Sustainable Jewelry Blog

The Best Lab Diamond Gifts for Mom This Mother’s Day 2025

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 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...

Debunking the Myth: There Are No Disadvantages of Lab-Grown Diamonds

When it comes to choosing the perfect diamond for engagement rings or other special occasions, many people are now considering lab-grown diamonds as an alternative to mined diamonds. As interest in...

Choosing the right Lab-Grown Marquise Diamond

One of the most popular fancy shapes for diamonds, the Marquise sports an unmistakable football-shaped outline that is striking from afar, making it a popular choice for diamond engagement rings.  ...

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,” ...

Do Rose Gold Engagement Rings Turn Your Fingers Green?

Have you ever wondered what the red desert sun would look like wrapped around your finger?  (Ok, maybe that's just me.)  In any case, it would look a lot like rose gold, or some variation of it; es...

The Scoop On Brilliant White Gold 

What shines like the sun, is tough as nails, and is popular with diamonds? White gold obviously, (and platinum, but we'll be covering platinum in another article.) Cheek aside, white gold has held ...

How to Choose an Engagement Ring Shank

Choosing the shank of an engagement ring is as important as any other part, especially as it will greatly affect the comfort of the wearer. Learn more about ring shanks here.

How to Choose a Diamond Engagement Ring Setting

Congratulations! As Grammy award-winning and record breaker Beyonce says, it’s time to put a ring on it.  As you take this milestone step forward into a bright and happy future, you may find that ...

3 Carat Lab-Created Diamond Rings: A Price Guide

Every diamond is different from the next and possesses its own individual properties. When it comes to engagement rings, you deserve one that is as special as your love story. A 3 carat lab-grown d...

Anatomy 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

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. 

How to Buy An Ethical Engagement Ring Online

Congratulations on finding that special person you want to spend your life with! Now that it's time to get an engagement ring, you have almost infinite choices in styles, stones, and settings; but ...