Essentially a blend of the princess and emerald cuts, Asscher cut diamonds have brilliant faceting with X-shaped facets that go from the corners to the center cutlet. The cut features a flat table, big step facets, near-perfect symmetry, and a high crown with truncated corners that technically make Asscher cut gemstones an octagon, but they […]
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Emerald cut diamonds and gemstones are some of the most unique cuts on the market with elegant, steeped cuts resembling stairs that stray from the traditional triangle or kite-shaped facets. The unique look alone makes emerald cut engagement rings, diamonds, gemstones, and other jewelry a popular choice for those looking to stand out and make
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Did you know that three out of every four jewelry clients have jewelry made with a round brilliant diamond? The round brilliant is classic & compliments every look and style. In addition to its timeless appearance, this cut design has a low chipping risk and possesses the most sparkle & scintillation of any cut. Keep
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A heart-shaped gemstone or diamond is one of the rarest “fancy” shapes available from jewelers. This is because only a highly-skilled artisan can cut a gemstone into a heart properly. This is especially true of diamonds, which are much more challenging to work with due to their exceptional hardness. However, heart-cut diamonds and heart-shaped gemstones
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The pear cut or teardrop gemstone is one of the most popular cuts on the market today. That’s because, similarly to the round cut, it maximizes the gem’s potential for sparkling. It’s also a popular cut for rings due to its capacity to make the finger look thinner and longer. However, rings aren’t the only
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For engagement rings, the second most popular choice of diamonds is the princess cut. This square-shaped diamond haPs between 58 to 76 facets with a rounded top, resembling the shape of a pyramid that can brightly reflect light from one of its four beveled sides. If you are considering a princess cut for your special occasion,
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Why Should You Care About Ethically Sourced Gold and Precious Metals? Mining and sourcing of gold, precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones come at a great cost to human lives, communities, and the environment, something that’s not usually considered when one steps out to buy a piece of jewelry which is why we use 100% recycled
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Many people have a similar problem: pushed to the back of the jewelry box is a piece of jewelry that is never worn because it’s in need of repair. People often are unsure if their jewelry is worth the cost of repair or if it can even be fixed. If you are holding on to damaged jewelry,
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Personalized jewelry is a fantastic gift for any loved one. Whether you want to give a memorable anniversary present to your spouse or partner, you’d like to give Grandma a custom necklace with the birthstones of her grandkids, or you’d like to give a child, sibling, friend, or any other loved one an unforgettable gift,
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Today’s modern men are gravitating towards something a little different In the past, men’s wedding bands have been a pretty simple addition to any marriage ceremony. While a woman’s ring is often strategically chosen to compliment her engagement ring, men have seemed to focus more on subtlety and class. A simple ring that showcases their
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