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How Should a Ring Fit? Choosing Your Ring Size

There are a few important considerations for anyone selecting a ring, and at or near the top of any such list is sizing and fit. No one wants a rin...

The Oldest Mineral On Earth: Everything You Need To Know About Zircon

Zircon, not to be confused with cubic zirconia, is a stunning natural gemstone known for its excellent brilliance and fire, variety of colors, and ...

Meet The Feldspars - Moonstone, Labradorite, & Sunstone

The feldspars are a group of minerals that make up more than half of the Earth's crust (about 60% according to the GIA), and are classified by the...

Blingin' On A Budget - How To Shop For An Engagement Ring While On A Budget

So you want to pop the question to your significant other, but don't want to spend your entire life savings on an engagement ring? Big box jewelers...

Moss Agate: Nature Perfectly Encapsulated in Stone

One of the hottest current trends in alternative wedding rings - moss agate! This dreamy stone is perfect for nature-lovers, cottagecore aesthetic ...

Montana Sapphires - Why We Love These All-American Gemstones-Staghead Designs

Montana Sapphires: What Are They?

Nestled between the trees and rocky mountains of Missoula, Montana runs a 52-mile long river called Rock Creek. This river is known worldwide as a...

What is Spinel? One of the Jewelry Industry's Best-Kept Secrets

Undoubtedly one of the most underrated gemstones and best-kept secrets in the fine jewelry industry, spinel offers plenty of great qualities: durab...

Pop the Champagne (Diamonds)! Here's What You Need To Know

Champagne diamonds are celebrated for their yellowish-brown color that brings a POP of beautiful warmth and color to any custom engagement ring. Th...

Pretty in Pink! - Pink Gemstone Comparison Guide

Love, romance, passion, affection, and charm - the color pink evokes many intense feelings associated with relationships, marriage, and love. What ...

The Coolest Gemstone You've Never Heard Of: Rainbow Lattice Sunstone

Rainbow lattice sunstone is truly a gem like no other! Discovered in 1985 and officially declared a new gemstone type by the GIA in 1989, this extr...

Sparkle Meets Science: What is a Lab-Grown Diamond?

Technology has changed the world in incredible ways and at exponential rates - and the diamond world is no exception. What was once only found deep...

Choosing Your Wedding Ring Base Material - A Metal Type Comparison

So, you've chosen a ring design you like and know what inlays you want - but now you need to choose the metal type for your ring. There are so ma...

The History of Art Deco Rings - A Story of Innovation & Women Empowerment

Art Deco is an iconic style of design dating back to the early 1900s that lasted approximately thirty years, starting in France and quickly spread...

Signatures of Nature - Gemstone Inclusions

Like snowflakes or fingerprints, no two natural gemstones will ever be the exact same. This is especially evident in stones with inclusions. Take, ...

One Of Jewelry's Most Misunderstood Gemstones - The Garnet

When most people think of garnet gemstones, they think of the deep red color that is most common in garnets. However, many people don't know that g...