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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Portrait cut diamonds are ultra-thin diamonds that resemble a perfectly clear pane of glass. With a completely open table and faceting only on the outer edges of the diamond, portrait cuts are made to to be totally transparent with light-catching sparkle along the edges.
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Hexagon diamonds are the six-sided chameleons of the diamond world. Fancy an art deco aesthetic, a modern minimal moment, a romantic vintage vibe, or an edgy energy? A hexagon diamond can deliver.
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Discover the ultimate emerald buying guide! Learn how to choose the perfect emerald by color, clarity, cut, and carat. Uncover emerald meaning, history, treatments, and care tips. Find out why emeralds outshine diamonds in rarity and value. Perfect for May birthdays, engagement rings, and timeless elegance. Explore expert insights now!
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Here’s the truth: recycled gold is not what you think it is. It’s rarely old jewelry being made into new jewelry – more often it's newly mined gold being passed off as ‘recycled’ on a technicality.
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Whether you're deep in the engagement ring planning process or just poking around the menu, this guide breaks down everything you need to know—from stone selection to setting styles to what actually affects the price tag.
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Want an engagment ring that doesn’t exist yet? That’s the magic of going custom. It takes a little more time, sure—but you’re not here for off-the-shelf designs. You’re here to create something wildly personal and worth the wait.
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Morganite is a romantic pink gemstone that ranges in color from the softest ballerina pink to a vibrant watermelon and from perfectly peachy to a punchy salmon. Part of the beryl family, the same mineral that creates emeralds and aquamarines, morganite is also known as a pink emerald, pink beryl, rose beryl, or cesian beryl.
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