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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.

Ethical Bridal Jewelry Trends Worth Choosing

Ethical Bridal Jewelry Trends Worth Choosing

A bridal ring can be beautiful in a way that feels instantly familiar, or beautiful because no one has seen anything like it before. The most meaningful ethical bridal jewelry... En savoir plus
A Practical Guide to Jewelry Wholesale Buying

A Practical Guide to Jewelry Wholesale Buying

A wholesale order can shape the feeling of your entire jewelry collection. The right stones give your work a point of view; the wrong ones can leave you holding inventory... En savoir plus
How to Buy Loose Sapphires With a Designer’s Eye

How to Buy Loose Sapphires With a Designer’s Eye

A loose sapphire lets you begin with the part of the ring that matters most: the stone itself. Learning how to buy loose sapphires is less about chasing a perfect... En savoir plus
Bespoke vs Retail Jewelry: What Feels Personal?

Bespoke vs Retail Jewelry: What Feels Personal?

An engagement ring can be beautiful and still feel like it belongs to someone else. That is the real question behind bespoke vs retail jewelry: are you looking for a... En savoir plus
Ethical Engagement Ring Trends Worth Knowing

Ethical Engagement Ring Trends Worth Knowing

A perfectly matched round diamond was once the expected answer. Now, many couples are choosing stones with natural texture, unexpected color, and a visible sense of origin. Ethical engagement ring... En savoir plus
Natural Versus Lab Diamond Value Explained

Natural Versus Lab Diamond Value Explained

A diamond ring is rarely chosen for a spreadsheet. It is chosen in a quiet moment, after years of knowing someone, or in the middle of imagining a life together.... En savoir plus
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... En savoir plus
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... En savoir plus
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... En savoir plus
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... En savoir plus