Gem Breakfast Blog
In this blog, we cover everything to know about ethically sourced gemstones.
- February 28, 2024
- 9 min read
If you love emeralds but want a more durable wear-everyday stone, say hello to green sapphires. Rated a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, green sapphire engagement rings come in an infinite array of colors from deep forest green to teal to light pastel green. Read our ultimate guide to choosing a green sapphire ring and see some of our favorite teal sapphires and green sapphires.
- February 12, 2024
- 5 min read
Keep reading for everything you need to know about sapphires: what sapphires are made of, why we love them, how to choose your sapphire, treatment of sapphires, and the symbolism of sapphires.
- January 09, 2024
- 12 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.
- December 29, 2023
- 5 min read
Pick your perfect pink sapphire ring with our array of pink sapphire confections in every barbiecore tone under the sun. Whether you're after a pink sapphire engagement ring or a treat-yourself pink sapphire, this guide is for you.
- December 28, 2023
- 4 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
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.
- October 20, 2023
- 15 min read
Let’s chat about what all your fave gemstones mean (and what they can do for your emotional, mental, and metaphysical well-being)!
Looking to shop for loose sapphires online? A magical parcel of glistening sapphires has arrived on the Gem.Breakfast site – tantalizing teals, magical multi-coloreds, stunning step cuts, delicious deep blues, and enviable emerald greens in every shape and size under the sun! All sourced from our favorite alternative gemstone dealer, Misfit Diamonds.
- September 28, 2023
- 3 min read
Sapphires come in almost every color of the rainbow - pink, purple, green, blue, yellow, orange, and even clear!
- December 22, 2022
- 3 min read
For this Moyo Magic design challenge, we tasked seven insanely talented indie jewelry designers to create epic, one-of-a-kind rings to showcase their hand-picked Moyo gem sapphire.
- December 09, 2022
- 20 min read