Crushed ice diamonds look exactly how they sound. They have the appearance of broken or crushed ice or glass. But are they really fragmented diamonds? Absolutely not! They're 100% real, authentic diamonds cut to resemble crushed ice. Let's look a bit closer at this less popular, but still trendy diamond. What is a Crushed Ice … [Read more...]
9 Self Love Rings for any Occasion
Single and committed women are buying themselves self love rings. And why not? Women should not feel ashamed for splurging on a diamond (or other gemstone) ring for themselves. Who says a wedding engagement is the only acceptable time to go ring shopping? We are 100% in favor of women buying their own rings or their own Rolex. The idea of … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Diamond Fluorescence
Today we're hearing from third generation jeweler and principal owner Jonathan Siegal on the controversial topic of diamond fluorescence. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it impact diamond value? Find out the answers to these questions and more! What is Diamond Fluorescence? Firstly, what does diamond fluorescence even mean? According to the … [Read more...]
Diamond Carat Size on Finger (Real Life Examples to Help You Choose the Best Fit)
Do you have an idea for the perfect engagement ring design for a future proposal? There's one thing many couples don't consider while choosing a ring style– how the diamond carat size on finger will actually look! Maybe she's dreamed of receiving at least a 2.5 carat diamond ring her entire life! But is that the absolute best fit for her … [Read more...]
What’s the Average Engagement Ring Cost?
The average engagement ring cost continues to rise year after year. The Knot reported an average ring spend of $5,900 in 2019. Many fall well below that statistic. The same study showed 10% spend less than $1,000. Then there are others that can afford to drop about 2 million, like Kanye did on Kim's 20 carat original engagement ring. An … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
Engagement season is just around the corner, but Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma didn't want to wait. They were engaged back in May, and she's been showing off her trendy engagement bling all summer long. The season officially starts in late November and runs through February. More engagements occur during those months than at any other time of … [Read more...]
Natural Diamonds vs Lab Grown: Why Natural Always Wins
In the natural diamonds vs lab grown debate, we ALWAYS choose natural. Hands down. No question. Don't even think about it. A lab grown diamond is the jewelry industry's "Impossible Whopper." In case you're not familiar, the 'Impossible Whopper' is Burger King's meatless burger. It looks like medium-well cooked beef. It tastes similarly to … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Round and Oval Cut Diamonds
Round and oval cut diamonds share several common key features, and they happen to be two of the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings right now. But you may not realize how different these two diamond cuts actually are. Round brilliant cuts have always been a favorite for engagement rings, but we've seen the demand for oval cuts … [Read more...]
How to Care for a Diamond Engagement Ring
They say 'a diamond is forever' right? But how do we ensure it will ACTUALLY last that long? Today we're sharing a few tips on how to care for a diamond engagement ring. Like any other big purchase, a diamond ring requires regular maintenance, especially if it's a family heirloom being passed down through generations. Related: How to Maintain … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
Last month Tim Tebow proposed to his girlfriend, former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and hearts broke across the globe. It's a big deal when one of sport's most eligible bachelors gets engaged. And the ring? It's nearly as stunning as the bride-to-be. Our first celebrity engagement story of 2019 is one of our favorites yet. That's … [Read more...]
