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Diamond Buying Guide

Can You Sell Lab Grown Diamonds For Cash? (2026 Truth)

Expert Quick Take: The Bitter Pill of Lab Resale I am a GIA-expert gemologist. I have tracked the auction and wholesale …

Mar 12, 2026Read guide →

Diamond Buying Guide

7 Best Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelets Under $3,000: Maximizing Size & Style in 2026

In 2026, a budget of $3,000 allows you to secure a high-quality 3.00 to 4.00 Carat Total Weight (CTW) Lab-Grown Diamond …

Jan 23, 2026Read →

Diamond Buying Guide

The 8 Best Places to Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds in 2026: An Expert’s “Don’t Get Ripped Off” Guide

The best place to buy a lab-grown diamond in 2026 is an online retailer that offers three non-negotiable features: Virtu…

Jan 21, 2026Read →

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Are I2 Diamonds Worth Buying? My Brutally Honest Answer Is Almost Always No. Here’s Why.

Are i2 diamonds worth buying? For an engagement ring or any piece of fine jewelry where the diamond is the centerpiece, …

Oct 28, 2025Read →

$Feature image for I1 clarity diamonds, showing a brilliant, eye-clean diamond next to a heavily included, fractured diamond, with a gold coin and compass on a treasure map background, asking "Is an I1 Clarity Diamond a Good or Bad Buy?".$ Diamond

Is an I1 Clarity Diamond a Good or Bad Buy? A Jeweler’s Brutally Honest Answer

Is an i1 clarity diamond good or bad? For 99% of people, it is a bad, heartbreaking, and financially catastrophic mistak…

Oct 27, 2025Read →

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Is a VS2 Diamond Good? My Brutally Honest Answer on When It’s a Brilliant Buy (and When It’s Not)

Yes, a well-chosen, GIA-certified VS2 diamond is not just good; it is the single most powerful value proposition for a s…

Oct 26, 2025Read →

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Is VS1 Clarity Diamond Good? Analyzing Its True Value as a Long-Term Investment

Yes, a GIA-certified VS1 clarity diamond is not just good investment; it is the single smartest choice for a buyer who w…

Oct 24, 2025Read →

Diamond

VVS2 Diamond Meaning & Cost: My Honest Verdict on When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Pay For It

The VVS2 diamond meaning cost boils down to this simple truth: a VVS2 diamond has microscopic inclusions that are invi…

Oct 22, 2025Read →

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Ask Aurelia: What Does GIA Certified Mean? How This Certificate Protects You

For anyone who wants to buy a diamond with total, unshakeable confidence, the answer to what does gia certified mean is …

Oct 20, 2025Read →

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The Marquise Cut Diamond: 7 Mistakes & The Solutions a Jeweler Recommends

The seven biggest mistakes to avoid when buying a marquise cut diamond are: ignoring the prominent bow-tie effect, choos…

Sep 29, 2025Read →

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The Radiant Cut Diamond: 7 Mistakes That Cost You Money

The #1 secret to buying a radiant cut diamond and saving thousands is leveraging its “crushed-ice” brilliant…

Sep 24, 2025Read →

How Much Are You Supposed To Spend On a Wedding Ring?

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How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Ring?

There are no “rules” for how much you are supposed to spend on a wedding ring; while the national average is…

Sep 21, 2025Read →

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