What is a solitaire ring setting? The word “solitaire” comes from the Latin word “Solus,” meaning alone or sole; a solitaire ring is a ring with a single gemstone. For example, a diamond solitaire ring is a band with a single diamond gem. Solitaire settings…
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Choosing Diamond Shapes: Cushion Cut vs. Princess Cut
Cushion cut or Princess cut? Something as simple as selecting a gemstone shape can actually be a difficult choice. While round gemstones will always be a favorite, different cuts, such as the cushion and princess cuts, have surged in popularity. Below, we’ll cover the defining…
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The Milgrain Ring Buyer’s Guide
What is a Milgrain ring? Milgrain jewelry is surprisingly common in jewelry, although most people are unfamiliar with the term. Milgrain is a design or decoration on the edges of a piece of jewelry, commonly a ring, that resembles a row of tiny beads. Sometimes…
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Pinky Promise: Rose Gold Morganite Engagement Rings
Many a sentiment has been attached to the color pink. Far beyond its stereotype as a “girly” color, pink has deep connotations: health, joy, and gratitude; gentleness, grace, and gladness. And what higher emotion is expressed by the color pink than happiness? Maybe that’s why…
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A Match Made in Heaven: Rose Gold Moissanite Engagement Rings
Congratulations to Rachel & Jared on their recent engagement. Photo by Andrew Edwards Two people who are perfectly suited to each other; a very successful combination of two people or things. That’s how Merriam-Webster defines “a match made in heaven.” And that’s the intent behind every engagement and wedding ring…
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Celestial Engagement Rings: The Halo Setting
When it comes to your engagement ring making a bold statement about the divine love you and your partner have for each other, consider showcasing your precious gem in a Halo setting. What is a Halo Engagement Ring Setting? A halo engagement ring has a…
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