The Diamond Blog
What Shapes Do Diamonds Come In?
Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. But how are you supposed to know which one to choose? Check out our guide to learn more about the types of diamond cuts to choose from for your engagement ring or custom jewelry. Round Cut The most popular cut for diamonds is the...
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
In 2018, the average price of an engagement ring was $5,680. But is that a reasonable price for you? We’ll walk you through how to determine the right budget for you if you are at a loss for how much to spend on an engagement ring. Forget the Old “X-Months” of Salary...
ScarJo Flaunts Beautiful New Engagement Ring
An engagement that sent excited shockwaves through an entire fandom - Saturday Night Live writer Colin Jost proposed to actress Scarlett Johansson. She is best known for her role as Black Widow as a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Appropriately enough,...
What is a Moissanite Diamond?
In 1893, a scientist name Henri Moissan discovered a new gem in a crater left behind when an asteroid fell to Earth. This gem, which was created among the stars, was remarkably similar to diamonds. This dazzling new stone was named Moissanite after the scientist who...
The Definitive Guide To How Diamonds Are Rated
If you’ve done any research into buying a diamond ring, you have probably heard of the 4 C’s – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat. However, unless you are an experienced jeweler, you may not know how to interpret what those 4 C’s really mean for you. Use this handy guide...
Are Lab Grown Diamonds Better for the Environment?
Consumers today are considering the environmental impact each of their purchases have. This also includes their jewelry purchases, which is why lab grown, or “created” diamonds are more popular than ever. Lab grown diamonds have the same mineral makeup as mined...
How To Take Care of Your Jewelry
[wtr-time] Caring for your jewelry is an important part of ensuring the longevity of its life, as well as keeping it looking bright and shiny. There are many ways to care for your jewelry, although you should be vigilant of the products that you choose to use and be...
Engagement Ring Metals: A Guide
The truth is there is no “one metal” that all engagement rings are made of. In fact, traditionally the metals used for the bands of engagement rings has evolved and changed quite a bit over time along with trends. That being said, there’s no metal used in jewelry that...
Should You Insure Your Engagement Ring?
One of the less talked about decisions that come with purchasing an engagement ring is whether to get insurance for it. Some of our clients’ wrestle with this question. The reality is you can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for life’s unexpected surprises....
Do Men Wear Engagement Rings?
When a man finally decides to marry the woman of his dreams, he gets her an engagement ring, right? But what about him? How does the man represent this commitment he has made until the wedding day? In the United States it’s not traditional for men to wear engagement...