The Raw Diamond Blog

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

Rough Diamond Rings - The practical side: How to care for them

If you're considering - or already have - a raw diamond ring, then you're probably wondering if it's a practical choice. You've got questions like - will it last? Will... Read More

A Note About Our Sourcing of Rough Diamonds, Gemstones and Ceylon Sapphires

Every once in a while, it's important to come back to what we are really all about, and why we're here. I originally started The Raw Stone with two goals in... Read More

Partnering With The Glacier Conservancy to Support Stewardship of Our Natural Protected Lands

We are so pleased to announce our partnership with The Glacier Conservancy. As part of this partnership, we are donating 10% of sales of our newest ring collection - The... Read More

Are diamonds unnecessarily expensive?

You've probably heard that there's an oversupply of diamonds in the world, and that diamonds are not actually rare. You may have also heard that there is a conglomerate of... Read More

Rough diamonds – how to understand our rough diamond descriptions.

So, you want to choose a rough diamond from our collection, perhaps for a raw diamond engagement ring, or a piece of rough diamond jewelry for a loved one or... Read More

30 Unique Raw, Rustic, and Rough Diamond Engagement Rings - The Raw Stone Featured on Brides.com

We've got some awesome news! We are honored to have one of our raw diamond engagement ring designs included in Brides.com's amazing list of rough diamond rings! Check out the... Read More

Lots of rough diamonds and raw diamonds and colored diamonds

5 Steps to Choosing the Right Stone for Your Rough Diamond Engagement Ring

You're ready to create a beautiful raw diamond engagement ring, but you have no idea how to choose that center rough diamond. Follow these steps to choose your perfect stone.... Read More

The Raw Stone's Founder Kerin Jacobs Interviewed in Investing.com

Wedding Diaries: This Alternative Engagement Ring Designer Lives For Diamonds in the Rough By: Eliana Sagarin July 09, 2019 Kerin Jacobs of The Raw Stone breaks down why 13 percent... Read More

Ethical Sourcing of Rough Diamonds

How to define an ethically-sourced rough diamond. When choosing your rough diamond, it's important to know exactly why it's ethically sourced, and what, exactly, that means. And, defining ethical sourcing... Read More

4 Excellent Reasons Why You Should Consider a Rough Diamond Engagement Ring

Your engagement is a magical time, when you and your partner take your relationship to the next level and commit to a lifetime together. Your engagement ring is a symbol... Read More