Guides, stories and insights on diamonds and fine jewellery.
If you are already looking at 3 carat, you have decided you want a large diamond. The real question is whether to go further, to 5 carat. That step is bigger than it sounds. A 5 carat is more than a little extra over a 3 carat; it changes the look of the ring, the […]
A 5 carat lab-grown diamond is a real diamond, grown in a lab, at a size most people only ever see from a distance. It makes a statement. Before you buy one, two questions matter more than the carat number itself. What does 5 carat actually look like on your hand? And what should you […]
A 3-carat lab-grown diamond is already going to stand out, so you don’t necessarily need a setting that adds even more to it. It really comes down to the kind of ring you like. You might want something simple where the diamond gets all the attention, or you may like a ring with more sparkle […]
Two diamonds with the same weight can look quite different once you see their measurements, shape, clarity, and overall appearance. And once that diamond is going into a ring, the setting matters too. It can change how the center stone looks, how high it sits, and how the finished ring looks on your hand. Here’s […]
A 2 carat diamond already gives you a lot to work with. The setting you choose can make the ring look simple and clean, add more sparkle, or make the center stone stand out even more. But with so many setting styles to choose from, it can be hard to know which one actually makes […]
The jump from a 2 carat to a 3 carat diamond sounds huge. After all, that’s a whole extra carat. But the difference you see on the hand is smaller than that number might suggest. A 2 carat diamond already has plenty of presence, while a 3 carat stone gives you a larger look […]
If you have been comparing 2-carat lab-grown diamond rings, you have probably noticed how widely the prices can vary. Two rings may both say 2 carats, yet one costs much more than the other. That’s because the number on the listing doesn’t tell you everything about the ring. The center diamond’s quality matters, but […]
You have found a ring style you love. Then you get to the diamond, and there is one more thing to decide: lab-grown or natural? You will see plenty of comparisons between the two, but when you’re choosing an engagement ring, you probably want a simple answer instead of a scientific one. Will the ring […]
Yes, those are real diamonds. They are chemically, structurally, and physically identical to naturally mined diamonds. The confusion actually starts with the terms used to describe them. You may see lab-created, lab-grown, and simulated in the same conversation, but they don’t all mean the same thing. If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, knowing […]