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French Cut Diamonds

September 24, 20250
French Cut Diamonds
We are self described Francophiles, and maybe that’s why we love French Cut stones. They are just like French fashion- simple, sleek, and sophisticated. And why French Cuts weren’t technically...
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Antique Cushion Cut Diamonds

October 29, 20200
Antique Cushion Cut Diamonds
Yet another antique cut we have fallen in love with over and over. The cushion cut seems to have come back in vogue recently, but it’s actually an old cut...
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Old European Cut Diamonds

October 28, 20200
Old European Cut Diamonds
Round, brilliant, and full of vintage romance — Old European Cut diamonds are antique classics. Explore their history, sparkle, and tips for choosing the right one.
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Transitional Cut Diamonds

October 28, 20200
Transitional Cut Diamonds
Around 1918 to the late 1920s, there was a new, undeniably beautiful, and absolutely fascinating diamond cut coming out of the United States. Born in the Boston workshop of Henry...

Oval Cut Diamonds

October 27, 20200
Oval Cut Diamonds
If you saw our post about Blake Lively’s engagement ring, you know we are on Team Oval! Oval cut diamonds not only beautifully elongate anyone’s finger, but catch the light...

Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

October 27, 20200
Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
It seems as though centuries of life long dedication from diamond cutters all cumulated into one ultimate product- the modern round brilliant cut. There has been constant evolution since the...