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The Chameleon Gemstone: Color-Changing Alexandrite

Alexandrite is a gemstone known for it's incredible chameleon-like color-changing properties. Nicknamed the "emerald by day, ruby by night," alexandrite shifts between shades of green, blue, purple...

How to Wear a Wedding Ring Set: The Origins and Traditions

There are a lot of questions about how engagement rings and wedding bands should be worn - left or right hand? Wedding band above or below the engagement ring? Does it matter? Why do we wear rings ...

2024 Engagement Ring Trends - Here Are Our Predictions

Move over dainty bands, rose gold, oval cuts, and minimalism! Engagement rings are going to look a bit different in 2024. This year we're incorporating colors, textures, and bold statement pieces t...

The Anatomy Of A Wedding Ring: The Basics of Gemstones, Engagement Rings, & Wedding Bands

Girdle, culet, shank, gallery rail, prongs -- if this sounds like pure gibberish, don't worry! We're here to dissect the anatomy of a gemstone, engagement ring, and wedding band to help make your r...

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - Customizations Of Our "Lucy In The Sky" Engagement Ring

One of our very first and most popular designs of all time is our "Lucy In The Sky" engagement ring. This unique engagement ring has undergone many customizations over the years and can be made in ...

Custom Rings With a Cause - Moyo Gems "Gems from the Heart"

It is incredibly important for consumers and brands to make responsible and informed choices when sourcing materials or products for goods. This is especially true in the jewelry industry, where ...

How to Choose Your Wedding Date

How to Choose Special Calendar Dates as Wedding Dates Choosing a wedding date is one of the most important decisions you'll make when planning your big day. While many couples opt for traditional d...

Top Gemstone Options & Their Qualities

There are a few major selection crux points that come with any wedding or engagement ring, and the gemstone that's used as a primary visual piece is at or near the top of any such list. While one p...

Choosing the Perfect Gemstone Cut - Brilliant, Rose, Step, Portrait, Etc.

When choosing a center stone for a custom engagement ring, not only do you have to choose a gemstone type and shape, but you should also be aware of the varieties of cuts available. We carry a wide...

5 Wedding Ring Gemstones Sourced in the United States

When talking about gemstone sourcing, places like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India may be the first to come to mind. But did you know that many precious and semi-precious gemstones are also found dom...