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 […]

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

As a jewelry designer with eight years of experience I know firsthand that finding the right diamond can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Luckily, there are two companies that consistently make the process easier. That way, you can choose your diamond without having a full-blown panic attack. Blue Nile and James Allen

Blue Nile and Tiffany & Co. are both upscale, preeminent, jewelry retailers known for their diamond engagement rings. My Top Line Up Front: While I prefer Blue Nile for having a better ONLINE customer experience, I ALSO like a completely different retailer overall. MY new favorite online retailer has to be James Allen here, with

For decade after decade, diamond engagement rings have been an investment.  Until about fifteen to twenty years ago, most engagement rings were bought at traditional jewelry stores in small boutiques or sprawling malls. The assumption was that a diamond ring should cost about three months’ salary, making it an important, expensive, and time-consuming endeavor. All

According to some statistics, as much as over eighty percent of engagement rings are diamonds, despite a recent trend towards diamond ring alternatives, including gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and morganite, and moissanite. But what many people don’t realize is that some of the popular engagement rings are not from natural diamonds, but from lab-grown diamonds,

Bottom Line Up Front Summary: While both brands are reputable, the better overall online experience and selection is definitely with the digitally native Blue Nile experience here. Blue Nile and Shane Co are some of the largest diamond retailers in the world. Most of their current activity happens online, on their websites, where you can order