Gem Breakfast Blog
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
- July 31, 2026
- 9 min read
What is a marquise cut diamond · Why we love marquise cut diamonds · How to choose a marquise diamond · The most famous marquise cut diamonds
- July 30, 2026
- 10 min read
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.
- July 29, 2026
- 8 min read
Let's clear something up: zircon is not cubic zirconia. It's a natural gemstone that's older than almost anything on Earth, throws ridiculous rainbow fire, and somehow still flies under the radar. Here's everything you need to know about zircon, from colors and durability to engagement rings, treatments, and how to choose a stone worth obsessing over.
- July 21, 2026
- 9 min read
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.
- July 08, 2026
- 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.
- July 06, 2026
- 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.
- June 29, 2026
- 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.
- June 24, 2026
- 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.
- June 11, 2026
- 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.
- June 09, 2026
- 10 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.
- June 09, 2026
- 3 min read
Let’s chat about what all your fave gemstones mean (and what they can do for your emotional, mental, and metaphysical well-being)!