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    Gem Breakfast Blog

    Let’s chat about what all your fave gemstones mean (and what they can do for your emotional, mental, and metaphysical well-being)!
    • 7 min read
    Today’s blog is all about our favorite glittering, gleaming, light-catching gem: diamonds! Specifically, the most popular cut of all: round brilliant cut diamonds. From the top to the tip, we’re explaining every part, portion and proportion that makes a stone either seriously sparkling or drab and dull. Every one of these sections plays a role in a diamond’s cut quality, and ultimately, it’s level of brilliance, fire, and sparkle.
    • 4 min read
    What are Champagne Diamonds? Everybody knows we love the unconventional, the unusual, and the avant-garde, so naturally we’re on board with the ever-effervescent champagne diamond. Maybe you’ve heard of champagne diamonds, maybe not, but today we’re here to raise a glass to these under-hyped but incredibly gorgeous golden-hued champagne diamonds. 
    • 9 min read
    Whether you're treating yourself to some well-deserved diamond jewelry or shopping for a princess cut engagement ring for your partner, we're here to help you find your perfect princess cut!
    • 9 min read
    Portrait cut diamonds are ultra-thin diamonds that resemble a perfectly clear pane of glass. With a completely open table and faceting only on the outer edges of the diamond, portrait cuts are made to to be totally transparent with light-catching sparkle along the edges.
    • 5 min read
    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
    Whether your lusting after a cushion cut engagement ring or plotting a cushion cut present to yourself, you're in the right place to find your perfect cushion cut diamond!
    • 9 min read
    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.
    • 6 min read
    How to convert carat weight to mm and find the true size of every shape of diamond: round brilliant, emerald, princess cut, marquise, asscher, pear, cushion cut, radiant, heart shaped.
    • 5 min read
    Peruse color grade charts, learn about every color on the GIA scale and learn pro-tips to pick the perfect diamond color grade for you.
    • 6 min read
    So you're doing a little diamond shopping and need some clarity on diamond clarity? ;) We've got you! Learn it all in our complete, easy-to-understand guide on diamond clarity
    • 6 min read
    Today we’re chatting all things recycled gemstones with the incredibly knowledgeable Jared Holstein, a Gem Dealer who specializes in post-consumer recycled diamonds and colored gems. Jared’s our favorite source for antique and old cut gemstones and has an unparalleled eye for the unique and memorable. He’s also a strong advocate for transparency and accountability in the diamond world.
    • 8 min read