What Does a Blue Diamond Look Like? The Ultimate A-Z Resource
Let me be brutally honest: asking “what does a blue diamond look like?” is the wrong question. It’s like asking what the sky looks like—the real answer isn’t one thing. A real blue
Ask Aurelia: When Do You Buy Wedding Rings? My Stress-Free 3-Month Plan
The most critical advice for the question when do you buy wedding rings is to start shopping at least three months before your wedding date, with the goal of placing your final order no
How Much is a 2 Carat Moissanite Worth? A Jeweler’s Head-to-Head Comparison
A high-quality 2-carat moissanite is worth between $1,900 and $2,600 for a complete engagement ring, with the final price depending on the brand of the moissanite, the complexity of the setting, and
The Diamond Detective: 7 Pro Tips to Find Out Exactly What Ring She Wants
The best ways to find out what ring a girl wants are to become a detective of her personal style, analyze her existing jewelry, check her social media for clues,
The Ultimate Guide to Trading In Your Diamond Ring for an Upgrade
Yes, you can absolutely trade-in your diamond ring for an upgrade, and your two primary paths are using a retailer’s official “upgrade program” for convenience, or selling the diamond ring
IGI vs. GIA: A Jeweler Explains Which Diamond Certificate to Trust
No, for natural diamonds, IGI certification is not considered as good as GIA due to a documented history of more lenient and inconsistent grading. However, for lab-grown diamonds, IGI has become the
Why is Moissanite So Cheap? A Jeweler Explains the Real Reason
Moissanite is not “cheap,” it’s affordably and efficiently priced because it’s created in a lab through a streamlined process, while natural diamonds have an extremely long, complex, and artificially inflated
When is the Best Time to Buy an Diamond Ring? An Insider’s Guide
The best time of year to buy an engagement ring or your first diamond ring is a strategic trade-off: the holiday season (November-December) offers the most advertised sales on settings,
Thinking of Selling a Diamond Ring? Here’s Why a Pawn Shop is Your Last Resort.
Let’s be honest. There are a hundred different reasons you might be looking up where to sell a diamond ring, and almost none of them are easy. Maybe it’s a pawn shop
Diamond Fluorescence: The Unfiltered Truth About a Diamond’s Glow
Let’s settle the debate right now: for a tiny fraction of diamonds, yes, diamond fluorescence can be a flaw. For the vast majority, it’s a complete non-issue. And for a very specific
