How to Choose Three Stone Ring Three-stone diamond rings are becoming an ever-more popular way for brides to proudly wear their heart on their fingers. The three stones on a traditional three-stone diamond rings are said to represent the past, the present and the future, making it a perfect choice for the couple who wants to celebrate their shared history, treasure the present moment, and look forward to a wonderful future together. But if you’re choosing a three-stone diamond ring, you’ve ... more

Your Are My Sunshine: Buying Yellow Round Diamonds Fancy yellow diamonds are not, of course, simply white diamonds that fall low on the D-Z color scale. A canary yellow fancy diamond is an entirely different kind of round diamond—and is priced and ranked accordingly. Because they are relatively common compared to other fancy diamond colors, yellow diamonds can be relatively affordable, but they still provide an unusual twist on the classic colorless round diamond. Celebrities from Rebecca Romijn to supermod... more

Diamond Wedding Rings for Men When British comedian and actor Russell Brand returned from his weeklong wedding celebration in India with his new bride Katy Perry, sharp eyes noticed a new piece of bling in Brand’s usual outrageous ensemble. Shying away from the simple, typical wedding rings as much as he shies away from buttoning his shirt, Brand chose a glittery pavé-set round wedding ring in yellow gold and yellow diamonds. The ring, which Perry also wears, has the traditional shape of a men&rsquo... more

What a Stud: Choosing a Diamond Setting for Diamond Stud Earrings Diamond stud earrings are among the most popular and versatile earring styles. You can wear a pair of diamond studs with a ball gown to a black tie affair, or rely on them as your go-to daily earrings. Diamond stud earrings make a perfect gift, because it is impossible to not like them! But if you are choosing a pair of diamond stud earrings, whether for yourself or as a gift, you have to choose a diamond setting that will suit your style and prefer... more

Five Ways to Get the Engagement Ring You Want (Plus Five Must-Have Rings!) You already know what engagement ring you want –the perfect ring that reflects your taste, represents your personality, and symbolizes your love. But if you are expecting your guy to propose to you, how can you make sure that he chooses that ideal ring, the one that isn’t too big or too small, too simple or too ornate?   1. Browse your favorite jewelry website to find the perfect ring; say, a glamorous three-stone setting... more

Holiday Sparkles Ship Free at Whiteflash It’s a scary time out there: unemployment is still rampant, the stock market isn’t quite what it should be, and real estate is still not quite out of the slump. And yet, life goes on. The holidays are almost here, and spring weddings are rapidly approaching. A struggling economy doesn’t mean that people cut out important sentimental gifts like holiday presents and engagement rings, but it does mean that they tend to be savvier about how they get them. B... more

10 Things You Need to Know About Round Diamond Certification   AGS Platinum Certificate   1.  The two most respected and trusted gemological laboratories in the world for diamond certification are the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Gem Trade Laboratory and the AGS (American Gem Society) Laboratory. The AGS was established by the founders of the GIA.    2.  The GIA is the most well-known lab having developed the color and clarity grading system used today throughout t... more

I’m Dreaming of an Ice Christmas? The World’s Most Expensive Christmas Tree 2010 If you happen to be in the Abu Dhabi area this holiday season, stop in at the Emirates Palace hotel and check out the Christmas tree in the lobby. In a city already full of opulence and extravagance of every kind, the dazzling tree, said to be worth about $11 million, is just the icing on the cake. The Emirates Palace hotel isn’t exactly a Best Western: it has a private marina and heliport, and a vending... more

The Top Ten New Year’s Gifts New Year’s, as anyone who’s ever headed out in the dead of winter in a spangled minidress can tell you, is all about sparkle. Like the bubbles in our champagne glasses and the sequins on our clothes, New Year’s gifts should not skimp on the sparkly. The best jewelry gifts are the ones that the receiver will keep wearing long after all those other New Year’s gifts—diet resolutions and hangovers—are long gone.   Why give New Year’s g... more