
Types of Gold Karats Explained (10k vs 14k vs 18k vs 24k Gold)
You've probably heard of different karats of gold - perhaps you were gifted a pair of 10 karat gold earrings, or the engagement ring you have your eye on features a 14 karat gold band. But what do does the term gold karat actually mean?
It's…

The Complete Guide to Diamond Shapes (Like Round, Square, Triangular, and More!)
Dazzling diamonds come in a stunning variety of shapes. Whether you have your heart set on a specific diamond shape or you just want to see what's out there, we've got all of the information you need to make an informed decision about your…

5 Quick Tests You Can Do at Home to Tell if a Diamond is Real or Fake
Whether you are newly engaged (and have the engagement ring to prove it!) or you recently acquired some beautiful diamond jewelry, you're probably wondering how to tell if a diamond is real. One of our resident jewelry experts has the scoop…

A Simple Guide to Understanding Diamond Cuts
There is so much to learn about when shopping for a diamond engagement ring, or any diamond jewelry - and understanding diamond cuts is one of the most crucial elements of your diamond shopping experience!
Our guide will explain what exactly…

How to Tell if Pearls are Real – 6 Pro Tips
Pearls are the dowager queens of the fine jewelry world. Their soft, breathtaking luster is as at home in a sunlit estate garden party as it is in the smoky shadows of your favorite speakeasy.
Favored by fashionistas throughout history from…

Diamond Fluorescence: Favored Feature or Dreaded Defect?
Diamond fluorescence is one of those things that people “in the know” can’t seem to agree on.
Is it a thing of beauty, a prized anomaly reserved for only a select few? Or is fluorescence in diamonds a shameful secret to be hidden between…

15 Funny Wedding Cake Toppers for a “Happily Ever Laughter”
Weddings are supposed to be formal events, all prim and proper. But save those straight-laced traditions for the chapel - the reception is one place where brides and grooms can let loose and celebrate! One unconventional way to show your personality…

Diamond Ring Appraisal Guide (What, Why, and Where)
What is a diamond ring appraisal, and why does it matter? I asked myself the same question when shopping for my engagement ring.
Yes, we eschewed tradition and I picked out my own!
There are many questions to ask and much to learn during…

Types of Gold Karats Explained (10k vs 14k vs 18k vs 24k Gold)
You've probably heard of different karats of gold - perhaps you were gifted a pair of 10 karat gold earrings, or the engagement ring you have your eye on features a 14 karat gold band. But what do does the term gold karat actually mean?
It's…

The Complete Guide to Diamond Shapes (Like Round, Square, Triangular, and More!)
Dazzling diamonds come in a stunning variety of shapes. Whether you have your heart set on a specific diamond shape or you just want to see what's out there, we've got all of the information you need to make an informed decision about your…

5 Quick Tests You Can Do at Home to Tell if a Diamond is Real or Fake
Whether you are newly engaged (and have the engagement ring to prove it!) or you recently acquired some beautiful diamond jewelry, you're probably wondering how to tell if a diamond is real. One of our resident jewelry experts has the scoop…

A Simple Guide to Understanding Diamond Cuts
There is so much to learn about when shopping for a diamond engagement ring, or any diamond jewelry - and understanding diamond cuts is one of the most crucial elements of your diamond shopping experience!
Our guide will explain what exactly…

How to Tell if Pearls are Real – 6 Pro Tips
Pearls are the dowager queens of the fine jewelry world. Their soft, breathtaking luster is as at home in a sunlit estate garden party as it is in the smoky shadows of your favorite speakeasy.
Favored by fashionistas throughout history from…

Diamond Fluorescence: Favored Feature or Dreaded Defect?
Diamond fluorescence is one of those things that people “in the know” can’t seem to agree on.
Is it a thing of beauty, a prized anomaly reserved for only a select few? Or is fluorescence in diamonds a shameful secret to be hidden between…

15 Funny Wedding Cake Toppers for a “Happily Ever Laughter”
Weddings are supposed to be formal events, all prim and proper. But save those straight-laced traditions for the chapel - the reception is one place where brides and grooms can let loose and celebrate! One unconventional way to show your personality…

Diamond Ring Appraisal Guide (What, Why, and Where)
What is a diamond ring appraisal, and why does it matter? I asked myself the same question when shopping for my engagement ring.
Yes, we eschewed tradition and I picked out my own!
There are many questions to ask and much to learn during…