Gem Breakfast Blog
Here is a comprehensive guide to oval cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about oval cut diamonds.
- April 05, 2026
- 10 min read
A comprehensive guide to Asscher cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about Asscher cut diamonds.
- April 05, 2026
- 9 min read
An ode to the most under-hyped, but stunningly gorgeous stone around – Spinel! Often confused with Ruby, and found in a rainbow of hues, it’s a stone that deserves its moment in the spotlight.
- April 05, 2026
- 9 min read
Welcome to your Ultimate Gold and Precious Metal Guide! Keep reading for everything you need to know about choosing white gold vs platinum or palladium, 14kt vs 18kt gold, and yellow gold vs rose, peach, and white gold.
- April 05, 2026
- 10 min read
Whether you’re considering designing your own custom ring, or just shopping and overwhelmed by all the insider terms, we’re here with answers! Once you know all the components of a ring, you can get clear on what you love, what you don’t, and put it all together for a ring that sings your unique soul song!
- April 03, 2026
- 5 min read
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.
- April 01, 2026
- 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.
- March 05, 2026
- 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.
- February 28, 2026
- 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.
- February 13, 2026
- 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!
- February 05, 2026
- 9 min read
See diamond carat sizes on a hand plus all the tips to get the biggest most beautiful diamond for your budget.
- February 04, 2026
- 7 min read
Everything you need to know about pear shaped diamonds.
- February 04, 2026
- 11 min read