40 real examples from the Gem Breakfast archives.
Traditional sapphires sparkle, opalescent sapphires glow.
Instead of sharp flashes and glassy brilliance, these stones have a soft, diffused light that almost looks suspended inside them — like moonlight through water or sea glass at the edge of the ocean.