Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds that originate in a calibrated factory. Understand what a lab-grown diamond is and how it differs from mined diamonds.

The dog days of summer are upon us and we’re keeping it cool with August's birthstone: the sublime Peridot. It's about as hardcore as a gemstone can get - it’s found in rocks created by volcanoes and even in meteors that fall to the earth.

My, how time flies. Maybe it feels like you just got married and now you're getting ready to celebrate your first wedding anniversary.

At the height of summer, thoughts turn to red, and we're not talking sunburns. July's birthstone is the ruby! Happy July birthday to all of you. What a gem you have!

Diamond shopping can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to know about the details of a diamond – how to spot an imperfection, how a diamond’s shape affects its shine factor, whether carat or color is more important for maximum sparkle ... the list goes on.

Avoid anxiety and confusion by using these jewelry cheat sheets as your diamond shopping sidekicks.