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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
July Birthstone: Ruby
Happy Birthday, July! The July birthstone is ruby. The ruby gets its name from the Latin word "ruber" meaning red. Called the Rajnapura (King of Gems) by ancient Hindus, the ruby is among the most highly prized gems throughout history. The ruby is a variety of the...
Shape Guide: Marquise Cut Diamond
The marquise cut diamond shape is like an oval that comes to a point at the top and the bottom of the diamond. This stunning diamond shape helps to elongate hands and fingers, making it a popular option. The marquis cut diamond shape is perfect for maximizing carat...
Custom Bridal Designs: Engagement Rings
Guys, you don't just want to get her any ring. You want the ring that she will treasure for the rest of her life. So, don't settle with an ordinary design. Diamond Castle Jewelers has partnered with designer brands to offer you the perfect ring or wedding day gift...
Shape Guide: Princess Cut Diamonds
Becoming popular in recent years, princess cut diamonds are cut in square or rectangular shapes, and offer a faceted brilliance in how they are cut. Princess cut diamonds are unique in that, unlike other shapes that display the diamond's color mainly in the center of...