Gem Breakfast Blog
Discover the beauty of Montana sapphires – ethically mined, rare, and unique gemstones. Learn about their stunning colors, ethical sourcing, and tips for buying a Montana sapphire engagement ring. Whether you're looking for a custom ring or a loose sapphire, explore our collection of Montana sapphires, including color-changing, bi-color, and cornflower blue stones, all mined under strict environmental and labor standards.
- April 29, 2025
- 6 min read
An ode to the most under-hyped, but stunningly gorgeous stone around – Spinel! Often confused with Ruby, and found in a rainbow of hues, it’s a stone that deserves its moment in the spotlight.
- April 29, 2025
- 8 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.
- April 28, 2025
- 4 min read
What does $7,000 get you in the engagement ring world? A lot. From 1+ carat white diamonds to glowing champagne diamonds, rose cut diamonds, rare sapphires, and lab-grown diamonds—see exactly what your budget can buy (and how to get the most sparkle for your spend)
- April 25, 2025
- 9 min read
In this blog, we cover everything to know about ethically sourced gemstones.
- March 31, 2025
- 10 min read
The most mesmerizing pink sapphire ring in every barbiecore tone under the sun. Whether you're after pink sapphire engagement rings or a treat-yourself pink sapphire ring, this guide is for you.
- March 30, 2025
- 7 min read
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