Gem Breakfast Blog
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!
- April 03, 2026
- 12 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
- April 02, 2026
- 9 min read
Two menus, one chef. Gem Breakfast or Cat Cason — here’s how to know which world you’re stepping into (and which one you won’t be able to resist).
- April 01, 2026
- 5 min read
Learn everything you need to know about ethical sapphires. In this post, we cover where sapphires come from, their origin and how we ethically source ours from all over the world.
- April 01, 2026
- 15 min read
What does $7,000 get you in the engagement ring world? A lot. From 1+ carat white diamonds to glowing champagne diamonds, rose cut diamonds, rare sapphires, and lab-grown diamonds—see exactly what your budget can buy (and how to get the most sparkle for your spend)
- March 31, 2026
- 9 min read
Our favorite timeless, always-in-fashion fine jewelry picks to invest in (infused with our signature anything-but-ordinary Gem Breakfast magic of course).
- March 31, 2026
- 2 min read
The short answer is: they do now — and they're rarer than you'd think.
For years, the champagne diamond conversation lived exclusively in the mined category. Natural champagne and cognac stones, famous for their warm honey and golden brown hues, have long been a favorite among collectors who find colorless diamonds a little... cold. There's something about a stone with color — with warmth — that feels more alive, more personal, more considered.
- March 17, 2026
- 2 min read
Q & A with Hiba Husayni, the incredibly talented and endlessly imaginative jewelry designer behind Zahn-Z Fine Jewelry. She's the creator of some of our most-stalked rings and her irresistible ideas just keep coming.
- March 08, 2026
- 6 min read
Not all diamonds are created equal. Discover the truth about conflict-free and ethically sourced diamonds, why they matter, and how to choose one that aligns with your values.
- March 05, 2026
- 7 min read
Hardness tells you how well a stone resists scratching, but it doesn’t tell you how it handles a sharp hit, years of friction, temperature swings, or the general chaos of having hands. Toughness, cleavage, and long-term stability are the qualities that decide whether your stone still sparkles after a decade of countertops, travel, household chemicals, and real life.
- February 28, 2026
- 7 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.
- February 27, 2026
- 5 min read
Velvety dark cherry red. Inner fire. Built-for-real-life durability. This is your complete guide to ruby — from color and clarity to treatments, pricing, and how to choose one you'll obsess about forever.
- February 13, 2026
- 14 min read