Meet Meg Lizabet - an incredibly talented and prolific Canadian Jewelry Designer whose rings sell out in record time. You'd know her by her juicy, jewel-toned sapphire stunners, marquise rings like you've never seen, and that unreal Moyo Pop-Up ring with the most ornate booty.
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.
Discover the beauty of Montana sapphires – ethically mined, rare, and unique gemstones. Learn about their stunning colors, ethical sourcing, and tips for buying a Montana sapphire engagement ring. Whether you're looking for a custom ring or a loose sapphire, explore our collection of Montana sapphires, including color-changing, bi-color, and cornflower blue stones, all mined under strict environmental and labor standards.
Wondering if Montana sapphires are durable enough for everyday engagement rings? Spoiler: they are. Learn about their hardness, toughness, and stability—plus setting tips for maximum sparkle and strength.
How much does a custom engagement ring cost? We break down pricing by budget, with real examples under $3K to $15K+. Custom = all flavor, no filler.
Portrait cut diamonds are ultra-thin diamonds that resemble a perfectly clear pane of glass. With a completely open table and faceting only on the outer edges of the diamond, portrait cuts are made to to be totally transparent with light-catching sparkle along the edges.
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.
Discover the ultimate emerald buying guide! Learn how to choose the perfect emerald by color, clarity, cut, and carat. Uncover emerald meaning, history, treatments, and care tips. Find out why emeralds outshine diamonds in rarity and value. Perfect for May birthdays, engagement rings, and timeless elegance. Explore expert insights now!
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.
Here’s the truth: recycled gold is not what you think it is. It’s rarely old jewelry being made into new jewelry – more often it's newly mined gold being passed off as ‘recycled’ on a technicality.
Whether you're looking for a unique ring box for a proposal or a stunning case for your treat-yourself ring, scroll to see a few of our favorite custom ring boxes designed and created exclusively for special edition Gem Breakfast collections.
We tried to choose our top 20 custom engagement rings. We ended up with 24. From champagne diamonds to teal sapphires, these one-of-a-kind designs are the stuff of legend in the GB kitchen.