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4 Tips for Proposing in 2018

Thinking about a wedding proposal to start off the new year? Getting engaged is a great way to make 2018 your best year yet. Here are four tips for making your proposal as special as the person you're proposing to. Tips for Proposing in 2018 1. Hire a photographer....

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Diamond Shape Guide – Pear Cut

Pear cut diamonds are known for their stunning teardrop appearance that combines the qualities of round and marquis cuts. With exceptional brilliance, pear shaped diamonds contribute to a slimmer appearance of fingers and hands, and are prized for their soft and...

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December Birthstone: Blue Topaz

Happy Birthday, December! The December Birthstone is the Blue Topaz. The Blue Topaz gets its name from the Sanskrit word "tapas" meaning fire. In ancient times, Blue Topaz was thought to have cooling properties. Blue Topaz is the hardest of the silicate minerals. Pure...

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Diamond Shape Guide – Oval Cut

Mixing classic and modern elements, oval cut diamonds are popular in all types of jewelry, especially engagement rings. Oval cut diamonds have incredible brilliance, similar to the faceted appearance of round brilliant cut diamonds, but the oval shape is modern and...

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November Birthstone: Citrine

Happy Birthday, November! The November birthstone is citrine. Citrine gets its name from the old French word "citrin" which translates to "lemon." Citrine is one of the most rare forms of quartz and can be found in colors ranging from pale yellow to a dark amber...

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Diamond Shape Guide – Asscher Cut

Often mistaken for emerald cut diamonds, asscher cut diamonds are similar, however, they are square in shape rather than rectangular. Created in the early 1920s, the asscher cut has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. This cut shows off the clarity and color of...

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October Birthstone: Opal

Happy Birthday, October! The October birthstone is opal. The opal gets its name from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "precious jewel," and is prized for its unique ability to refract and reflect light into the shimmering rainbow of colors it is known for. Ancient...

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Shape Guide: Radiant Cut Diamonds

Radiant cut diamonds are special for their uniquely trimmed corners, combining the lines of an emerald cut with the unparalleled brilliance of a round diamond. Radiant cut diamonds are also gorgeous when combined with a variety of other diamond cuts! While a diamond's...

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September Birthstone: Blue Sapphire

Happy Birthday, September! The September Birthstone is the Blue Sapphire. Named for the Greek word "sapphirus," meaning the color blue, Sapphires have long been a favorite. Ancient civilizations said that the world was set upon an enormous sapphire, which painted the...

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Diamond Shape Guide – Emerald Cut

Emerald cut diamonds are special in their rectangular facets that are step-cut into the stone's pavilion, giving emerald cut diamonds a unique optical appearance. This cut highlights the clarity of the diamond beautifully due to the large rectangular "table." When it...

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August Birthstone: Peridot

Happy Birthday, August! The August birthstone is peridot. Peridot get its name from the Arabic word "faridat," meaning gem. In ancient Egypt, peridot was called "gem of the sun" for their dazzling brilliance. Peridot is a mineral known as olivine, and can be found in...

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Diamond Shape Guide – Cushion Cut

A cushion cut diamond, sometimes also referred to as a pillow-cut diamond, has a timeless appeal in its rounded corners and larger facets. Available in square or rectangular shapes, cushion cut diamonds tend to highlight the impeccable brilliance and clarity of the...

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