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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.

Are Lab Diamonds Conflict Free? The Honest Answer

Are Lab Diamonds Conflict Free? The Honest Answer

A diamond’s beauty should not ask you to look away from its story. So, are lab diamonds conflict free? Often, they can offer a clear alternative to diamonds tied to... Read More
Are Uncut Diamonds More Affordable Than Polished?

Are Uncut Diamonds More Affordable Than Polished?

A raw diamond does not arrive with a perfect round outline, a bright white flash, or a grading report built around traditional sparkle. It arrives with texture, depth, and a... Read More
A Practical Guide to Custom Jewelry Timelines

A Practical Guide to Custom Jewelry Timelines

A custom ring should never feel like an item checked off a list. It begins with a stone that catches your eye, a detail that feels unmistakably yours, and a... Read More
A Practical Guide to Wholesale Raw Diamonds

A Practical Guide to Wholesale Raw Diamonds

A raw diamond does not arrive with the polished certainty of a traditional brilliant-cut stone. It arrives with its own landscape: crystalline faces, soft inclusions, unexpected color, and a silhouette... Read More
Tanzanite vs Sapphire Durability for Rings

Tanzanite vs Sapphire Durability for Rings

A ring should feel at home in your life, not tucked away in a box because you are afraid to wear it. When considering tanzanite vs sapphire durability, the real... Read More
How to Select Tanzanite Color for Your Ring

How to Select Tanzanite Color for Your Ring

A tanzanite can look like midnight blue in one moment and soft violet in the next. That shifting character is exactly what makes the stone so compelling, and why learning... Read More
Kimberley Certified Diamonds Meaning, Clearly

Kimberley Certified Diamonds Meaning, Clearly

A diamond can be visually extraordinary and still leave you with questions about where it came from. For couples choosing an engagement ring that reflects their values as much as... Read More
How to Source Gemstones Ethically for Your Ring

How to Source Gemstones Ethically for Your Ring

A gemstone can be beautiful before it is set, polished, or photographed. It can also carry a long, complicated history. For couples choosing an engagement ring with real intention, learning... Read More
How to Choose Ethical Wedding Jewelry With Care

How to Choose Ethical Wedding Jewelry With Care

A wedding ring can be small enough to rest on your hand, yet carry a remarkably large story: where its stone came from, who shaped its metal, and how it... Read More
An Ethical Sourcing Example for Engagement Rings

An Ethical Sourcing Example for Engagement Rings

A raw diamond holds its own kind of landscape: natural planes, softened edges, inclusions that catch the light like mist. Choosing one for an engagement ring can feel deeply personal.... Read More