Laurie Mega
Articles by Laurie Mega
Does Diamond Hardness Really Matter?
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Halo Diamond Engagement Ring by James Allen.
What Does Mineral Hardness Mean?
Mineral hardness refers...
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Should I Buy a VVS2 Clarity Diamond?
One of the four Cs by which a diamond's quality is measured is clarity. The best of the best are...
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Should I Buy a VVS1 Clarity Diamond?
When shopping for a diamond, you’ll be looking at diamonds of different clarity grades, from FL (flawless) to I (included)....
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4 Popular Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings in 2021
These engagement rings from Leibish & Co. feature popular diamond shapes.
When shopping for that perfect diamond engagement ring, it’s...
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CustomMade.com Review
The only limit to CustomMade engagement rings is the customer's imagination. © CustomMade. Used with permission.
Imagine having an entire...
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How Wide Should My Engagement Ring Band Be?
So, you’ve chosen your diamond and you’ve chosen your ring metal. But have you considered how wide you want your...
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Whiteflash Review
Founded in 2000, Whiteflash’s mission is to provide top quality diamonds and fine jewelry to their customers while providing what they call a...
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With Clarity Review
With Clarity helps you create the perfect custom engagement ring.
With Clarity was founded in 2013 by a husband-and-wife team...
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Brian Gavin Diamonds Review
BGD offer high-performance stones, cut to reflect as much light as possible. © Brian Gavin. Used with permission.
Brian Gavin...
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Blue Nile Review
Launched in 1999, Blue Nile was one of the first online diamond retailers. They revolutionized the way people bought diamond...
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James Allen Review
Launched in 2006, online jewelry retailer James Allen is considered a disrupter in the diamond market that seeks to educate...
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Metal Options for Engagement and Wedding Rings
If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, you’ve probably spent a considerable amount of time searching for the perfect stone,...
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High-Performance Diamonds: Worth the Money or Just Hype?
High-performance diamonds are marketed as perfectly symmetrical stones of exceptional quality. Learn if they’re worth the extra money you’ll spend...
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Engagement Ring Financing: Options for Every Budget
Many consumers don’t have the money they need at hand for their dream engagement ring. Find out which engagement ring...
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How Much Should You Spend on a Diamond Engagement Ring?
The old rule about spending a month's salary on a diamond engagement ring is just that: old. Learn how you...
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Buying a Heart-Cut Diamond
Hearts are becoming more popular as engagement ring stones. Our guide to buying a heart-cut diamond will help you choose...
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One-Carat Oval Diamonds: the Complete Guide
One-carat oval diamonds are versatile alternatives to one-carat rounds. Our guide can help you find the right oval-cut diamond for...
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