Gem Breakfast Blog
Everything to know about the old money aesthetic plus our favorite quiet luxury, old money aesthetic jewelry picks to love now and forever!
- November 11, 2024
- 3 min read
Today’s blog is all about our favorite glittering, gleaming, light-catching gem: diamonds! Specifically, the most popular cut of all: round brilliant cut diamonds.
From the top to the tip, we’re explaining every part, portion and proportion that makes a stone either seriously sparkling or drab and dull. Every one of these sections plays a role in a diamond’s cut quality, and ultimately, it’s level of brilliance, fire, and sparkle.
- November 06, 2024
- 4 min read
Explore star-dusted celestial rings that bring the cosmos to your fingertips. From moon-inspired designs to shimmering star motifs, these rings capture the magic of the night sky. Perfect for dreamers and romantics, find a cosmic ring as unique as you are.
- November 04, 2024
- 4 min read
In this blog, we cover everything to know about ethically sourced gemstones.
- October 25, 2024
- 10 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.
- October 25, 2024
- 17 min read
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
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
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
Our favorite timeless, always-in-fashion fine jewelry picks to invest in (infused with our signature anything-but-ordinary Gem Breakfast magic of course).
- September 25, 2024
- 2 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