16 Best Places to Buy an Engagement Ring: Start Your Search Right!
I think we can all agree that engagement ring shopping can be a little overwhelming. Whether you’re scrolling online or visiting a jeweler in person, there are so many things to think about! From fit to design to materials to cost, it can…
Are Princess Cut Diamonds What Dreams Are Made Of?
Growing up on a Disney-rich diet, most little girls dreamed of being princesses. While any diamond shape you love can give you your daily dose of tiara-tinted luxe, princess cut diamonds are a special class all their own.
Princess…
A New Cut for an Old Classic: Radiant Cut Diamonds
Whoever was in charge of marketing when they invented the term "radiant cut diamonds" should get a prize — what women doesn’t want to look radiant?
Radiant cut diamonds are a relatively new addition to the diamond cut family. They were…
The Cushion Cut Diamond Guide for your Perfect Engagement Ring
A glittering descendant of the old mine cut diamond and the soft, feminine princess cut diamond, cushion cut diamonds have a long, romantic history. They come in third place as the most popular diamond cut for an engagement ring, after round…
Round Cut Diamonds: The Classic Symbol of Love and Romance
Nothing is more classic and timeless than a round cut diamond. Whether it’s a solitaire or surrounded by diamond accents, this elegant gem always makes a statement.
There’s a reason this diamond shape consistently tops the diamond sales…
Our Guide to Yellow Diamonds: Bring a Little Sunshine Into Your Life
What do daffodils, bumblebees, and nitrogen-rich diamonds have in common? If you answered “they all bring a smile to my face”, you’d be getting pretty close. They also share a bright, cheerful yellow hue that has a way of lighting up…
IGI vs GIA vs AGS: Our Diamond Grading Laboratory Guidebook
When you start off on your diamond shopping adventure, you’ll often hear jewelry retailers talking about gemological laboratories (namely the Gemological Institute of America and the International Gemological Institute, among others) like…
An Easy Guide to Understanding VVS Diamonds
Ah, the endless lexicon of diamond-related acronyms. VVS diamond is another term jewelers throw around that can be a source of confusion when you are shopping for diamond jewelry.
But never fear - Love and Lavender is here with another diamond…