In todays blog, we're decoding all the jewelry lingo and insider terms you'll likely encounter on your ring shopping journey! After this short read, you'll be on your way to speaking jeweler. 

In today’s blog, we’re sharing our favorite gemstones durable enough to wear on the daily. Whether it’s for an engagement ring or a #treatyourself ring to wear as your signature piece, these stones will hold up to your daily routine (and look stunning while you’re at it).

A Gem Breakfast exclusive, Peach Gold ® is the goldilocks of gold – a just right mix of gleaming yellow gold and rich rose gold to create a buttery golden hue to rule them all! Developed and created in our GB showroom, Peach Gold ® is our exclusive offering to GB Bespoke clients. We’re excited to announce that as of November 2020, Peach Gold ® is officially trademarked by Gem Breakfast!

At Gem Breakfast, you know we love the alternative, the unique, and the one-of-a-kind. So, it’s no surprise that we’re all about the deeply magical, galaxy-esque vibes of salt and pepper diamonds. This is your guide to choosing the perfect salt & pepper diamond for you!

We get this question a lot: which one is better – gold or platinum? And truthfully, there’s no one-and-done answer! 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!

Have you ever wondered what ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethically sourced’ actually means when it comes to diamonds and colored gemstones? You’re not alone! The jewelry industry itself has been mired in contradiction over the exact definition of many oft-used jewelry terms. The Jewelry Glossary Project helps by defining the most commonly used jewelry terms to create a more universal language for all.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about sapphires: what sapphires are made of, why we love them, how to choose your sapphire, treatment of sapphires, and their symbolism.