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    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. 
    • 11 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
    Gold just hit a record high in 2025. Here’s how it affects engagement rings & fine‑jewelry orders — and smart ways to shop now without overspending.
    • 5 min read
    Meet the female gem cutters behind many of Gem Breakfast’s one-of-a-kind custom engagement rings—women shaping light, color, and the future of fine jewelry.
    • 16 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!
    • 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Here is a comprehensive guide to oval cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about oval cut diamonds.
    • 10 min read
    Wondering if Montana sapphires are durable enough for everyday engagement rings? Spoiler: they are. Learn about their hardness, toughness, and stability—plus setting tips for maximum sparkle and strength.
    • 5 min read