There are two types of asscher cuts for diamonds and gemstone rings, which is the standard and the royal. The standard asscher cut was developed by Joseph Asscher in 1902 while the royal asscher was created by an Asscher ancestor in 2001. The standard asscher has 58 facets with a small table and high crown. […]
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I really appreciate that we live in a time where you can shop for your partner’s (or your own) dream engagement ring from the comfort of your own couch (or bed, or bathtub — no judgment.) I think the advantages are twofold. First, online jewelry shopping has made it possible for companies like Brilliant Earth
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Whether you’re looking for a statement cocktail ring or a beautiful necklace, pink gemstones make for a unique and beautiful statement. And no pink gemstone is more famous – or precious– than a pink diamond. Just how glamorous and expensive can a pink diamond be? That’s on a show for a Spring 2021 auction in
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Shopping for jewelry online can be stressful, especially when you’re shopping for something as significant as an engagement ring. The internet is a big place and there are a lot of online retailers out there. The sheer volume of choices can be overwhelming. Luckily, I’m here to help! A common comparison is Diamond Nexus vs
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If you’re looking for jewelry that is sweet, playful, and even a little calming, you may be looking for pink moissanite jewelry. I find pink to be such a soothing color. Maybe it’s because I’m a millennial. Or perhaps it’s associated with happy childhood memories. In the past, studies performed on the comforting abilities of
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The diamond industry has changed quite a bit over the last few decades. After a lot of the unethical and environmentally detrimental practices of the industry were finally brought to light, new emphasis was placed on transparency, labor laws, and environmental responsibility. Brilliant Earth and Clean Origin are both companies that are particularly adamant about
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Confession time: I hated my birthstone when I was a kid. My friends and I would go to the mall and they would all walk out of Claire’s with colorful, sparkly rings in gumdrop shades and I’d be stuck with clear — boring, inconspicuous clear! Clear is not a bold enough color for a passionate,
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Sometimes the decision to sell old jewelry is personal: divorce and breakups happen, and it feels good to sell your engagement and wedding rings as a form of closure. Sometimes selling jewelry isn’t personal at all: maybe you inherited a shoebox full of baubles from a distant aunt with an addiction to the Home Shopping
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Pearls have long been a mainstay in fashion, considered the epitome of elegance. Pearls have been the jewelry of choice for many notable public figures, including Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel, Jacqueline Kennedy, and members of the British Royal Family. TL;DR: My top trusted online retailer is Huge Tomato Jewelry via this section of their website
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If you’re thinking of ordering diamonds online or a custom engagement ring online, brace yourself. My Bottom Line Up Front Summary: I really like both of these online retailers, BUT if I have to pick one I’m going with Blue Nile here first (better selection and competitive pricing for ALL budgets). I’ll still price compare over
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