All diamonds are graded and valued based on a set of factors known as the 4 C’s. The 4 C’s are cut, clarity, color, and carat. The cut is … Read More
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Ethical Engagement Rings: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re looking for ethical engagement rings as an alternative to a mined diamond, there are more options than ever. Looking at all of these options may make it overwhelming … Read More
All About the November Birthstones
Those born in November can claim two beautiful birthstones: topaz and citrine. Topaz comes in a wide array of colors, whereas citrine is prized for its deep yellow and orange … Read More
All About the October Birthstones
Those born in October claim two gems to commemorate their birthdays — opal and tourmaline. Both October birthstones have endless color combinations and beautiful colors and characteristics. The name of … Read More
What is the September Birthstone?
The birthstone for September is sapphire. The word sapphire evokes images of deep, traditional blue. “Sapphire” comes from the Greek word for blue, sappheiros, after all! It is one of … Read More
All About the August Birthstones
August claims three birthstones: Peridot, Sardonyx, and Spinel. Peridot is formed under extreme conditions and can be found only in places with hardened lava and volcanic activity or in meteorites … Read More
Jade Mine Collapse
Over 168 miners were killed after a pit mine in Hpakant was flooded with a tsunami of mud and waste in Myanmar on July 2nd. Weeks of heavy rainfall during … Read More
All About the July Birthstone
Ruby is the July birthstone, and it’s one of the most coveted and beautiful of gems. The most valuable type of ruby is called the “pigeon’s blood” or “Burmese” ruby, … Read More
Are Diamonds Rare?
Diamonds were first formed billions of years ago by intense heat and pressure, which caused carbon to crystallize. Volcanic eruptions would then bring these diamonds up to the Earth’s surface, … Read More
What is the Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
If you are beginning your search for the perfect diamond, you may notice that price differs greatly from diamond to diamond. Why is this? All diamonds, whether mined or … Read More