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Gem Breakfast Blog

If you’ve ever found yourself torn between the elongated elegance of a marquise and the soft romance of an oval, allow us to introduce your new diamond crush: the Moval. It’s the shape you didn’t know you were searching for—sleek, sultry, and just rare enough to feel extra special.
  • 10 min read
The short answer is: they do now — and they're rarer than you'd think. Learn how champagne lab diamonds are made, why they're so hard to find, and how they compare to natural champagne diamonds.
  • 6 min read
Thinking about an east-west engagement ring? Here's everything you need to know, from the best stone shapes and finger coverage to wedding bands, custom designs, and more.
  • 5 min read
Wondering if you can try on an engagement ring before buying it? You can. Learn how Gem Breakfast's 3D Try-On Rings let you preview custom engagement rings, ready-to-ship designs, wedding bands, and ring stacks at home before committing to the final piece.
  • 4 min read
Champagne diamonds glow with honey, cognac, and sun-washed brown hues. Learn how to choose the perfect champagne diamond—color scale, pricing, clarity, sparkle, and the best engagement ring styles. 
  • 12 min read
A transparent and comprehensive comparison between lab diamonds and natural diamonds where we dispel all the myths and tell the unfiltered truth on all facets including: how they form, value & price, and the environmental and ethical impact of both.
  • 10 min read
December’s newest birthstone, Tanzanite is a mesmerizing blue-violet gemstone made of the mineral, zoisite. This prismatic, multi-colored stone is only found in one spot on Earth, near the base of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
  • 7 min read
Rose cut diamonds look significantly larger than brilliant cut diamonds. Brilliant cuts, while shamelessly sparkly, hold a lot of their weight in the base of the diamond (where you can't see it). Rose cut diamonds, however, hold all of their weight on the top of the diamond, resulting in a much larger-looking stone from the top view.
  • 3 min read
Whether you're treating yourself or shopping for an emerald cut engagement ring for someone else, look no further for all things emerald cut: What is an emerald cut diamond, why we love emerald cuts, how to choose an emerald cut diamond, emerald cut versus cushion cut, asscher cut, and radiant cut, and the most famous emerald cut diamonds
  • 9 min read
Answering your deep questions on prongs! What are prongs? How can you customize them? What are your options with prongs? While prongs mostly exist to keep your stone secure, they can also add to the design and are completely customizable to suit your style and best showcase your stone. Keep reading for your crash course on everything ‘prongs’.   
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Let’s chat about what all your fave gemstones mean (and what they can do for your emotional, mental, and metaphysical well-being)!
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Learn everything about sapphires: from their composition and symbolism to expert tips on buying, choosing the perfect sapphire, and treatment methods. Discover the ultimate sapphire buying guide.
  • 14 min read