Gem Breakfast Blog
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.
- October 24, 2024
- 9 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, including:
Ring sizing basics: the numbers, the fit, average sizes
How to figure out her ring size (in secret or if she’s in on it)
Common rings myths busted
Everything you need to know about resizing rings
- October 24, 2024
- 12 min read
What are salt & pepper diamonds and why do people love them? And how do you choose one? Find out in our blog post on salt & pepper diamonds that will answer all your questions!
- October 24, 2024
- 14 min read
Morganite is a romantic pink gemstone that ranges in color from the softest ballerina pink to a vibrant watermelon and from perfectly peachy to a punchy salmon. Part of the beryl family, the same mineral that creates emeralds and aquamarines, morganite is also known as a pink emerald, pink beryl, rose beryl, or cesian beryl.
- October 23, 2024
- 7 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.
- October 22, 2024
- 7 min read
Looking for that perfect jewelry gift to add some sparkle to their stocking? We got you! Whether you're shopping for gifts for mom, best friend jewelry, or just christmas gift ideas in general, we have the irresistibly unique, gleaming gold, hand-engraved stacking rings, earrings, and stacking necklaces to make their spirits bright.
- October 22, 2024
- 3 min read
The pros and cons of solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, and vermeil jewelry.
- October 22, 2024
- 8 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
- October 22, 2024
- 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’.
- October 22, 2024
- 9 min read
Keep reading for everything you need to know about sapphires: what sapphires are made of, how to choose your sapphire, treatment of sapphires, and the symbolism of sapphires.
- October 22, 2024
- 13 min read
There are only four precious stones on Earth: diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. Everything else is considered semi-precious. But what makes a stone "precious"? Originally, when they were first named, these faceted gems were rarer, more valuable, more durable, and more in-demand than other stones.
- October 20, 2024
- 5 min read
Whether you're treating yourself to some well-deserved diamond jewelry or shopping for a princess cut engagement ring for your partner, we're here to help you find your perfect princess cut!
- September 25, 2024
- 9 min read