Journal
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Can you choose something other than diamonds for your Engagement Ring?
Diamonds quickly gained popularity as an Engagement Ring material when Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave Mary of Burgundy the first known Diamond Engagement Ring in 1477. Eventually, the rest of...
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What is the vein of love?
Ancient Egyptians believed that the left hand's fourth finger, known as the "ring finger," contains a special vein that travels straight to the heart. Engagement and Wedding Rings are customarily...
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The History of Engagement Rings
The first recorded instance of a Diamond Engagement Ring was in 1477, with the custom of gifting a ring (in a variety of forms) to express one's love and devotion to...
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Do lab-grown diamonds actually have a smaller carbon footprint?
As the name implies, lab-grown diamonds are ones that are produced in a laboratory setting as opposed to being mined from the Earth. Blog continued ...
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Lab-grown Diamonds
If you follow along with our social media stories you have likely seen us posting recently about “Lab Grown Diamonds”, which may or may not be a completely new phrase and...
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Diamond Clarity
Fun fact, natural diamonds are the result of carbon exposed to tremendous heat and pressure deep in the earth. Blog continued ...
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Diamond Colour
This is the SECOND MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR to consider when you are buying a diamond. Blog continued ...
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Diamond Carat
Carat is a term used to express the overall weight of a diamond, not its size as many people mistakenly believe. Each carat is subdivided into 100 'points' which allows...
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Diamond Cut
This is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect to consider when purchasing a diamond. Blog continued ...