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Morganite, a lovely semi-precious gemstone, is known for its soft pinkish hue, and it evokes feelings of innocence, sweetness, romance, and love. This captivating stone belongs to the beryl mineral family, which also includes well-known gemstones like emerald and aquamarine. Its color palette ranges from pink and peach to purple, rose, and salmon. Morganite is commonly associated with the heart chakra, believed to bring healing, compassion, and promise to those who wear it. Its enchanting blush tones and exceptional clarity have made morganite a popular choice for engagement rings among modern brides. Notably, morganite boasts a high ranking on the...

Moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral composed of silicon carbide (SiC). It is known for its brilliance and durability, and it closely resembles diamonds in appearance. While moissanite is naturally found in very limited quantities in the Earth's upper mantle and in meteorites, most moissanite available in the jewelry market is created through a laboratory-grown process.     Moissanite has become a popular alternative to diamonds in jewelry, particularly in engagement rings and other fine jewelry, due to its sparkle, hardness, and affordability compared to traditional diamonds. It has a high refractive index, which means it reflects light beautifully, resulting...

The Euro style shank, also known as a Euro shank is a type of ring shank that features a raised edge with a diamond on each side at the bottom of the band. The angled edges create a more comfortable fit and help prevent the ring from rotating on the finger.     Adding diamonds to the edges of the Euro shank can further enhance the stability and comfort of the ring. The diamonds act as tiny anchor points, keeping the ring in place on the finger and minimizing twisting or turning. Additionally, the diamonds can add a beautiful and...

The 4Cs of a diamond are key in determining the value of a diamond. However, diamonds can also be cut into different shapes and the shape of a diamond can also influence how valuable it is. When a diamond cutter is presented with a rough diamond, one of the key challenges is to produce a faceted gemstone which is as large as possible, contains the fewest possible flaws and which is as well cut as it can be to maximize the brilliance of the diamond. Through the centuries, as diamond cutting has become more refined, more accurate and more complex...

Conflict diamonds, also known as "blood" diamonds, are diamonds procured or obtained to fund waging war or rebel groups who are involved in spreading communal disharmony. These diamonds are often procured by illegal and unethical means. Some examples include child labor, human rights violations or by bypassing environmental standards. To control this universal threat, and put an end to their corrupt practices within the system, the worldwide diamond industry has worked relentlessly with government agencies like United Nations and the Human Rights Organization ratifying The Kimberly Process Certification and passed resolution in 2003. Abiding by this resolution, companies involved throughout...