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As a worldwide site, we’re often contacted by readers located in the UK interested in getting our opinion on the best way to buy a diamond engagement ring.  As we’ve covered before in our guide to buying diamonds in London, buying diamond jewelry in the UK generally isn’t a great deal. Prices are significantly higher …

There are many reasons why you might need to have your engagement ring or your wedding band resized. Maybe your partner planned a beautiful surprise proposal, and wasn’t exactly sure of your ring size. Or maybe your ring used to fit, but your ring size has changed over time (which is very common, by the …

Every month, we receive hundreds of emails from readers interested in receiving our help with choosing a diamond. The overwhelming majority of these emails focus on white diamonds, or colorless diamonds.  However, we also receive a lot of messages about fancy color diamonds — diamonds that have a fancy pink, yellow, red, brown or other …

Garnets are beautiful gemstones that have been loved and celebrated for millenia with a rich history. They symbolize light, vitality, courage and power. Throughout history they have adorned the necks of kings and queens and been worn for protection by warriors riding into battle. While garnets can be found in almost any color, the most …

As we’ve covered in our diamond buying guides, finding the perfect diamond is all about setting your budget, then understanding how the four Cs — and in particular, cut quality — influence the appearance and value of a diamond.  Unlike round diamonds, fancy shape diamonds aren’t graded for cut quality by the GIA, making this …

Fancy shape diamonds, such as pear shaped diamonds, can be more challenging to purchase than the typical round brilliant cut. Part of this is because the GIA doesn’t provide cut grades for diamonds in these shapes, meaning more work is required to identify a nicely cut diamond. Recently, we received an email from a reader …

There are many occasions when you may want to purchase diamond jewelry for your children or grandchildren. Whether it is for a birthday, graduation, or any special occasion, diamond jewelry is a timeless and deeply meaningful gift, and it can be a beautiful way to show your love and all of your wishes for your …

Every month, we receive hundreds of emails from readers looking for help choosing the perfect diamond or finding an engagement ring that matches their tastes and budget. Many of these emails are sent to us by readers interested in finding less expensive alternatives to engagement rings from luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. or Harry …