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Explains how to monitor diamond price trends, understand what causes diamond prices to rise or fall, and compare natural vs. lab-grown diamond prices. Helps engagement ring shoppers identify good deals and make smarter buying decisions.
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Diamond Retailer Markups Explained: Are You Overpaying for Your Engagement Ring?
Breaks down how online sellers, local jewelers, and luxury brands price diamonds differently, with practical tips for finding the best combination of price, quality, and customer service.
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Diamond Price Comparison: How to Find the Best Deal on the Same Diamond
Shows shoppers how to compare diamond prices across retailers using grading reports, certificate numbers, the 4Cs, and total purchase costs to identify genuine bargains.
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Is James Allen Shutting Down? What’s Really Happening to the Brand
James Allen as we know it is coming to an end. Here’s what’s happening to the brand as it moves under Blue Nile—and what existing customers need to know
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Why Does the Same Diamond Cost More at Different Retailers?
Explains why seemingly identical diamonds can have different prices based on retailer markups, sourcing, overhead, warranties, return policies, and other factors shoppers may overlook.
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GIA Lab-Grown Diamond Reports vs. Old Certificates: How the New Grading System Changes the Game
The GIA announcement in August 2025 changes how lab-grown diamonds are graded. Find out how.
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GIA’s New Lab-Grown Diamond Grading: What It Means for Engagement Ring Shoppers
Breaks down GIA’s updated 2025 August grading approach for lab-grown diamonds in simple terms and explains how it affects anyone buying a lab-grown engagement ring today.
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Custom vs. Ready-Made Engagement Rings: Cost, Timeline, and When Custom Design Is Worth It
Compares pricing, design flexibility, and delivery timelines between custom-designed and off-the-shelf engagement rings to help buyers decide which option fits their budget and vision.
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Popular Engagement Ring Settings Explained: From Solitaire to Hidden Halo (and How to Customize Them)
Breaks down the most common engagement ring settings and shows practical ways to personalize each one with custom details like hidden diamonds, unique prongs, and mixed metals.
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Custom Engagement Rings 101: How to Design a Ring That’s Truly Yours
Walks beginners through the full custom design process—from choosing the diamond shape and metal to selecting a setting style—so shoppers know what to expect when creating a personalized engagement ring.
