Visit our San Francisco Showroom

Search

    Gem Breakfast Blog

    What custom vs. customized really means, the pros and cons of each, and how to pick the path that fits your taste, timeline, and creative appetite.
    • 8 min read
    Meet the female gem cutters behind many of Gem Breakfast’s one-of-a-kind custom engagement rings—women shaping light, color, and the future of fine jewelry.
    • 16 min read
    Got custom engagement ring questions? We’ve got answers. From gemstone durability to stackable settings, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you design your forever ring.
    • 8 min read
    Which is better – white gold or platinum? It all depends on what’s important to you – color, purity, finish, price, durability, or long-term care. Keep reading for our help-you-decide guide!
    • 10 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.
    • 12 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.
    • 5 min read
    Whether you're browsing for a toi et moi engagement ring or a treat-yourself, just-because-you-deserve-it ring, keep reading for all you need to know plus a few of our favorite toi et moi rings!
    • 5 min read
    Courting a cluster ring or asymmetrical engagement ring? We are here to answer your diamond-fueled prayers with all the cluster engagement rings and just-because diamond cluster rings to awaken your assymetrical ring dreams! 
    • 6 min read
    Whether your lusting after a cushion cut engagement ring or plotting a cushion cut present to yourself, you're in the right place to find your perfect cushion cut diamond!
    • 9 min read
    How to convert carat weight to mm and find the true size of every shape of diamond: round brilliant, emerald, princess cut, marquise, asscher, pear, cushion cut, radiant, heart shaped.
    • 5 min read
    If traditional diamond engagement rings feel a little too... expected, let us introduce you to Montana sapphires — colorful, ethical, and wildly unique stones with shades that stretch way beyond basic blue and back stories that actually feel good to tell.
    • 5 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.
    • 5 min read