How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
Throw the old engagement ring budget rule in the trash. You should spend as much or as little as you want.
Colorful Options: Choosing Topaz Engagement Ring Stones
You can probably find a topaz engagement ring stone in your favorite color at a reasonable price. Learn what to look for and how to care for your gem.…
Most Popular Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings in 2025
Just starting your engagement ring search? Our guide explores the most popular gemstone shapes to help you find the best one.
How To Buy A Heart Cut Diamond Ring
Heart cut diamond rings are becoming more popular as engagement ring stones. Learn about quality, clarity, color and cost.
Clarity Grading for Colored Gemstones
Don’t underestimate the importance of clarity, one of the Four Cs of gemstone grading. For faceted gems, basic clarity grading involves evaluating…
How to Buy a Lab-Grown Diamond in 2021
Lab-grown diamonds are rising in popularity because they are cost-effective, conflict-free, and environmentally friendly. They have the same…
Lab-Grown Diamond Pricing
Just like natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are priced according to the Four Cs: color, cut, clarity, and carat. However, lab-grown diamonds…
Does the GIA Certify Lab-Grown Diamonds?
Yes, the GIA has been grading lab-grown diamonds since 2007. However, the reports the GIA previously offered for lab-grown diamonds were very…
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