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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 ...

Guide to White Metals for Wedding & Engagement Rings

Choosing the right white metal is about more than color. In this guide, we compare sterling silver, Continuum silver, white gold, palladium, and platinum to help you find the metal that fits your l...

Natural Diamonds vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds vs. Moissanite: Choosing the Right Stone for Your Ring

Choosing between natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, and moissanite can be overwhelming. This guide breaks down the differences to help you find the stone that fits your budget, lifestyle, and va...

Shopping for Fine Jewelry: Reflections, Considerations, and Maintenance

With summer fast approaching, we are gearing up for wedding season. Shopping for engagement and wedding jewelry is definitely going to be on the to-do list. We’d like to share some reflections, con...

Three Reasons to Consider Stand-in Proposal Jewelry

Did you know that one of the most popular times for proposals is during the November, December holiday season? It’s a time when family and friends are already gathered together, so basking in the g...

Why We Are No Longer Using the Term "Conflict-free"

At Aide-mémoire Jewelry, we no longer use the term "conflict-free" to describe our diamonds. While the Kimberley Process aims to prevent the trade of diamonds used to finance armed conflict, its na...

A Recipe for Jewelry Care: 5 Reasons Why You Should Remove Your Ring Before Cooking this Holiday Season

I think of November, December, and even early January, as one giant crescendo of cooking. With so many holidays and celebrations dotting these months, chances are you will be prepping for a few fes...

3 Things to Discuss with Your Partner before Wedding Ring Shopping

For many people, the wedding ring is the first piece of fine jewelry (or even jewelry) they will wear. And it’s something you will wear every day for decades. This can make shopping for a wedding r...

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...