Gem Breakfast Blog
Today’s blog is all about our favorite glittering, gleaming, light-catching gem: diamonds! Specifically, the most popular cut of all: round brilliant cut diamonds.
From the top to the tip, we’re explaining every part, portion and proportion that makes a stone either seriously sparkling or drab and dull. Every one of these sections plays a role in a diamond’s cut quality, and ultimately, it’s level of brilliance, fire, and sparkle.
- May 24, 2025
- 4 min read
Answers to all your promise ring questions plus all of the unique, hand-engraved, diamond-dusted, never-before-seen promise rings so you never have to say yes to mass-produced, basic mall designs.
- February 27, 2025
- 5 min read
There are only four precious stones on Earth: diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. Everything else is considered semi-precious. But what makes a stone "precious"? Originally, when they were first named, these faceted gems were rarer, more valuable, more durable, and more in-demand than other stones.
- October 20, 2024
- 5 min read
All the tips & tricks to make at-home ring cleaning quick, easy, and super effective.
- August 26, 2024
- 3 min read
8 delicious emerald engagement rings and emerald wedding rings alongside comprehensive guide to picking the perfect emerald for your emerald ring.
- August 25, 2024
- 5 min read
Everything to know about rose gold allergies including: who might be allergic, symptoms, copper vs nickel allergies, allergies vs irritation, how to test for an allergy, and what to do if you're allergic.
- July 24, 2024
- 5 min read
We're decoding all the jewelry lingo, terminology, and insider terms you'll likely encounter on your engagement ring shopping journey! After this short read, you'll be on your way to speaking jeweler.
- June 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Peruse color grade charts, learn about every color on the GIA scale and learn pro-tips to pick the perfect diamond color grade for you.
- April 29, 2024
- 6 min read
So you're doing a little diamond shopping and need some clarity on diamond clarity? ;) We've got you! Learn it all in our complete, easy-to-understand guide on diamond clarity
- April 25, 2024
- 6 min read
What mine to market sourcing means, why it matters, plus the supply chain of an average gemstone.
- October 23, 2023
- 8 min read
Today we’re chatting all things recycled gemstones with the incredibly knowledgeable Jared Holstein, a Gem Dealer who specializes in post-consumer recycled diamonds and colored gems. Jared’s our favorite source for antique and old cut gemstones and has an unparalleled eye for the unique and memorable. He’s also a strong advocate for transparency and accountability in the diamond world.
- October 19, 2023
- 8 min read
What makes our best selling engagement ring style Stella so special.
- September 28, 2023
- 2 min read