History of The Diamond as an Engagement Ring If you’ve ever heard Beyonce’s “Single Ladies,” you’re familiar with the refrain, “If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it.” But where does the idea of putting a ring on it come…
Hand Sanitizer and Fine Jewelry Chances are, you have hand sanitizer in your purse, pocket, or glove compartment — and with good reason! With the Covid-19 pandemic still hanging around, better safe than sorry. However, one thing most people haven’t…
All About Type IIA Diamonds Most people stumble across the 4 C’s of a diamond when researching an engagement ring. After all, those play a major factor in determining a diamond’s value and cost. But some people like to take it a step further —…
Origin of Natural Diamonds When we think of chemistry, most people think of labs with beakers and test tubes. What chemistry actually is the field of study about how properties interact, combine, and change. And one such instance of a naturally occurring…
Meet the Key 10138 Move over, Hope Diamond - there’s a new diamond in town. Weighing in at a whopping 101.38 carats, Sotheby’s is auctioning off a pear-shape D color flawless diamond for an estimated $10-$15 million. Here’s the kicker: unlike…
Five Mistakes You Can Make When Selling Diamonds We’ve been buying diamonds since 1922, which means we’ve seen the most common mistakes people make when they go to sell their valuables. If you have a loose stone or a piece of diamond jewelry that…
The Best Non-Diamond Alternatives To Engagement Rings Diamonds have been the go-to choice for many when it comes to engagement rings. Yet lately, we’ve seen couples opt for other stones to recognize their love. Perhaps there’s a desire to be more…
Engagement Season An engagement ring is a symbol of forever, of finding love and your happily ever after. While engagements happen year-round, we’ve found that May tends to be a popular month for our customers. And though ring shopping can be overwhelming…
