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Choosing Colored Stones for Engagement Rings: A Practical Guide

When you're choosing a colored gemstone for an engagement ring, durability needs to be your top priority. Rings take a lot of wear and tear since we do a lot with our hands, and a ring you plan on...

Engagement Ring Settings: How They Affect Your Wedding Band Options

Shopping for an engagement ring? Before you focus solely on the stone and style, consider how your engagement ring setting will pair with a wedding band. This guide explains the three main setting ...

Understanding Carat Weights – And Why We Typically Refer to Millimeters Instead of Carats

You may have noticed that when we talk about the stone size, we typically refer to the millimeter size instead of the carat size. We do this because carat size is referring to the weight of the gem...

Engagement Rings – Should it be a Surprise?

You're ready to start engagement ring shopping. Congratulations! But, with all of the options and possibilities that exist, how do you know where to begin? While some folks still want their partn...

How to Care For & Clean Your Jewelry

Some of the questions we're asked most frequently, both via email and during in-person consultations, are how to take care of your new jewelry, be it wedding bands or an engagement ring. There are ...

Wedding Ring Profiles / Cross Sections and Terminology

If you are wondering what the difference is between multiple rings that appear the same to you, it can help look at the ring's profile. A ring profile is also known as a cross-section.

Which Colored Gemstones Are Durable Enough for Engagement Rings?

Discover the vibrant world of colored gemstones and why they make stunning, meaningful alternatives to traditional diamonds in engagement rings. This guide explores the durability, symbolism, and u...

Metal Finishes and Care

Metal finishes are surface treatments that change how your ring looks. Satin, matte, and brushed are different names for similar non-shiny finishes. Polished means shiny. Since finishes are shallo...

Masculine Engagement Rings

Engagement rings aren't just for one person in a relationship anymore. Whether you're a man, transmasculine, or anyone who wants a masculine-styled engagement ring, you have options. Since there i...

Why You Should Take Your Ring Off (Sometimes)

When couples pick up their rings, I often hear them say they don't plan on ever taking them off again. I get it—you're excited! But we recommend taking your ring off at least every night. Here's w...