Gold is the quintessential symbol of wealth. That shiny yellow metal is shorthand for wealth and opulence. But did you know it’s not always yellow? Gold can be rose, green, white, black, or even purple. … Read more
Pear-shaped fruits and pear-shaped gemstones are barely related. For diamonds, mineraloids, and other precious stones, a pear cut is an upside-down teardrop. In the industry, it’s described as a cross between an oval and a … Read more
If you (and your spouse-to-be) are into white metals, platinum is as premium as you can get. We love it because it’s sleek and hypo-allergenic. So even if your beloved is sensitive to metals, they … Read more
When you’re hunting down art deco engagement rings, you’ll sometimes see them referred to as antique rings. Or architectural rings. The style was popular in the 1920s and 1930s and was largely quirky. Art deco … Read more
The princess cut is a square – or sometimes a low-ratio rectangle – with a focus on sparkle. It has numerous facets, so the stone’s internal angles and planes. And it’s those endless-looking angles that … Read more
Are you ready to pop the question? Have you found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and are ready to propose to them? Are you unsure about the kind … Read more
Ruby engagement rings are highly prized. That blood-red shade symbolizes life and love, and wisdom across cultures. The world’s most prized rubies come from Myanmar (Burma). But these are getting exceedingly rare, so Mozambican rubies … Read more
For a long time, pearls were shorthand for a certain kind of elegance. They were all about sophistication, class, and old-world charm. And we’ve all heard the idioms. Diving for pearls. Clutching pearls. Even Disney … Read more
If you’re shopping for a partner that likes shine and sparkle, oval engagement rings are a hit. Particularly if it’s a crystalline gemstone like a diamond or sapphire (as opposed to turquoise or jade). Oval … Read more
The first thing people think of when they hear of an engagement ring is a bride. Ever since my childhood, I have only seen engagement rings being given to women, whether on TV or in … Read more