Diamonds
Lab diamonds, cut, pavé and certification — reading a stone by numbers and by eye.
What is a lab diamond? How to choose a lab-grown stone for everyday jewelry
A lab diamond is not a lesser choice. With the right cut, proportions and setting, it is…
The brilliant cut diamond: light needs a rhythm
A brilliant cut isn't beautiful merely because it sparkles. It is beautiful when the light coming back…
Pavé diamonds: the small detail that decides how refined a piece feels
Pavé is not about giving a ring "more stones". Good pavé is a line of light so…
On certification: why the report is not a minor detail
A certificate doesn't make a stone more beautiful, but it makes the decision to buy more transparent…
How showroom light differs from everyday light
Showroom lighting makes jewelry glow, but a genuinely beautiful piece has to stay beautiful once it leaves.