Tag Archives: Gemstone

Sometimes diamonds aren’t a girl’s (or your budget’s) best friend. The good news is: non-diamond engagement rings are trending big-time these days, so you have many elegant options…

You might scoff at the idea of man-made diamonds vs mined diamonds, but lab created diamonds are a booming industry these days for many reasons. Contrary to what you might think, lab diamonds are “real” diamonds, but what exactly are a lab created diamonds? How do they differ from earth-mined diamonds? Are they a good alternative?..

Woo hoo, you’re getting engaged! Congrats to you! Will you surprise your husband-to-be with an engagement ring, or will you pick your rings out together? This is just the first of many questions that come when you start thinking about getting engaged. Get ready for everyone asking you when the big day is, who’s in the bridal party and more wedding related questions. In this complete guide to gay men’s engagement rings, we’re going to go over why some men do, and some don’t wear engagement rings as well as other tidbits you may want to know…

Are all diamonds a girl’s best friend? Not by any means, and you should know why. You probably know that not all diamonds are created equal regarding cut, clarity and other features. But do you know that some diamonds come with an ethical target on their back? We’re talking about blood diamonds. These diamonds originate from sources you don’t want to support. But what exactly is a blood diamond? Keep reading for the information you need to know…

Do you want a unique statement that says everything you and your future fiancee want in her engagement ring? It can be difficult to find just the right engagement ring in a jewelry store, where you may or may not have the option to design your own. Fortunately, there are a number of online jewelers that allow you to do just that — and often with a much greater selection of settings, precious metals, diamonds and other gemstones…

Okay, so almost any woman may consider this article common knowledge but we’re guessing there are a few hopeful fiancés and future grooms out there who may need a little brushing up in the ring department. After all, the rings are a big deal for your bride-to-be and a major purchase on your part. It’s important to know the difference before you begin your search. Here, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about engagement rings vs wedding rings…

Are you ready to propose to that special someone? Congrats! This is the start of an exciting journey for you and your sweetie and we want to help you save as much money as possible. Engagement rings are not cheap! But before you pop out your wallet and pop the question, find out the best time of year to buy an engagement ring, so you can save thousands and maybe put the savings towards a fun honeymoon…

Unlike many other months, the month of December is somewhat confusing when it comes to identifying a birthstone. There are a number of stones that are linked with this festive month depending upon which culture you associate yourself with. For the purpose of this article we will focus on the gemstone turquoise; however, we will also touch upon other commonly referenced stones. Learn where turquoise comes from, the physical properties that identify it from other stones and the history of its use among various civilizations…

Thinking of popping the question but are a little nervous about buying the right ring? We don’t blame you! Engagement ring advice is hard to come by. Typically, if you’re getting ring advice it’s from a retail jeweller. And let’s be honest, they’re probably trying to sell you the most expensive engagement ring. We’re here to help you! We have no jewelry stores so consider us an unbiased third-party, an older brother or sister if you will, helping you through the engagement ring search. This is our engagement rings 101 article and we consider it the ultimate engagement ring guide. So without further adieu, let’s dive in…

Of the four designated origins of birthstones, three point to the garnet as being the birthstone for the month of January. The traditional, modern and Ayurvedic birthstone systems all indicate this ancient stone as bringing the most luck to those born in the month of January. Used since the Bronze Age, this multi-color gem can be found in six individual “species” which are determined by the chemical makeup of each type. While most popularly this gem stone is recognized as a deep red gem, it actually comes in a variety of colors that have many uses that range from an industrial abrasive to water filtration…