Stories, guides & care
Everything we know about choosing, styling and caring for fine jewelry — written by the people who make it.
Lab-Grown vs Natural Alexandrite: What Shoppers Actually Need to Know
Alexandrite changes color because chromium atoms in its crystal absorb two wavelength ranges simultaneously — leaving both green and red transmission open....
Aquamarine vs Diamond Engagement Ring - The Complete Comparison
Aquamarine vs diamond engagement rings compared: color, sparkle, durability, price, and when an icy blue aquamarine ring makes more sense than a...
Aquamarine vs Sapphire Engagement Rings: The Complete Comparison
Aquamarine vs sapphire for an engagement ring — how the two blue gems compare on hardness and durability, color, meaning, and price,...
March Birthstone Rings: The Complete Aquamarine Engagement Guide
March's birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. A verified, complete guide to aquamarine's meaning, color, history, and Mohs 7.5–8 durability — plus how...
The Best Settings for Moss Agate Engagement Rings
Moss agate is soft and one-of-a-kind, so the setting matters. The best settings for moss agate engagement rings — why the bezel...
Wedding Ring Sets for Him and Her - The Complete Matching Guide
Wedding ring sets for him and her: how to choose matching or complementary designs, coordinate metals, judge quality, get the fit and...
Are Herkimer Diamond Rings Durable? The Daily-Wear Guide
Are Herkimer diamond rings durable enough for daily wear? A clear guide to their Mohs 7 hardness, scratch and chip resistance, the...
What Is My Birthstone? Birthstones by Month, Color & Meaning
Find your birthstone by month. A complete birthstone chart with every month's stone, its color and meaning, traditional vs modern birthstones, and...
Is Moissanite A Lab-Grown Diamond?
Is moissanite a lab-grown diamond? No — here's the clear answer, why the two are confused, what each stone really is, whether...
Does Synthetic Alexandrite Change Color?
Yes — synthetic (lab-created) alexandrite changes color just like natural alexandrite. How the color change works, how lab alexandrite is made, how...
Coffin Cut Engagement Rings Guide
Coffin cut engagement rings explained: what the elongated cut is, its meaning and edgy aesthetic, best gemstones, durability, settings, and who it's...
Men's Engagement Rings - Do Men Wear Them, What They Mean & How to Choose One
Men's engagement rings explained: do men wear them, what they mean, and how to choose the right metal, style, stone, fit, and...
