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Lab Grown Diamonds

Guides, stories, and answers about lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and fine jewellery — written by our atelier.

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Buying a Matched Pair

The hardest matching problem in jewellery, because both objects are worn at the same height, on the same person, at the same...

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Everything about the princess cut: its square brilliant shape, why it looks larger per carat and offers great value, a key care...

A friendly tour of diamond anatomy: what facets are, the table, crown, girdle, pavilion and culet, why a round brilliant has 57-58...

How to choose the perfect stud earrings: carat and size, cut, setting and backs, and metal, plus why brilliant, value-friendly moissanite studs...

Why lab grown diamond and moissanite jewelry has surged in popularity: a values-driven new generation, better technology, lower prices, and a more...

How diamond color is graded D to Z, what an F color diamond means, the smart near-colorless value tip, how setting metal...

A simple guide to the 4Cs (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat), which one matters most, and where to spend versus save, plus why...

Salt and pepper diamonds celebrate their black and white inclusions for a unique, galaxy-like look. What they are, durability tips, and how...

What 'blood diamond' means, why tracing mined diamonds can be hard, and how conflict-free lab grown diamonds and moissanite give couples complete...

Lab grown diamonds are as hard and durable as mined diamonds and last a lifetime. We explain durability vs resale value, and...

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