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A Quick Guide to the Elegant Emerald Cut Diamond Style!

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Confession time: emerald cuts are absolutely my favorite style of diamonds! I find the decisive geometric lines and elongated shape of emerald cuts a flattering contrast with my petite features. I have yet to see anyone who didn’t look stunning with an emerald-cut engagement ring on their finger! Plus, those same sharp layers and angles […]

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Engagement Ring vs Wedding Ring: Do You Need Both?

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Are you newly engaged, or hoping to be? Perhaps you’re thinking about popping the question soon? Wherever you are in your journey to the altar, you’ll need to know the difference between wedding rings vs. engagement rings before you can share the happy news! Engagement rings are the showstoppers of the fine jewelry world. They’re […]

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26 Ball Gown Wedding Dresses That Make Every Entrance Unforgettable

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Have you always dreamt of wearing a ball gown wedding dress to walk down the aisle? We’ve got all of the insight, answers, and top picks to help your dreams come true. Ball gowns are the dresses of fairytale weddings. When most little girls plan their future nuptials, they envision themselves in a dress worthy […]

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Types of Gold Karats Explained (10k vs 14k vs 18k vs 24k Gold)

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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 actually much simpler than you may think. And knowing […]

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Every Diamond Shape Explained (Round, Square, Triangular, and Even Horse Head)

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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 next fine jewelry purchase. What’s in a Shape? When shopping for […]

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5 Quick Tests You Can Do at Home to Tell if a Diamond is Real or Fake

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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 on how to distinguish a valuable rock from a less valuable look-alike. Dazzling Diamond, […]

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A Simple Guide to Understanding Diamond Cuts

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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 a diamond cut is, and why you should pay attention to diamond cuts when […]

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How to Tell if Pearls are Real – Easy Way

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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 Grace Kelly and Coco Chanel through to Scarlett Johansson and Katy Perry, pearls bring […]

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Diamond Fluorescence: Favored Feature or Dreaded Defect?

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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 the lines of a dusty diamond grading report? Are fluorescent diamonds […]

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