Art Deco & Vintage Engagement Rings: A Style Guide by Era
Prices checked: October 2, 2026, in our live catalog Most vintage engagement rings you'll see are Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco,...
14K vs 18K Gold: What Actually Changes When You Step Up
Prices checked: October 4, 2026, in our live catalog Go 18K for the deeper yellow, and 14K for less upkeep....
What $5,000 Actually Buys in a Lab-Grown Engagement Ring
Prices checked: October 2, 2026, in our live catalog Short answer: about 3 carats, if you go lab-grown. And that...
Men's Engagement Rings: Styles, Metals and What's Different
Men's engagement rings are usually wide, flat bands. If there's a diamond, it sits low. That way, nothing snags while...
How to Choose a Wedding Band: Metal, Width and Fit
Prices checked: October 2, 2026, in our live catalog Most people are best off with 14k white gold in a...
Anniversary Bands by Stone Count: 5-Stone vs 7-Stone vs Eternity
Prices checked: October 2, 2026, in our live catalog Seven stones is the one I'd buy. It puts a long...
Diamond Hoop Earrings: Inside-Out vs Huggie vs Large
Start with a mid-size inside-out hoop, unless you sleep in your earrings. If you do, get huggies. Inside-out hoops have...
What 4 Carat Diamond Earrings Really Cost (and How Costco Compares)
Prices checked: October 2, 2026, in our live catalog. Other jewelers' prices are from August 31, 2026. Lab-grown 4 carat...
How Many Carats Should a Tennis Necklace Be? Size and Layering Guide
Aim for 5 to 10 carats total. If you'll wear it every day, 5 to 7.5 is the sweet spot....
4-Prong vs 6-Prong vs Bezel: Which Setting Is Most Secure?
A bezel is the most secure setting. Six prongs come next, then four. That's because a bezel is a smooth...
Asscher Cut Diamonds: The Vintage Square Cut Explained
An asscher cut is a square diamond with clipped corners, cut in flat parallel planes instead of the tiny triangular...
Christmas Diamond Gifts: Order Deadlines and Ready-to-Ship Picks
If you want a made-to-order diamond gift under the tree, order by Thanksgiving, November 26, and Liori's delivery promise covers...
4 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Rings: Prices by Shape
A 4 carat lab grown diamond ring starts at $5,999 at Liori, and the shape you pick moves both the...
Emerald Cut Diamonds: What They Cost and How to Choose
An emerald cut is a step-cut diamond: a rectangle with cropped corners and long, parallel facets that throw broad flashes...
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Real? (And Do They Pass a Diamond Tester?)
Yes. A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond, and it will read as one on a standard diamond tester. The...
GIA vs IGI for Lab-Grown Diamonds: How to Read and Verify a Report
Both GIA and IGI issue legitimate lab-grown diamond reports, so neither name on your paperwork is a red flag. The...
Oval Trio & Three-Stone Oval Engagement Rings
If you have settled on an oval centre and a three-stone setting, the only real decision left is what sits...
Pink Diamond Rings for Women: Styles and Settings That Flatter the Color
The setting you choose changes how pink your diamond looks, and most shoppers pick it last. Get it backwards and...
How to Finance an Engagement Ring (BNPL, 0% APR & More)
Yes, you can finance an engagement ring, and four routes cover almost everyone: buy now, pay later (BNPL), a 0%...
James Allen Is Closing: Where to Buy Your Engagement Ring Now
James Allen's standalone website has shut down, and the brand now lives inside Blue Nile as a collection rather than...
Best Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings: 2026 Picks
For most people the answer is a round brilliant solitaire between 1.5 and 2 carats, because it puts your money...
5, 6 and 7 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Rings: What They Actually Cost
A 5 carat lab grown ring starts at $5,999 at Liori, a 6 carat at $7,999 and a 7 carat...
3 Carat Diamond Rings: Real Prices for Lab & Natural
A 3 carat lab grown diamond ring costs between $3,999 and $11,250. The same ring with a natural diamond in...
Black Diamond Earrings: How to Choose Size, Setting & Metal
A black diamond is opaque, so it reads as one solid dark disc instead of throwing light around the way...

