Diamond Jewelry

The Best Lab Diamond Gifts for Mom This Mother’s Day 2026

Mother’s Day is coming up around the corner and will be here soon.  For some, this time leading up to this national holiday it will be spent nervously searching for the best gift to give.  For many...

3 Types of Lab Diamond Bracelets for The Perfect Mothers' Day Gift 

Spring has sprung and it’s time to put away the puffy coat and get out the short sleeves.  Out come the wrists that have been under cuffs all winter long; and on the wrists: the bling. Whether it ...

Is Diamond Cut More Important Than Diamond Origin?  

What is most important in a diamond?  According to recent research, US consumers buy more diamonds than the rest of the world combined.  So it must come as no surprise that we are not only the worl...

Pros vs Cons of Custom Lab Diamond Engagement Rings

There are few things facing a to-be-betrothed couple that can feel as daunting as picking out engagement rings.  Economic pressures, time constraints, and limited availability of stock at local jew...

What Are Custom Engagement Rings? 

Don't you want your engagement ring to be as beautiful as possible and filled with as much personal sentiment as you can get? Most people think that the terms “custom” and “bespoke” refers to item...

How long does it take to make a lab diamond?

Instantaneous pleasure is one of the hallmarks of our new world.  Push a button and be transported. Swipe right for love  Take a pill to relieve the pain… Anything that takes time probably takes to...

Is Yellow Gold As Good As Gold? 

Gold One of the most enchanting, mesmerizing, life changing elements in our world.  Gold is so important, it is used as a measure of practically everything else. Phrases like “as good as gold,” and...

What are the Parts of an Engagement Ring

A proposal can be one of the most exciting moments of your life, no matter what side of the knee you are on. It can also be a nerve-wracking experience, no matter what side of the knee you are on. ...

Diamond Grading Reports for Lab Diamonds

In this article we outline what reports are, where to get them, what goes into IGI and GIA certification reports for diamonds, and why it is important to have a diamond certified and graded.

Moissanite vs Lab Grown Diamonds: Which is Better

Unfortunately, lab grown diamonds are still regularly confused with diamond simulants, especially moissanite and CZ. In this article we are going to clear up some of that confusion. 

3 Essential Tips for Matching Your Wedding and Engagement Rings

How do you match your wedding ring to your engagement ring?  Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! It's time to get those wedding bands in order and all tuned up.  Wedding bands can often be ...

The Truth About “Real” Diamonds

What Are Real Diamonds? Diamonds are carbon crystals revered and adored for their dazzling intensity of light play, conductivity and hardness.  Because of their refractive ability they can split wh...

How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?

Lab grown diamonds are one of the marvels that came out of the 20th century, and are today rocking, rolling, and rocketing to increasing popular demand, especially for diamond engagement rings.  B...

Do Lab Grown Diamonds Test as Diamonds?

How do you know if a gem is a diamond? Or if it is a real diamond? What about whether it's a lab created diamond (aka a lab grown diamond) or a mined diamond? These are questions we get quite a lot...

Four Thoughtful, Sustainable Gift Ideas

Are you searching for a trendy, practical, and environmentally friendly gift you can feel good about? Giving sustainable presents is a fantastic way to show someone special in your life that you ca...

All About Radiant Cut Diamonds

Are you looking for a special kind of diamond? Do you enjoy the scintillation of brilliant cuts but prefer a shape like a step cut? What about something that combines the two? Well, you’re in luck,...

What are Cushion Shape (Cut) Diamonds and Why Love Them?

Are you interested in Cushion cut diamonds but aren’t quite sure whether to go all in, or even where to start? By the end of this Michael Gabriels blog on cushion diamonds, we hope you’ve learned a...

Can Sustainable Engagement Rings Make a Difference?

Are you looking for a sustainable engagement ring? Are you concerned with where your jewelry comes from and how it's made? Most jewelry on the market today is not sustainable, and a sizeable amount...