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Eleventh Anniversary Gift Guide: Turquoise

Eleventh Anniversary Gift Guide: Turquoise

A lot happens in eleven years. Those celebrating an eleventh wedding anniversary have jointly experienced their fair share of life’s...
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Tenth Anniversary Gift Guide: Diamond

Tenth Anniversary Gift Guide: Diamond

Wow, ten years of marriage.  That’s a full decade! You and your spouse have now been married for a double-digit...
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The Best Jewelry Trends to Try in 2024

The Best Jewelry Trends to Try in 2024

Fashion is seasonal, with each season boasting its own set of trends. Sometimes there are overarching trends that define and...
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Divorce Rings: The New Jewelry Trend

Divorce Rings: The New Jewelry Trend

A jewelry phenomenon unofficially coined by model, actress, and author Emily Ratajkowski called “divorce rings” is giving a whole new...
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Bridal Jewelry Trends in 2024

Bridal Jewelry Trends in 2024

Brides in 2024 are expected to be some of the boldest yet. Trend forecasters have revealed that brides will be...
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Ninth Anniversary Gift Guide: Morganite

Ninth Anniversary Gift Guide: Morganite

Celebrating nine years of marriage is an accomplishment indeed! For your union to last this long, you and your partner...
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Eighth Anniversary Gift: Tourmaline

Eighth Anniversary Gift: Tourmaline

Just like birthstones, there are gemstones that represent each wedding anniversary year. Tourmaline is the gemstone to give for an...
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Seventh Anniversary Gift Guide: Yellow Sapphire

Seventh Anniversary Gift Guide: Yellow Sapphire

Congratulations on making it to lucky number seven! This is a big milestone anniversary due to the long-standing symbolism behind...
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VRAI Review: The Best Climate-Friendly Jeweler for Lab Grown Diamonds

VRAI Review: The Best Climate-Friendly Jeweler for Lab Grown Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds are fundamentally changing the diamond industry. Consumers have discovered they can get a larger, nicer diamond that...
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Sixth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Amethyst

Sixth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Amethyst

What is Amethyst? Amethyst is the official sixth anniversary gemstone, offering a traditional alternative to iron or wood. Amethyst is...
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Custom Pendants: Buying Guide for 2024

Custom Pendants: Buying Guide for 2024

Of all the types of jewelry that you can wear, some argue that custom made pendants have the most potential...
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Geeky Engagement Rings: Buying Guide for 2024

Geeky Engagement Rings: Buying Guide for 2024

When shopping for engagement rings in the past, you were limited to the same generic designs that everyone else was...
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Custom Earrings: Buying Guide for 2024

Custom Earrings: Buying Guide for 2024

Designing a pair of custom earrings is a great way to make a statement. Learn how to create custom earrings...
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Fifth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Sapphire

Fifth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Sapphire

Sapphire is the official fifth anniversary gift gemstone, making it a wonderful gift if you want to honor anniversary gift...
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Custom Class Rings: Buying Guide for 2024

Custom Class Rings: Buying Guide for 2024

A hallmark of the American military culture is a profound sense of loyalty to one’s comrades and country. The students...
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Custom Signet Rings: Buying Guide for 2024

Custom Signet Rings: Buying Guide for 2024

Signet rings are having a moment.  The market for personalized jewelry continues to grow and customizable designs like signet rings...
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History of Signet Rings

History of Signet Rings

Signet rings have a long history of symbolizing an alliance, union, romance, or family ties.
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Fourth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Blue Topaz

Fourth Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Blue Topaz

Blue topaz is the official fourth anniversary gemstone, making it a wonderful gift idea if you are looking for a...
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Third Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Pearls

Third Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Pearls

Anniversary gift traditions began in the Victorian Era, around the time when love marriages began to take the place of...
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Second Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Garnet Jewelry

Second Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Garnet Jewelry

The traditional gift for a second year wedding anniversary is garnet jewelry, representing passion, love, commitment, and friendship.
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First Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Gold Jewelry

First Year Anniversary Gift Guide: Gold Jewelry

Your first anniversary is a truly special time, representing your first year together after making a lifetime commitment. Choosing the...
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Anniversary Gifts By Year

Anniversary Gifts By Year

The anniversary gift for year 1 is gold, and the anniversary gift for year 2 is garnet. Our chart tells...
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20 Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for 2024

20 Best Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for 2024

What comes to mind when you think about your mother? For many of us, memories of love, good times and...
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Diamond Tennis Necklaces: A Buying Guide

Diamond Tennis Necklaces: A Buying Guide

Diamond tennis necklaces are popular and very versatile. Learn more about these jewelry pieces and the best design options and...
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Tips and Tricks To Buy Diamonds Online

Tips and Tricks To Buy Diamonds Online

If you want to buy a diamond online rather than at a brick-and-mortar store, you’ll need to be well-informed. These...
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Diamond Eternity Rings: A Buying Guide

Diamond Eternity Rings: A Buying Guide

What Is an Eternity Ring? Diamond eternity rings are meaningful and beautiful jewelry items. These rings are commonly used as...
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Milestone Anniversary Jewelry and Gemstone Gift Buying Guide (Traditional and Modern Gifts)

Milestone Anniversary Jewelry and Gemstone Gift Buying Guide (Traditional and Modern Gifts)

Knowing what to get for an anniversary can be tough. Jewelry is always a lasting, thoughtful, and sentimental way to...
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Active Promo Codes for Diamond Rings and Jewelry

Active Promo Codes for Diamond Rings and Jewelry

Updated July 23, 2022. Up-to-date promo codes, coupons, and sales to save you money on diamond rings, engagement rings, jewelry,...
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2024 Buying Guide: How to Select, Wear, and Buy Cufflinks

2024 Buying Guide: How to Select, Wear, and Buy Cufflinks

Cufflinks have been a staple in men’s formalwear for decades. Men do not always have as many options to choose...
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12 Push Present Ideas for 2024 – Jewelry Gifts for New Moms

12 Push Present Ideas for 2024 – Jewelry Gifts for New Moms

For years, couples have found all sorts of ways to celebrate the addition of a new family member. No matter...
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Trendiest Rose Gold Jewelry for 2024

Trendiest Rose Gold Jewelry for 2024

Rose gold jewelry is definitely a trend you will be seeing for this 2023 season. Even though it is not...
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Trendiest White Gold Jewelry of 2024

Trendiest White Gold Jewelry of 2024

2023 White Gold Earring Trends 14K white gold trident huggie hoop earrings from Angara. Huggies are definitely having a strong...
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James Allen Diamond Cut Guide: Overview, Grades, Quality and Price

James Allen Diamond Cut Guide: Overview, Grades, Quality and Price

Diamond Cuts When it comes to sparkle, a diamond’s cut is the deciding factor. Cut describes how a diamond’s surface...
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Trendiest Yellow Gold Jewelry In 2024

Trendiest Yellow Gold Jewelry In 2024

Here are some of the top yellow gold jewelry trends for 2023... Inset Diamonds A 14K yellow gold gypsy set...
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Diamond Tennis Bracelets: A Buying Guide

Diamond Tennis Bracelets: A Buying Guide

A 14K rose gold 4-prong tennis bracelet from James Allen. Why Is It Called a Tennis Bracelet? The term “tennis”...
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Buying Guide for 2024: Diamond Bangle Bracelets

Buying Guide for 2024: Diamond Bangle Bracelets

A 14K yellow baguette diamond bangle from James Allen. Things to consider There are a few things to consider when...
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How to Buy a Lab-Grown Diamond in 2024

How to Buy a Lab-Grown Diamond in 2024

Lab-Grown Diamonds: The Basics Can you tell that this 1.57-carat Princess cut diamond was grown in a lab? Lab-grown diamonds...
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Buying Guide for 2023: Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Buying Guide for 2023: Diamond Chandelier Earrings

What Is a Chandelier Earring?  What exactly IS a chandelier earring? People typically think of chandelier earrings as these large,...
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Buying Diamond Stud Earrings? Learn How to Buy the Perfect Pair in 2024

Buying Diamond Stud Earrings? Learn How to Buy the Perfect Pair in 2024

Before you purchase diamond stud earrings, read our guide and learn how to find the perfect pair for yourself or...
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How to Buy a Great Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 2023

How to Buy a Great Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 2023

Diamond solitaire pendants are lovely, versatile, stylish, and must-have jewelry pieces. Learn how to buy the right one (for you...
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Ethical Diamonds: How to Buy a Conflict-Free Diamond in 2023

Ethical Diamonds: How to Buy a Conflict-Free Diamond in 2023

Where Diamonds Come From First, it is important to understand where diamonds come from and how they are produced. Diamonds...
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How to Try On Engagement Rings Before Buying Online

How to Try On Engagement Rings Before Buying Online

14K White Gold Halo Pear Shaped Side Stone Engagement Ring from James Allen Virtual Try-On With the incredible advances in...
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Is It Safe to Buy a Diamond Ring Online?

Is It Safe to Buy a Diamond Ring Online?

14K White Gold Pave Rope Engagement Ring from James Allen You buy your clothing online and even your groceries off...
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Should I Buy a VVS2 Clarity Diamond?

Should I Buy a VVS2 Clarity Diamond?

One of the four Cs by which a diamond's quality is measured is clarity. The best of the best are...
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CustomMade.com Review

CustomMade.com Review

https://vimeo.com/778277474 When we learned our friend Angela was going to design a new engagement ring with CustomMade, we asked that...
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Whiteflash Review

Whiteflash Review

Founded in 2000, Whiteflash’s mission is to provide top quality diamonds and fine jewelry to their customers while providing what they call a...
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With Clarity Review

With Clarity Review

With Clarity helps you create the perfect custom engagement ring. With Clarity was founded in 2013 by a husband-and-wife team...
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Brian Gavin Diamonds Review

Brian Gavin Diamonds Review

BGD offer high-performance stones, cut to reflect as much light as possible. © Brian Gavin. Used with permission. Brian Gavin...
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