January's birthstone, garnet is a family of minerals that comes in every color of the rainbow - each with its own spiritual meaning. Often mistaken for ruby, garnet is a mesmerizing natural gemstone that we love.
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.
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.
Today we’re diving into the talented, magical mind of Cybil Pucan, Designer and Creator of one of our favourite handcrafted jewelry lines, Mason Grace Jewelry. Keep reading to learn all about her design process, where she finds inspiration, how her rings express her daily mood, and more.
Today we’re sitting down with the insanely talented Canadian Jewelry Designer, Emily Gill to learn more about how she creates (and keeps on creating) the endlessly original and strikingly beautiful pieces we just can’t get enough of!
Let’s chat about what all your fave gemstones mean (and what they can do for your emotional, mental, and metaphysical well-being)!
Welcome to your definitive guide to diamond inclusions! Whether your heart lies with flawlessly clear, bright white diamonds or heavily included, night sky salt and pepper diamonds, we’re here with all the inclusion tips and truths to help you decide!
Looking for alternative & non-traditional engagement rings that are anything but conventional? Say no more and step into our dreamy world of non-traditional engagement rings created by independant female designers where the designs and stone choices are endless and the champagne never stops flowing.
If you’re shopping for an engagement ring in San Francisco, stop by Gem Breakfast, a whimsical pink paradise with a buffet of one-of-a-kind engagement rings.
Here is a comprehensive guide to oval cut diamonds. We cover all the facts to know about oval cut diamonds.
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.
To answer all your buying-online questions, we’re chatting certificates, appraisals, and everything jewelry report-related! Keep reading for:
What’s a jewelry appraisal and why might you want one?
Insurance and appraisals: are they necessary?
Appraisals vs certificates/reports
Do Gem Breakfast pieces come with appraisals or reports?
Appraisals through Gem Breakfast.