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Gem Breakfast Blog

Learn everything you need to know about ethical sapphires. In this post, we cover where sapphires come from, their origin and how we ethically source ours from all over the world.
  • 15 min read
Not all diamonds are created equal. Discover the truth about conflict-free and ethically sourced diamonds, why they matter, and how to choose one that aligns with your values.
  • 7 min read
Hardness tells you how well a stone resists scratching, but it doesn’t tell you how it handles a sharp hit, years of friction, temperature swings, or the general chaos of having hands. Toughness, cleavage, and long-term stability are the qualities that decide whether your stone still sparkles after a decade of countertops, travel, household chemicals, and real life.
  • 7 min read
Velvety dark cherry red. Inner fire. Built-for-real-life durability. This is your complete guide to ruby — from color and clarity to treatments, pricing, and how to choose one you'll obsess about forever.
  • 14 min read
Welcome to your definitive guide to diamond inclusions! Whether your heart lies with flawlessly clear, bright white diamonds or heavily included, night sky salt and pepper diamonds, we’re here with all the inclusion tips and truths to help you decide!   
  • 9 min read
See diamond carat sizes on a hand plus all the tips to get the biggest most beautiful diamond for your budget.
  • 7 min read
Everything you need to know about pear shaped diamonds.
  • 11 min read
Whether you love a classic shape like round or princess, an art deco aesthetic like asscher or emerald cut, an elongated shape like pear, marquise, or oval, or something completely outside the box like a hexagon, kite, or coffin cut, we're here with an all-in-one guide to help you decide between every diamond shape.
  • 9 min read
Heated vs Unheated Sapphire! Know the difference between unheated and heated sapphires, reasons to love heat a heated sapphires and an unheated sapphire, and things to consider when buying either type of sapphire.
  • 6 min read
October's second birthstone, tourmaline is an incredibly vibrant gemstone that comes in every color of the rainbow - including multi-colored stones that look like the juiciest gem-iest watermelon!
  • 8 min read
If you’ve been side-eyeing old gold jewelry and wondering if it could help pay for a custom ring, you’re not alone. Here’s how selling scrap gold usually works—and how people turn it into something they actually want to wear.
  • 5 min read
What's the best gold for your engagement ring? Whether you’re dreaming in buttery 18K or need the all-day strength of 14K, we’re serving up everything you need to pick your perfect metal match.
  • 10 min read