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All the information you need to learn about our process, our updates, our rough diamonds and artisanal sapphires, and everything in between.

Raw Diamonds vs Polished Diamonds

Raw Diamonds vs Polished Diamonds

The moment you start comparing raw diamonds vs polished diamonds, you realize this is not just a question of sparkle. It is a question of personality, design, and what you... Read More
Loose Uncut Diamonds Wholesale: What to Know

Loose Uncut Diamonds Wholesale: What to Know

A parcel of rough diamonds can look deceptively simple at first glance - earthy surfaces, irregular shapes, a soft natural luster instead of a high-polish flash. But in loose uncut... Read More
Sapphire vs Diamond Engagement Rings

Sapphire vs Diamond Engagement Rings

Some rings announce themselves the second you see them. A deep blue sapphire catches light with a quiet richness. A diamond flashes brighter, sharper, more familiar. When couples compare sapphire... Read More
9 Best Stones for Unique Engagement Rings

9 Best Stones for Unique Engagement Rings

There is usually a moment when a couple realizes a standard white diamond solitaire is not the ring. Maybe it feels too expected. Maybe it looks beautiful, but not personal.... Read More
How to Choose Engagement Rings Inspired by Nature

How to Choose Engagement Rings Inspired by Nature

A ring can say a lot before anyone asks to see it. Some feel polished, formal, and expected. Others feel like they belong to a real person - someone with... Read More
How to Design Bespoke Rings That Feel Personal

How to Design Bespoke Rings That Feel Personal

A bespoke ring should not feel like a nicer version of something already sitting in a display case. It should feel unmistakably yours - shaped by your taste, your story,... Read More
A Guide to Raw Diamond Rings

A Guide to Raw Diamond Rings

The ring that keeps catching your eye probably does not look like everyone else’s. It may have a jagged silhouette, a soft matte shimmer, or an organic shape that feels... Read More
How to Choose Raw Diamonds for Your Ring

How to Choose Raw Diamonds for Your Ring

A raw diamond does not win you over by being flawless. It wins you over by having presence. The right stone can feel earthy, architectural, soft, icy, moody, or almost... Read More
Nature Inspired Bridal Jewelry That Feels Personal

Nature Inspired Bridal Jewelry That Feels Personal

A wedding ring does not have to look polished into sameness to feel timeless. Nature inspired bridal jewelry speaks to something more personal - the irregular edge of a raw... Read More
Loose Raw Diamonds for Sale: What to Look For

Loose Raw Diamonds for Sale: What to Look For

A raw diamond tells on itself right away. Before it is ever cut into symmetry, it shows its own texture, silhouette, and light in a way that feels less manufactured... Read More