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Diamond Shopping? Why the GIA Certificate Matters

Diamond Shopping? Why the GIA Certificate Matters

What is the GIA? GIA (the Gemmological Institute of America) is an organization whose work is to research and educate about the jewellery arts and gemmology. GIA was founded in 1931, with a dedicated mission to protect everyone who buys and sells gemstones by setting certain standards (and maintaining them) that weigh up the quality

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Five Reasons Gemesis Diamonds Might Be Right For You

Five Reasons Gemesis Diamonds Might Be Right For You

Just as each diamond is unique and beautiful, the people buying them are no different. In fact, there are no two consumers that are exactly alike and this is advantageous to both the lab diamond and mined diamond industries. What works for one person may not interest another—and that’s okay. Whether you’re buying from Gemesis

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Morganite Rings: A Gorgeous Alternative to Pink Diamonds

  These days, colored diamonds are all the rage. From celebrities to the girl next door, we’re seeing colorful stones abounding in engagement, wedding and right-hand rings. What most people may not know is that there is a suitable diamond alternative called morganite. Keep reading to find out whether or not morganite rings are for

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Must-Read Tips for Proposing with an Engagement Ring on Valentine’s Day

Must-Read Tips for Proposing with an Engagement Ring on Valentine’s Day

Believe it or not, about four million American men propose to their girlfriends each Valentine’s day. Naturally, Valentine’s Day is a quintessentially romantic holiday and the one time in the year that you may need to have a little planning in place if you’re dating someone. But what if you decide to bring an engagement

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Diamond Nexus Labs: Cubic Zirconia or Lab Diamonds?

Updated in January 2016 With all the talk about diamond simulants (cubic zirconia), man-made diamonds, diamond alternatives, and lab created diamonds, it’s no wonder people get confused in their search for the perfect engagement ring. The Diamond Authority prides itself in educating the public about all the options out there for their jewelry needs—and this

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