In 2023, you don’t need to spend 3 months’ salary for a beautiful Engagement Ring. You need less than 2 months’ rent. Me, just now With skyrocketing home prices and cost of living, we’ve seen many young couples opt for a Lab-Grown Diamond Ring or a budget-optimized Natural Diamond Ring in the $2,000 – $5,000 […]
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How Much Should An Engagement Ring Cost?
How Much Should An Engagement Ring Cost? You can create a GORGEOUS Engagement Ring Around $3,000 – $4,000 ????
Lab Grown Diamonds Are Changing The Game
Lab Grown Diamonds are changing the game. In this post, we’ll cover compare Lab Diamonds to Naturals in terms of anatomy, look, and price.
At what Color Grade will my Diamond start to look yellow?
At what Color Grade will my Diamond start to look yellow? A Diamond will start to look yellow around a Color Grade “G”. “G” is the first grade in the “Near Colorless” range. While for Natural Diamonds, a G Color Diamond is an excellent option to keep the price down, for a Lab-Grown Diamond, your […]
Engagement Ring Color and Clarity Guide
A Quick Guide to Engagement Ring Color and Clarity The 4 Cs of Diamond Grading are Cut, Carat, Color, and Clarity, and should be prioritized in that order for your Engagement Ring. For maximum light return, your Diamond needs to be official “Ideal” Cut if Round and official “Excellent” Cut (or if not available, all […]
Your Guide To “Excellent” Cut Fancy-shape Diamonds
Your Guide To “Excellent” Cut Fancy-shape Diamonds If you were searching for a true “Excellent” Cut Fancy-shape Diamond before 2022, you’d be up the creek without a paddle. Fancy-shape Diamonds (any shape that’s not a Round Brilliant) did not receive an official Cut Grade on their Grading Report (aka Certificate) til then. HUGE problem. Cut […]
Popular Engagement Ring Trends 2024
What kind of Engagement Rings are the most popular entering 2024? We’re seeing two big trends- Oval Diamonds on classic accenting Settings, anything hidden halo, and pretty much any shape on a pavé band. And Lab-Grown Diamonds continue their takeover. Read on for more, and contact us if you need help creating your Dream Ring […]
Can you tell the difference between a Lab and a Natural Diamond?
Can you tell the difference between a Lab and Natural Diamond of the same quality? Absolutely not. Some consumers are (understandably) worried that if they buy a Lab-Grown Diamond for their Engagement Ring it won’t sparkle as much as a Natural Diamond. They also worry that their Lab-Grown Diamond Ring will look terrible when compared […]
I just got my Engagement Ring, where do I propose?
Picture this- you come in to pick up your Engagement Ring, and it’s a stunner. You open the box, and are greeted by a gorgeous Diamond in the center, exactly the shape and a lot larger than she’s expecting (your budget goes a lot further with a manufacturer like us). The Setting is perfect, a […]
Why should I buy a certified Diamond?
Why should I buy a certified Diamond? When shopping for an Engagement Ring, the center Diamond should always be certified. Why? Because without a grading report from a reputable 3rd party lab, the jeweler selling the stone can subjectively grade it to whatever quality they’d like, charge whatever they’d like, and tell you you’re getting a […]
5 Things To Ask Your Jeweler When Buying An Engagement Ring
A lot of guys and gals feel so confused when shopping for an Engagement Ring, reason being, you don’t know what you don’t know. Read on for the 5 biggest questions you need to ask your jeweler when shopping for a Ring, regardless of where you shop, to ensure you’re buying the best and brightest […]
Are Natural Diamonds a good investment?
Are Engagement Ring Natural Diamonds a good investment? The short answer is “No”! Does this hurt to hear? Absolutely! Does your girlfriend still want a Diamond? Absolutely, again! Let’s dive into why they’re not good investments, what the resale market looks like, and what you should do when it’s time to create your special someone’s […]
Want to buy a Lab Grown Diamond for your Engagement Ring?
Want to buy a Lab Grown Diamond for your Engagement Ring? You probably have a ton of questions. Like, are they “real” diamonds? Are they certified? Are they less or more expensive than Natural Diamonds? Read on for the most important things you need to know when buying a Lab Grown Diamond Ring. Are Lab […]