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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 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
Best Custom Engagement Ring Designers

Best Custom Engagement Ring Designers

The best custom engagement ring designers are rarely the ones with the biggest showroom or the loudest advertising. They are the ones who listen closely, guide you with taste and... Read More
How Much Does It Cost to Make Custom Jewelry?

How Much Does It Cost to Make Custom Jewelry?

A custom ring can start as a sketch, a loose stone, or a feeling you want to hold onto forever. When people ask how much does it cost to make... Read More
Custom Jewelry Design Online, Done Personally

Custom Jewelry Design Online, Done Personally

A custom ring rarely begins with a setting. It starts with a feeling - the pull toward something that does not look like everyone else’s ring, and should not. For... Read More
Are Raw Diamonds Worth Anything?

Are Raw Diamonds Worth Anything?

A raw diamond can look surprisingly modest at first glance - more like a frosted crystal than the polished stone most people picture in a ring box. That is exactly... Read More