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DO’s and DON'Ts of Shopping for and Engagement Rings

  When it comes to buying engagement rings, there are several important do's and don'ts to consider. Here's a list to help guide you:   Do's: Set a budget Determine how much you are willing and a...

Are lab grown diamonds tacky?

How could lab-grown diamonds possibly be as special and valuable as earth mined diamonds? lab-grown diamonds have been on the rise. Alongside it, there is a huge amount of information out there. Th...

10 Tools for Green Consumerism (In Style)

Green consumerism is what is going to save the world. Our planet is falling apart. Global warming, pollution, natural resource depletion, and countless other issues are threatening to overturn the ...

Are lab grown diamonds GIA certified? (How do I use certifications to buy the best diamond?)

The short answer to this question is yes. Lab-grown diamonds have been graded by the GIA since 2007. However, because they were lab-grown— previous reports were very different from mined diamonds. ...

What to AVOID when purchasing lab grown diamonds

Have you ever seen a diamond labeled as enhanced? Lab grown diamonds with faded colors, graining, or inclusions on its surface are undesirable and have less value. If a newly grown lab diamond has ...