Gem Breakfast Blog
Champagne diamonds vs. white diamonds—what’s the difference, and why are more couples choosing these golden-hued sparklers for engagement rings? Learn about their value, meaning, and how to find the perfect champagne diamond ring for you
- March 28, 2025
- 5 min read
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.
- March 27, 2025
- 8 min read
Explore our stunning collection of new loose sapphires! Find the perfect sapphire for your custom design, from vibrant blues to unique hues. Shop now for your ideal gemstone. All sourced from our favorite alternative gemstone dealer, Misfit Diamonds.
- March 27, 2025
- 3 min read
Rose cut diamonds were made popular in the Georgian Era (the 1700s), Rose cut diamonds have remerged as an ethereal, antique-inspired alternative to more traditional diamond cuts. How to spot rose cut diamonds? Rose Cut diamonds have a domed top and a flat base and much like the sprawling petals of a fully bloomed rose, the peaked top is covered in distinctive triangle facets.
- March 27, 2025
- 7 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.
- March 26, 2025
- 7 min read
The pros and cons of solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, and vermeil jewelry.
- March 26, 2025
- 8 min read
27 of the most aesthetic, one of a kind sapphire engagement rings in every color of the rainbow.
- March 23, 2025
- 6 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.
- March 11, 2025
- 5 min read
The complete guide to jewelry and engagement ring care! We are dispelling some popular myths, and sharing our top tips for keeping your rings looking as drop dead gorgeous as the day you bought them.
- March 07, 2025
- 9 min read
A golden galaxy filled with hand-engraved stars and dusted with high-quality, sparkling white diamonds, Celeste is a solid gold star ring unlike anything you've ever seen. Whether you love a subtle, diamond-dipped nod to the cosmos, or an entire universe of diamonds and constellations, we have a Celeste for you.
- March 02, 2025
- 4 min read
Before you put a ring on it, let’s make sure it fits! Keep reading for your all-in-one guide to ring sizing.
- February 28, 2025
- 10 min read
What are salt & pepper diamonds and why do people love them? And how do you choose one? Find out in our blog post on salt & pepper diamonds that will answer all your questions!
- February 28, 2025
- 15 min read