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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.
  • 6 min read
Some rings float. Some stay low and grounded. The difference sounds small — until you’re wearing it every day. Here’s how setting height changes everything from sparkle to stacking to how your ring actually lives on your hand.
  • 6 min read
Which is better – white gold or platinum? It all depends on what’s important to you – color, purity, finish, price, durability, or long-term care. Keep reading for our help-you-decide guide!
  • 11 min read
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. 
  • 12 min read
January's birthstone, garnet is a family of minerals that comes in every color of the rainbow - each with its own spiritual meaning. Often mistaken for ruby, garnet is a mesmerizing natural gemstone that we love.
  • 8 min read
The pros and cons of solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, and vermeil jewelry.
  • 7 min read
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’.   
  • 10 min read
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.
  • 14 min read
Some gemstones thrive in daily wear. Others… not so much. Here’s how popular engagement ring stones actually hold up over time — from diamond and sapphire to tourmaline, aquamarine, and everything in between.
  • 11 min read
Here is a comprehensive guide to oval cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about oval cut diamonds.
  • 10 min read
A comprehensive guide to Asscher cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about Asscher cut diamonds.
  • 9 min read