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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.

How to Evaluate Loose Diamonds with an Artist’s Eye

How to Evaluate Loose Diamonds with an Artist’s Eye

A loose diamond asks to be seen before it is set. Learning how to evaluate loose diamonds is less about finding a perfect stone on paper and more about noticing... Read More
Are Lab Diamonds Ethical Enough for Your Ring?

Are Lab Diamonds Ethical Enough for Your Ring?

A diamond can be grown in a matter of weeks, but the question behind it deserves more than a quick answer: are lab diamonds ethical enough for the ring you... Read More
Ready Made Engagement Rings With Real Character

Ready Made Engagement Rings With Real Character

The moment you find a ring that feels like your person, waiting can feel beside the point. Ready made engagement rings offer the pleasure of choosing a finished piece with... Read More
Can Raw Diamonds Be Certified? What Proof Means

Can Raw Diamonds Be Certified? What Proof Means

A raw diamond can look like a small piece of landscape: crystalline, weathered, quietly luminous, and unlike any other. But can raw diamonds be certified in the same way as... Read More
12 Nontraditional Bridal Jewelry Ideas to Love

12 Nontraditional Bridal Jewelry Ideas to Love

A bridal set does not have to begin with a white, round diamond and end with a perfectly matched band. The most memorable nontraditional bridal jewelry ideas often start somewhere... Read More
A Custom Tanzanite Engagement Ring, Made Personal

A Custom Tanzanite Engagement Ring, Made Personal

A custom tanzanite engagement ring begins with a color that refuses to blend in. Tanzanite can shift from velvety blue to violet, with flashes of lavender in the right light.... Read More
Best Metals for Raw Diamonds in Engagement Rings

Best Metals for Raw Diamonds in Engagement Rings

A raw diamond is not meant to disappear into a setting. Its irregular planes, soft matte surface, and one-of-a-kind silhouette deserve a metal that supports its character rather than competing... Read More
A Guide to Diamond Provenance for Ring Buyers

A Guide to Diamond Provenance for Ring Buyers

A diamond can be ancient, natural, and completely unlike any other stone in the world. But when it becomes part of an engagement ring, its story should not begin at... Read More
Best Gemstones for Bridal Rings That Feel Like You

Best Gemstones for Bridal Rings That Feel Like You

A bridal ring does not have to follow a script. The best gemstones for bridal rings are the ones that hold their beauty in real life, suit the way you... Read More
Your Guide to Ethically Sourced Sapphires

Your Guide to Ethically Sourced Sapphires

A sapphire can hold a whole landscape in its color: the pale blue of rain over the mountains, deep ocean green, midnight violet, or a soft peach that feels lit... Read More