The Journal
Straightforward guides to diamonds, metals, and jewelry, so you can shop and design with confidence. Have a question we haven't covered? Ask us directly.
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds: What's Actually Different
Same chemistry, same sparkle, different origin story — here's what actually separates a lab-grown diamond from a mined one, and how to decide which is right for you.
Read the Post Metals & Materials10K, 14K, 18K, Platinum, or Silver: How to Choose Your Metal
Karat percentages, white gold vs. yellow gold, and which metal actually fits your lifestyle, skin, and budget — broken down plainly.
Read the Post Ring SizingWhy Your Ring Size Isn't Always the Same Number
Heat, cold, salt, travel, even the time of day — your fingers really do change size, and it matters more than you'd think for a custom order.
Read the Post SettingsProng, Bezel, Cathedral & More: A Guide to Setting Styles
High or low, prong or bezel, cathedral or classic — how each setting style affects sparkle, security, and everyday wearability.
Read the Post Diamond ShapesEvery Diamond Shape and Cut, Explained
From the mathematically perfect round brilliant to the antique old mine cut built to sparkle by candlelight — a shape-by-shape guide, history included.
Read the Post Diamond EducationDiamond Clarity & Color: What Actually Matters for Each Cut
The grading scales, explained plainly — and why an emerald cut needs a much higher clarity than a cushion to stay eye-clean.
Read the Post Fancy ColorsFancy Color Diamonds 101: Pink, Blue, Yellow & Beyond
What causes a diamond to be pink, blue, or yellow instead of colorless — and how lab-grown stones are making fancy colors accessible.
Read the Post Fancy ColorsChampagne Diamonds: The Warm, Affordable Alternative
Once considered a lower grade, brown and champagne diamonds are now a sought-after, budget-friendly way to size up in carat weight.
Read the Post Diamond ShapesFancy Cuts: Why Non-Round Diamonds Are Having a Moment
Elongated shapes can look bigger, cost less per carat, and stand out from the crowd — here's the case for going fancy.
Read the Post Ring SizingWhat Carat Weight Actually Looks Like on Your Hand
The same carat weight reads completely differently on a size 5 finger than a size 8 — here's how to choose weight and shape by proportion, not just budget.
Read the Post NecklacesNecklace Chain Styles: Figaro, Paperclip, Rope & More
Every major chain style, what makes each one's link pattern unique, and how to pick the right one for your pendant.
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