Guides

Why a quarter size matters on an eternity band

A quarter ring size is about 0.2 mm of inside diameter. On a full eternity band, which cannot be resized once it is made, that difference is permanent.

What does IGI certified mean for a lab-grown diamond?

An independent record of origin, weight, color, clarity and cut. What is on the report, how to check it is real, and why it is not the same as an appraisal.

Tennis bracelet carat weight: which size is right for you?

At 2.5 to 4.5 carats a tennis bracelet reads as a fine line of light. At 5 it holds the wrist alone. At 10 each stone is individually visible.

Bezel vs prong tennis bracelet: which setting should you choose?

Prongs expose more of the diamond and sparkle more. Bezels wrap each stone in gold for a smoother, better-protected bracelet. How to choose between them.

How to find a ring size for a surprise proposal

Borrow a ring from the correct finger and have it measured. Four methods ranked, a conversion table, and the one ring style you cannot resize afterwards.

Tennis bracelet size guide: how to find the right fit

Measure your wrist, add about three quarters of an inch. The size chart, the fit test, and why you should order up if you are between two.

What is a tennis necklace?

A flexible line of individually set diamonds, linked so the piece moves with you. Where the name came from, and the five things that separate one from another.

What diamond quality matters most for stud earrings?

Cut and matching matter more than the last grade of color or clarity, because studs are seen from conversational distance rather than through a loupe.

Eternity band vs half eternity band: which should you buy?

Full puts diamonds all the way around. Half leaves smooth gold against the palm and can be resized later. From above, they look far closer than you would think.

Diamond stud carat weight vs millimeter size: what will your earrings actually look like?

A 1 carat round brilliant measures about 6.5 mm across. Doubling the carat weight increases the width by only about a quarter — here is why, and what it means on the ear.