Gem Breakfast Blog
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.
- August 26, 2025
- 8 min read
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.
- August 26, 2025
- 4 min read
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.
- August 18, 2025
- 7 min read
Whether you're deep in the engagement ring planning process or just poking around the menu, this guide breaks down everything you need to know—from stone selection to setting styles to what actually affects the price tag.
- July 28, 2025
- 8 min read
Meet Kelty Pelechytik - the artist behind the portait cut diamonds rings we can't keep in stock and that Scalloped Gold Statement Band that's turned so many heads.
- July 27, 2025
- 6 min read
Everything to know about the old money aesthetic plus our favorite quiet luxury, old money aesthetic jewelry picks to love now and forever!
- July 27, 2025
- 3 min read
In this guide, we’re diving into all the juiciest Montana sapphire colors, what makes each one special, and how to choose a hue that feels so you it might as well come with your name engraved on it.
- July 23, 2025
- 7 min read
Learn how Montana sapphires are ethically sourced—from mine to masterpiece. Learn about ethical mining practices, fair wages, traceability, and why they’re our crown jewel.
- July 09, 2025
- 4 min read
At Gem Breakfast, we live for custom. There’s nothing more fulfilling than taking an idea—maybe it’s half-formed, maybe it’s fully crystalized—and turning it into the soul-matching custom engagement ring of your dreams. From choosing your stone to sculpting your setting to every last prong and polish — we turn your Pinterest board into a one-of-a-kind ring reality.
- July 01, 2025
- 7 min read
Next up in our Meet The Maker series is Yuliya Chorna, an award-winning Canadian Jewelry Designer who celebrates the alternative, showcases the unique, and creates pieces you've truly never seen before.
- June 29, 2025
- 5 min read
So, what to do: create a custom engagement ring from scratch, or snap up a one-of-a-kind piece that’s flawlessly finished and ready to go?
- June 26, 2025
- 5 min read
Want an engagment ring that doesn’t exist yet? That’s the magic of going custom. It takes a little more time, sure—but you’re not here for off-the-shelf designs. You’re here to create something wildly personal and worth the wait.
- June 20, 2025
- 6 min read