Gem Breakfast Blog
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.
- February 03, 2026
- 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!
- February 02, 2026
- 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.
- January 28, 2026
- 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.
- December 28, 2025
- 10 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.
- October 09, 2025
- 16 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!
- September 26, 2025
- 9 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.
- September 25, 2025
- 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.
- September 25, 2025
- 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!
- September 25, 2025
- 9 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.
- September 12, 2025
- 5 min read
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.
- August 27, 2025
- 6 min read
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.
- August 27, 2025
- 6 min read