To create the perfect Radiant-cut Engagement Ring, you need to start with the perfect Radiant-cut Diamond. Then, you need to pair it with a beautiful Setting that lets the Radiant be the star of the show. Read on to learn how to pick a perfectly-cut Radiant Diamond and build a beautiful Ring around it. And […]
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Do you need VVS Clarity for your Diamond?
Do you need VVS Clarity for your Diamond to be eye clean? In most cases, absolutely not! On a Brilliant-Cut Diamond (Round, Oval, Pear, Princess, Cushion, Marquise, Heart, Radiant), you’re usually eye-clean at VS1 Clarity up to 4 carats. On a Step-Cut Diamond (Emerald-Cut and Asscher), you’re good with a VS1 Clarity up to around […]
What Diamond size is too big?
What’s the carat size at which your Diamond is too big? Ask some ladies and they’ll say “none”. If yours is one of these, head for the hills (kidding, kind of). With Lab-Grown Diamonds, today’s (10-17-2023) $3,000 average budget gets you a perfectly-cut 3 carat IGI Graded CVD Type IIA Diamond, “F” Color and “VS1” […]
Diamond Carat Weight versus Size
A Diamond’s Carat Weight and Size are not the same thing! Ever noticed that when you look at an Oval Diamond and a Princess-Cut Diamond of the same Carat Weight, the Oval looks larger? That’s because the Oval’s surface area is much greater than the equivalent Princess-Cut’s. Read on for more info on Diamond Carat […]
At what point can you tell the difference between Diamond Color Grades?
It can be very difficult to tell the difference between Diamond Color Grades online. Remember that to optimize your budget on the biggest Diamond, you’ll find to find the lowest Color Grade that looks “white” in your desired Diamond’s shape and Carat Weight. So, where will you start to see differences between Color Grades? When […]
Is $5,000 enough for an Engagement Ring?
Is $5,000 enough for an Engagement Ring? Is $5,000 enough for an Engagement Ring? Absolutely! $5,000 is about twice the budget needed for an “average” Lab Diamond Engagement Ring and a little more than what you need for an “average” Natural Diamond Engagement Ring. Read on for some examples of Engagement Rings well within a […]
Excellent Cut Diamond versus a poorly-cut Diamond
Excellent Cut Diamonds What’s the difference between an Excellent Cut Diamond and a poorly-cut Diamond? An Excellent Cut Diamond sparkles more, shows beautiful symmetry and even light return, and looks brighter than a poorly-cut stone. Read on to learn more, and make sure your Diamond’s Cut is prioritized- that’s the most important aspect of making […]
Oval Engagement Rings
Oval Engagement Rings Oval Engagement Rings are having a moment. They’ve been one of the most popular shapes for an Engagement Ring’s center Diamond since 2020. Want to learn more about buying an Oval Diamond? Want to see some examples of Oval Rings we’ve made recently? Read on for all things Oval Diamond and when […]
How To Pick An Engagement Ring
How To Pick An Engagement Ring Picking an Engagement Ring is an emotional and extremely personal process. You want to pick the perfect Ring for your soulmate, but you may want to keep it a surprise. So how do you go about picking the perfect Engagement Ring without totally spoiling the surprise? Let’s dive in. […]
What is a Solitaire Engagement Ring?
A Solitaire Engagement Ring is the classic look, a plain gold or platinum band and a large Diamond in the middle. No accent diamonds or large side stones, just a spotlight on the Center Diamond. Read on to see a few of the Solitaire Engagement Rings we’ve recently made and click here to start designing […]