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    If you love emeralds but want a more durable wear-everyday stone, say hello to green sapphires. Rated a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, green sapphire engagement rings come in an infinite array of colors from deep forest green to teal to light pastel green. Read our ultimate guide to choosing a green sapphire ring and see some of our favorite teal sapphires and green sapphires.
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    Our favorite timeless, always-in-fashion fine jewelry picks to invest in (infused with our signature anything-but-ordinary Gem Breakfast magic of course).
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    Whether you love a classic shape like round or princess, an art deco aesthetic like asscher or emerald cut, an elongated shape like pear, marquise, or oval, or something completely outside the box like a hexagon, kite, or coffin cut, we're here with an all-in-one guide to help you decide between every diamond shape.
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    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.
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    8 delicious emerald engagement rings and emerald wedding rings alongside comprehensive guide to picking the perfect emerald for your emerald ring.
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    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.
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    Keep reading for everything you need to know about sapphires: what sapphires are made of, why we love them, how to choose your sapphire, treatment of sapphires, and the symbolism of sapphires.
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    All of our favorite Peach Gold rings, peach gemstone rings, and loose peach sapphires to celebrate Pantone's color of the year 2024: Peach Fuzz. A warm, fuzzy tone between pink and orange, it's rosy, glowy, and almost edible all at the same time.
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    Heated vs Unheated Sapphire! Know the difference between unheated and heated sapphires, reasons to love heat a heated sapphires and an unheated sapphire, and things to consider when buying either type of sapphire.
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    What are Champagne Diamonds? Everybody knows we love the unconventional, the unusual, and the avant-garde, so naturally we’re on board with the ever-effervescent champagne diamond. Maybe you’ve heard of champagne diamonds, maybe not, but today we’re here to raise a glass to these under-hyped but incredibly gorgeous golden-hued champagne diamonds. 
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    What are salt & pepper diamonds and why do people like them? Find out in our blog post on salt & pepper diamonds that will answer all your questions!
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    Everything you need to know about pear shaped diamonds.
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