Gem Breakfast Blog
Here’s the truth: recycled gold is not what you think it is. It’s rarely old jewelry being made into new jewelry – more often it's newly mined gold being passed off as ‘recycled’ on a technicality.
- April 16, 2024
- 8 min read
Pick your tantalizing tourmaline ring with our buffet of one of a kind pink tourmaline rings and green tourmaline rings plus every other tone and hue of tourmaline stone under the sun.
- April 11, 2024
- 5 min read
Hexagon diamonds are the six-sided chameleons of the diamond world. Fancy an art deco aesthetic, a modern minimal moment, a romantic vintage vibe, or an edgy energy? A hexagon diamond can deliver.
- March 29, 2024
- 6 min read
See diamond carat sizes on a hand plus all the tips to get the biggest most beautiful diamond for your budget.
- March 25, 2024
- 5 min read
What Is Peach Gold? Learn about our best selling custom gold color that is available at Gem Breakfast.
- March 13, 2024
- 3 min read
Thinking of designing a custom engagement ring but don't know where to start? Not sure what stackable or non-stackable rings mean and how to choose between them? We've got you! We've compiled the most commonly asked questions from our Gem Breakfast community and we're here with answers.
- February 28, 2024
- 6 min read
In this blog, we cover everything to know about ethically sourced gemstones.
- February 28, 2024
- 9 min read
We get this question a lot: which one is better – white gold or platinum? And truthfully, there’s no one-and-done answer! It all depends on what’s important to you – color, purity, finish, price, durability, or long-term care. Keep reading for our help-you-decide guide!
- February 27, 2024
- 7 min read
Before you put a ring on it, let’s make sure it fits! Keep reading for your all-in-one guide to ring sizing, including:
Ring sizing basics: the numbers, the fit, average sizes
How to figure out her ring size (in secret or if she’s in on it)
Common rings myths busted
Everything you need to know about resizing rings
- February 27, 2024
- 11 min read
The pros and cons of solid gold, gold filled, gold plated, and vermeil jewelry.
- February 26, 2024
- 6 min read
Answering your deep questions on prongs! What are prongs? How can you customize them? What are your options with prongs? While prongs mostly exist to keep your stone secure, they can also add to the design and are completely customizable to suit your style and best showcase your stone. Keep reading for your crash course on everything ‘prongs’.
- February 26, 2024
- 8 min read
If you've been here a minute, you know we LOVE a 3 stone engagement ring or treat yourself ring. I mean, 3x times the diamonds (and gemstones) equals 3x the joy, my friends. So, if you're on the 3 stone team, keep scrolling for a collection of our favorite 3 stone engagement rings in every shape, tone, and stone under the sun - think three stone diamond rings, three stone sapphire rings, and everything in between. Cheers to triplets and trios that prove more is always more.
- February 23, 2024
- 7 min read