Gem Breakfast Blog
Everything you need to know about pear shaped diamonds.
- September 25, 2024
- 10 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
- September 25, 2024
- 10 min read
Everything you need to know about radiant cut diamonds:What is a radiant cut diamonds: why we love them, how to choose a radiant diamond, radiant cut Q & A, radiant cut versus other diamond shapes
- September 25, 2024
- 8 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
In today's Meet The Maker, we sat down with Canadian Jewelry Designer, Jilian Maddin. As humble and genuine as her designs are magical and showstopping, Jilian is the artist behind those stunning engraved bands you've all been eyeing, the intricate sapphire pieces that fly off the site, and of course that unforgettable bird ring made for our Solitaire Squad challenge last year.
- September 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Whether your lusting after a cushion cut engagement ring or plotting a cushion cut present to yourself, you're in the right place to find your perfect cushion cut diamond!
- September 25, 2024
- 9 min read
Deck the halls with diamonds and sapphires, in magical teals and bright, vibrant blues! Some earrings for me and a curved band for you. Shop our gift guide for delectable jewels to check off your list and treat yourself too! All of our picks are one-of-a-kind finds that can be shipped and ready to gift by Xmas eve night!
- September 25, 2024
- 2 min read
Mooning over the mystical moonstone? We're with you. With its dreamy swirling depths and color shifting magic, we're fully in the moonstone's celestial orbit. Keep reading for pro-tips on picking your perfect moonstone plus peruse 10 of our favorite one-of-a-kind and custom moonstone rings that'll leave you moonstruck and spellbound.
- September 20, 2024
- 5 min read
Streamlined, sleek, and forever chic, simple engagement rings fully embrace the less is more aesthetic with a thoughtful, refined design. Keep in mind, simple absolutely does not mean boring, it just means less details and less distractions - an incredibly intentional, sophisticated design that never loses it shine.
- September 13, 2024
- 6 min read
Hexagon diamonds are the six-sided chameleons of the diamond world. Fancy an art deco aesthetic, a modern minimal moment, a romantic vintage vibe, or an edgy energy? A hexagon diamond can deliver.
- September 09, 2024
- 6 min read
The age of opulence, art deco jewelry was unapologetically extra. An ode to geometry, art deco rings are bold, extravagant, and always unforgettable. Forget minimalism, art deco came after the rationing and scrimping of WW1 - it's all about drenching yourself in decadence and lounging in luxury - life's too short to be dull, after all.
- August 31, 2024
- 5 min read
Everyone's new favorite modern minimalist setting, bezel set engagement rings are having a major moment, but the truth is, bezel settings have been around forever. Effortlessly chic and very much the clean girl aesthetic, bezel settings were the first kind of gemstone setting ever used. They're the just-right marriage of antique and modern.
- August 26, 2024
- 7 min read