Diamond Shopping
Gabrielle’s Ideal Diamond Proportions
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Writing this is kind of surreal. This guide, born out of thousands of hours of “the diamond thing,” as I affectionately called it for almost a year before deciding to actually pursue it professionally, started on Reddit. It’s been revised what feels like one hundred and one times over – tweaked with different analogies, specifics
How to Buy a Loose Diamond: Our Top 10 Rules
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Welcome, hi, hello. Lab diamonds? Diamonds in general? Shiny rocks?! Let’s learn… Okay. So. I’m going to be honest with you. There’s a lot of misinformation floating around when it comes to buying diamonds, and it’s driving me a littttttle bit nuts. Nothing’s worse than someone who got lucky on a diamond purchase and is
How Jewelry Pricing is Determined
Last Updated: March 17, 2025Pricing jewelry involves multiple factors, including raw material costs, craftsmanship, gemstone quality, brand reputation, and market demand. Whether it’s a fine jewelry piece with lab-grown diamonds and platinum or a less expensive sterling silver piece, the final price is influenced by several key components. Let’s break down the most important factors: 1. Raw Material Costs (Metals & Gemstones) Jewelry pricing starts with the
Jewelry Metal Pricing Report (2024–2025): Gold, Platinum, and Silver Trends
Last Updated: March 18, 2025The prices of gold, platinum, and silver have seen significant movement from January 2024 to early 2025, affecting both the jewelry industry and consumer buying trends. This report will break down: This is designed to be a buyer-friendly guide that helps you understand why jewelry prices have changed and what to expect when shopping for
Virtual Inventories: How They Work and What That Means for You
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Virtual Diamond Inventories, otherwise known as: “why is this diamond listed on your site, also listed on other sites?” Let’s go! Let’s say I find a stone I love on RetailerXYZ, but when I check Stone Algo, I see that the same diamond is listed with five other retailers. Does that mean it’s a scam?
How Workmanship Affects Metal Pricing
Last Updated: March 18, 2025The difficulty of working with different metals plays a significant role in the cost of jewelry. While the base material cost (such as gold, platinum, or silver) is a major factor, the complexity of crafting the metal into jewelry also impacts labor costs, design feasibility, and overall pricing (hint: platinum is the most expensive!) Every
How to Read an IGI Diamond Certificate (And What Actually Matters)
Last Updated: March 18, 2025If you’ve been shopping for a lab-grown diamond, chances are you’ve come across an IGI (International Gemological Institute) certificate. But how much of it actually matters? More importantly, how do you ensure you’re getting a diamond that looks stunning in real life, not just on paper? Unlike GIA, the gold standard for natural diamonds, IGI