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How Diamond Crowns Have Evolved Over Time: From Rose Cuts to Modern Brilliance

How Diamond Crowns Have Evolved Over Time: From Rose Cuts to Modern Brilliance
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The Complete Guide to Diamond Inclusions: Types, I...

Sep 28, 2026 58

Discover the most common diamond inclusions, how they affect clarity, sparkle, durability, and value...

The Complete Guide to Diamond Inclusions: Types, Impact, and Why They Matter
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Pear-Shaped Fancy-Color Diamonds: The Complete Gui...

Sep 25, 2026 82

Pear-shaped fancy-color diamonds combine elegant geometry with rare natural color. Discover their gr...

Pear-Shaped Fancy-Color Diamonds: The Complete Guide to Nature's Rarest Teardrops

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The Complete Guide to Diamond Side Stone Shapes:

The Complete Guide to Diamond Side Stone Shapes:

September 24, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 95

Explore side stone shapes, diamond pairings, setting styles, proportions, color matching, and sourcing tips for creating balanced engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Natural vs. Synthetic Yellow Sapphire: What’s the Real Difference?

Natural vs. Synthetic Yellow Sapphire: What’s the Real Difference?

September 22, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 93

Compare natural vs synthetic yellow sapphire by origin, color, inclusions, treatments, identification, price, certification, durability, and long-term market value.

Ruby Value: Why Color Makes Such a Big Difference

Ruby Value: Why Color Makes Such a Big Difference

September 21, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 124

Explore what determines ruby value, from color and clarity to cut, carat weight, treatment, and origin. Learn how these factors influence ruby prices and buying decisions.

3-Carat Diamonds in 2025: Growing Inventory Meets Steady Demand — A Complete Market Analysis

3-Carat Diamonds in 2025: Growing Inventory Meets Steady Demand — A Complete Market Analysis

September 17, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 92

Explore the 3-carat diamond market in 2025, including prices, inventory, shape trends, natural vs lab-grown diamonds, consumer demand, and buying insights.

Fancy-Shaped Diamonds in 2026: The Complete Market Intelligence Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Fancy-Shaped Diamonds in 2026: The Complete Market Intelligence Guide for Buyers and Sellers

September 11, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 182

Discover the 2026 fancy shape diamond market, from rising demand for ovals and marquises to long radiants, cushions, emeralds, and antique cuts.

Corundum: The Mineral That Gives Us Ruby and Sapphire – A Complete Guide

Corundum: The Mineral That Gives Us Ruby and Sapphire – A Complete Guide

September 08, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 261

Discover corundum, the mineral behind ruby and sapphire. Explore its chemistry, colors, geological origins, treatments, optical phenomena, value, and buying factors.

Mandarin Garnet: The Fiery Orange Gemstone That's Taking the Jewelry World by Storm

Mandarin Garnet: The Fiery Orange Gemstone That's Taking the Jewelry World by Storm

September 07, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 200

Discover Mandarin Garnet, the rare vivid-orange spessartine gemstone. Learn about its color, origins, rarity, value, physical properties, jewelry uses, and buying factors.