Do your engagement ring and wedding band have to match? Get all the answers on how to choose the perfect wedding ring sets and style your stacks.

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Before you invest in gemstone engagement rings, get educated on their durability and upkeep. If it seems like too much, we have some stellar replacement options.

4 Gemstone Engagement Rings To Avoid and What To Choose Instead

Looking for the perfect engagement ring in San Francisco? Check out our guide to the best places to shop, from high-end boutiques to unique vintage finds

Where to Engagement Ring Shop in San Francisco

Measuring ring size is no simple feat. Here’s everything you need to know about how to measure ring size to find your perfect engagement ring size fit.

The Ultimate Ring Sizing Guide

If you want a surprise proposal but aren’t sure about the engagement ring, go for a placeholder ring instead and customize your dream ring together.

Surprise Proposal? Opt for a Placeholder Ring

Emerald cut diamonds are forever sophisticated. Explore the benefits of the emerald diamonds and discover emerald engagement rings to suit any style.

Why Your Cool Aunt is Obsessed With Emerald Cut Diamonds

If you’re not sure how to buy an engagement ring, don’t despair. Learn where to buy an engagement ring, what to look for, and how to shop online or in person.

10 Things to Know Before Shopping for Engagement Rings

A marquise diamond isn’t for everyone. Explore this unique diamond shape and find the perfect, affordable modern marquise engagement ring for you.

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Always classic, round engagement rings can suit any style. Explore our collections to find your dream ring and shop round cut diamonds at any budget.

The Top 5 Ways to Wear Round Engagement Rings

Looking for lab diamonds but not sure if they’re the real deal? We’re busting the biggest lab diamond myths and helping you shop for your dream lab diamond rings.

Why Your Mom Hates Lab Diamonds

Find an Asscher cut diamond and design your own custom Asscher cut engagement rings inspired by some of our favorite popular styles.

The Top 5 Ways to Wear an Asscher Cut

Can’t decide on a classic solitaire diamond engagement ring or something super on trend? Explore simple styles and how to make them your own.

Is the Classic Solitaire Timeless or Out of Touch?

What are the best of the best engagement rings of 2022? It’s like picking your favorite, well, anything. Impossible. But we’re gonna do it anyway, darlings.

The Popular Engagement Rings of 2022

If you’re looking for big diamonds on a small budget, treated diamonds and enhanced diamonds can be appealing. Here’s what you need to know.

Shopping Treated Diamonds? Proceed with Caution

Find the low maintenance engagement ring of your dreams. Our favorite low profile engagement ring styles, bezel engagement rings, and more.

The 5 Low Maintenance Engagement Rings of Your Dreams

Deciding between a cushion engagement ring and a round brilliant diamond? We’ve got everything you need to know about these two diamond shapes.

Battle of the Shapes: Round v Cushion Engagement Rings

Deciding between an elongated cushion diamond and a radiant cut diamond? We’re here to help. Check out how these shapes stack up in our go-to guide.

Battle of the Diamond Shapes: Elongated Cushion vs. Radiant

Are travel rings really worth it? If you’re globetrotting, the answer is yes. Frank Darling travel rings match your engagement ring &#8212; and the price is right.

What&#8217;s up with Travel Rings?

Is a natural diamond bad? Is a mined diamond sustainable? Is a lab diamond better? Here’s everything you need to know about natural and lab diamonds before you buy.

7 Reasons Not to Buy a Natural Diamond

Love a radiant cut diamond but not sure about style? Explore radiant engagement ring designs and find on trend styles to suit any lifestyle.

The Top 7 Ways to Wear a Radiant Cut

Not sure if you want a sapphire or fancy color diamond? Explore the differences in blue diamonds, pink diamonds, black diamonds, and colored sapphires.

Sapphire vs. Fancy Color Diamond: Which is Right for You?

Marquise cut engagement rings are back on the top of the trend chart. Learn how to wear one, the latest styles, and shop marquise cut diamonds.

Top 6 Ways to Wear a Marquise Cut Engagement Ring

Wondering what the difference between karat and carat is? Explore gold karat, different gold colors, and what each will cost you.

K(C)arat Confusion? Our Guide to Gold Karat

If you’re drooling over JLo’s green diamond engagement ring, we’ve got your back. Here’s your go-to guide to fancy green diamonds, including shape, cost, and color.

J-Lo Made Us Do It- The Guide to Green Diamonds

Searching for your dream round diamond ring? Get our tips on how to avoid bland and boring take on this super classic diamond shape.

5 Reasons Not to Buy a Round Diamond

Lab created diamonds are here to stay, and we love them. Learn about lab diamond rings, and what lab grown diamonds have to offer compared to natural diamonds.

7 Reasons to Love Lab Created Diamonds

Get inspired by the 10 best celebrity engagement rings of all time, including famous rings that have made history and the biggest, best diamonds in the world.

The 10 Best Celebrity Engagement Rings

Bigger isn’t always better. Explore how to design your own dainty engagement ring and styles that show off the smaller side of things.

How to Build a Dainty Engagement Ring That Lasts

On the hunt for your dream diamond engagement ring? Looking for diamond alternatives or more sustainable options? Learn what to consider when you shop.

Do You Want a Diamond Engagement Ring?

Not sure what jewelry to give your partner for your anniversary? Get our anniversary gift picks for every year of your relationship.

Anniversary Gifts: Your Jewelry Year Buying Guide

Shopping for an old European cut diamond ring can be hard. But we’re about to make it easy. Here’s the go-to guide to getting what you want.

The Magical and Mystical Old European Cut Diamond

We’re breaking down the pros and cons of buying (and wearing) a diamond eternity ring and helping you customize one that suits your style.

5 Reasons Not to Buy an Eternity Ring

Into alternative diamond shapes? Explore unique cut diamonds like trillion, trapezoid, shield, epaulettes and more to design your engagement ring.

Epaulettes, Trapezoids, and Every Alternative Diamond Shape You Should Meet

Find your dream emerald cut diamond engagement ring with a modern twist. Shop emerald cut diamonds and explore trending engagement ring styles.

The 7 Best Ways to Wear an Emerald Cut Ring

Is it better to buy a diamond online or in a jewelry store? Get the low down on everything you need to know before buying a diamond engagement ring.

Is the Traditional Jewelry Store Out of Style?

Should you get a diamond grading certificate? Absolutely. Learn why GIA certification for natural or lab grown diamonds is so important when buying a diamond.

GIA Certification &#8212; What Makes It So Great?

Engagement rings have history, but we’re here to make them modern. Explore engagement ring styles and find the one that fits your modern relationship.

The Future of Engagement Rings

Ring stacks are a popular way to show off your personal style, and they don’t have to be bold. Explore minimalist engagement and wedding stacking rings.

Ring Stacks for the Modern Minimalist

There are lots of reasons to buy a loose diamond, and there is also lots to consider before dropping your money on a stone sans setting. Let&#8217;s break it down.

​What to Ask Before Buying a Loose Diamond

Are diamond stud earrings outdated? Never. Explore the possibilities of custom diamond studs and learn how to pick your perfect pair.

Diamond Stud Earrings: Boring or Jewelry Staple?

Looking for birthstone jewelry that stands out? Learn how to play with birthstone colors and create custom birthstone jewelry that reflects your personal style.

How to Elevate Your Birthstone Jewelry

Lab grown diamonds have quickly risen as a staple in fine jewelry. But is a lab diamond right for you? We break down the pros and cons of the lab created diamond.

7 Reasons Not to Buy a Lab Grown Diamond

Searching for a sustainable, ethical diamond engagement ring can be confusing. Learn the pros and cons of lab grown diamonds, ethical diamonds, and more.

Ethical Engagement Rings &#8211; What Does it Mean to be Conflict-Free?

Ideal fancy shaped diamond ratios are super subjective, so we’ve compiled a go-to guide to oval, emerald, marquise, cushion and more length to width ratios.

Length to Width Ratios: What&#8217;s Ideal Elongation?

Buying an engagement ring is a big deal, but doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn your engagement ring financing options.

Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Ring Financing

Finding your dream fancy shape diamond can be a real drag. Here’s everything you need to know about fancy shapes when it comes to diamond engagement rings.

6 Reasons Not to Choose a Fancy Shape Diamond

Can clarity cause your diamond to look cloudy? Maybe it just needs to be cleaned. Here’s the rundown on cloudy diamonds and what to do about them.

Cloudy Diamond? Here&#8217;s What May Be Happening

Dreaming of an Art Deco inspired diamond ring? Learn how to get the look in a thoroughly modern way and design your own art deco rings with our style quiz.

The New Era of Art Deco Rings

Oval diamonds would be the perfect diamond. That’s right. Would. Their elongated, finger-flattering shape. Their shallow cut that gives you more stone for your money. Unfortunately, ovals might just be too fancy for their own good.

All the Reasons Not to Buy an Oval Engagement Ring

We love low profile and bezel set engagement rings but they do have their downsides. Here’s what you need to know about low set engagement rings before you buy.

5 Reasons Not to Love Low Set Engagement Rings

A visual guide to carat weight to help you answer that pesky question — is 2 carat diamond too big, too small, or just right.

Shopping for a 2 Carat Diamond Ring? Avoid These Mistakes

Think gold wedding rings are going out of style? Think again. Explore our favorite ways to rock gold bands like they’re the next best thing.

Gold Wedding Rings: Tacky or Timeless?

Looking for a colorful alternative gemstone or diamond ring and worried about durability? Learn the gemstone hardness scale and what to watch out for.

Gemstone Hardness Scale- From Daily Durability to Proceed with Caution

School House Rock, Star Wars, Saturday Night Fever&#8230;and yes, the radiant cut diamond. The late 70s were full of awesomeness, and this unique diamond cut is no exception. Invented in 1977, the radiant diamond was the first rectangular diamond cut to feature brilliant facets, a whopping 70 of them, in fact (for reference, today’s round brilliant only has 58).

5 Reasons You Shouldn&#8217;t Buy A Radiant Cut Diamond

Buying a diamond is all about balancing the ideal stone aspects with price and most importantly, personal preference. Explore our expert diamond buying guide.

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Five stone engagement rings are deco darlings. Explore five stone diamond rings that give you a modern twist on Art Deco style for your your fine jewelry upgrade.

Delightfully Deco Five Stone Diamond Rings

Buying a cushion-cut diamond is a bit like buying a mattress. Hear me out. Sure, you could buy a mattress online, and it shows up at your door, sleep savior it was meant to be. Right? Wrong.

Five Reasons Not to Buy a Cushion Cut Diamond

When it comes to diamond color, most of us aren’t talking fancy pinks and vibrant blues—though those are certainly out there and worth exploring—but rather, a range of 23 subtle shades of, well, nothing much. After all, how many different versions of “colorless” do we really need?

What a Diamond Color Chart Won&#8217;t Tell You

From classic diamond stud earrings to a unique gemstone pendant and everything in between, design fee-free custom jewelry online.

How to Get Custom Jewelry at Any Budget

Shopping for a princess cut diamond engagement ring and not sure where to start? Get our go-to guide to finding the perfect princess diamond at an ideal price.

Ultimate Guide to the Princess Cut Diamond

Custom ring design doesn’t have to be daunting. Learn how it works and design your own engagement ring with our experts today.

The Red Flags of Ring Design

Engagement ring trends tend to evolve a bit slower because, well, jewelry is personal. But styles fluctuate, and here&#8217;s what engagement rings are in for 2022!

Engagement Ring Trends: 2022 Edition

Looking for a marquise cut diamond ring? Learn the 4Cs of marquise diamonds, how to budget for this unique cut, and custom design your engagement ring.

Ultimate Guide to the Marquise Diamond

Looking for perfect unique Valentine&#8217;s gifts in a pinch? Gift them valentine&#8217;s jewelry they&#8217;ll wear forever with the perfect modern edge.

Unique Valentine&#8217;s Gifts: Jaw-dropping Jewelry Gifts

Want to know how moissanite compares to diamond for your engagement ring? Explore the pros, cons, and prices of moissanite rings.

Moissanite Engagement Rings: What You Need to Know

The latest celeb to rock a stunner, get Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring look for less. We’ll tell you how.

The Kourtney Kardashian Engagement Ring Breakdown

It’s no secret we have a thing for diamonds around here. But the pear shape? It’s always been a bit of a bummer. For one thing, finding a well-cut pear shaped diamond is like chancing upon a needle in a haystack. They’re short and stubby, too stretched out with flat sides, their supposed-to-be-smooth curves are lumpy and bumpy, or they’re rocking the world’s cheesiest bow tie.

5 Reasons Not to Buy a Pear Shaped Diamond

The solitaire ring setting is simply classic, but they don’t have to be simple. Start customizing your solitaire today and get a free sketch of your dream ring!

How to Customize a Solitaire Ring Setting

Bring out your inner romantic with Art Nouveau inspired jewelry. From unique florals to colorful gemstones, customize a vintage style engagement ring, pendant, or earrings.

The Allure of Art Nouveau Jewelry

A rose gold engagement ring is soft, not very durable, and fades with time. Right? Wrong. Here are our tips on the most misunderstood of all metals.

Rose Gold Engagement Ring Dreams?

Darling, three-stone engagement rings never go out of style. See what our clients are creating and customize your dream ring today.

Three Stone Engagement Ring Trends to Watch

Let’s reflect on the emerald cut diamond for a minute. Its mirror-like facets and regal stature. Its celebrity following—I mean, J. Lo, Beyoncé, Amal Clooney, that’s a bridal party we want to be a part of. Did we mention its understated elegance? All seems like a pretty good pro list right? So, then, what could possibly be the cons?

5 Reasons Not to Buy an Emerald Cut Diamond

The cluster ring trend isn’t going anywhere. And who’d want it to? Design your own cluster diamond and gemstone engagement ring with our go-to guide.

Inside the Cluster Ring Trend

Wondering how much to spend on your engagement ring? Explore our go-to engagement ring rules guide to max your engagement ring budget and getting what you want.

Engagement Ring Rules: Deciding How Much to Spend

The best setting is your place. Create unique engagement rings with our easy and free custom design quiz and connect with an expert diamond concierge and designer.

The Secret to Unique Engagement Rings

Shopping for a pear shaped diamond just got easier. Learn what to look for, the 4Cs of pear cut stones, and how to design a pear cut diamond engagement ring.

The Ultimate Guide to the Pear Shaped Diamond

A stunning mix of step cut and brilliant cut, the radiant cut diamond is a showstopper. Learn what to look for, learn the 4Cs, and find your dream radiant cut diamond ring.

The Ultimate Guide to the Radiant Cut

It doesn’t get more classic than a round brilliant cut diamond. Learn how to find the perfect one with our go-to guide to the 4Cs, diamond pricing, and how to choose.

The Ultimate Guide to the Round Brilliant Cut Diamond

Find a brilliant oval cut diamond that suits your style and budget. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and find the perfect oval diamond engagement ring for you.

The Ultimate Guide to the Oval Diamond

Are princess cut diamonds outdated? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite modern princess cut diamond engagement ring ideas to inspire your custom creation.

The Princess Cut Diamond is Staging a Comeback

Every cushion diamond is totally unique. Get our pro tips to finding an ideal cushion cut with incredible sparkle and customize your diamond engagement ring.

The Ultimate Guide to the Cushion Diamond

Love an emerald cut diamond’s elongated shape and chiseled flash? Learn how to shop for and find your dream diamond with our guide to emerald cut engagement rings.

The Ultimate Guide to Emerald Cut Diamonds

Buying an Asscher cut diamond engagement ring? Learn how to find your perfect diamond with our guide to the 4Cs and how to save money on an Asscher.

A Definitive Guide to the Asscher Cut

Looking for vintage engagement rings? Discover Edwardian era jewelry inspiration and Edwardian engagement ring styles fit for a modern lifestyle.

Edwardian Era Engagement Rings- Get the Look

Dreaming of a fancy colored diamond ring? Get the low down on fancy colored diamonds, what to look for, and what to steer clear of in our go-to guide.

Fancy Colored Diamonds To Avoid

Don’t be confused by diamond terms! Learn everything you need to know about brilliant cut diamonds, modified brilliants, step cuts, round brilliants, and more.

What is a Brilliant Cut Diamond?

Wedding ring stacks don’t have to stick to any script. Mixed metals are totally doable. Check out a few of our favorite two-tone engagement and mixed metal wedding rings.

The Best Mixed Metal Ring Stacks

Check out the pros and cons of an opal engagement ring, alternative styles for the modern bride, and everything you need to know to care for your opal jewelry.

Why You Should Avoid an Opal Engagement Ring

Shopping vintage engagement rings, but hate the headache of vintage shopping? We&#8217;re breaking down the best ways to get the vintage feel on a ring that&#8217;s all yours.

Modern Versions of Vintage Engagement Rings: It&#8217;s a Thing

It’s not just celebrities buying 9 carat diamond engagement rings. You can too. With a little diamond education and industry know-how.

Is Anyone Buying a 9 Carat Diamond?

What is a toi et moi ring? Explore the two-stone engagement ring’s origins, it’s celebrity crush status, and customize your own style today.

The Toi et Moi Ring &#8211; the Celeb Trend Everyone&#8217;s Talking About

Want a silver engagement ring? We can promise you that you don&#8217;t. Here’s why to choose white gold and platinum over silver engagement rings.

Silver Engagement Rings- It&#8217;s a No from Us

Looking for perfectly matched engagement and wedding ring sets? Explore modern takes on classic styles or customize your dream ring set today.

Ring Sets &#8211; Timeless or Out of Style?

Looking for a black diamond ring that stands out? We cover black diamond types, prices, and ring styles in this go-to guide.

5 Reasons to Buy a Black Diamond Ring

Diamond eternity bands are always on trend and forever brilliant. Discover a style that suits you with our eternity band lookbook.

The Eternally on Trend Eternity Band

Explore the power of color with a custom gemstone engagement ring. Here’s the go-to gemstone ring guide with everything you need to know.

Gemstone Rings: Engagement Ready?

What are the parts of an engagement ring called? Check out our ring anatomy guide complete with setting styles, design definitions, and more.

Ring Anatomy 101 &#8211; How to Talk Like a Pro

When it comes to designing your dream engagement ring, your choice of metal reflects who you are. But it also reflects in your diamond. And when it comes to loving yellow gold, but wanting a colorless diamond….well, that doesn’t really work in your favor. That’s where a two-tone engagement ring can help.

5 Reasons You Want a Two-Tone Engagement Ring

Are moissanite stones the same size and carat weight as diamond? Learn how they measure up with a carat weight comparison and moissanite stone sizes.

Carat Weight Showdown: Moissanite Stone V. Diamond

The split shank engagement ring is versatile, design-forward, and just plain appealing. We&#8217;re breaking down some of our favorite ways to incorporate this detail.

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