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Why Showcase Rings are Compromises

If you have ever tried on a ring from a display case and thought, “This is the one,” I get it. Showcase rings are designed to look irresistible under bright...

Why Showcase Rings are Compromises

If you have ever tried on a ring from a display case and thought, “This is the one,” I get it. Showcase rings are designed to look irresistible under bright...

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The Myth of ‘Good Enough’ in Engagement Rings

I have been in the diamond business for over 20 years, and I have heard the phrase “good enough” more times than I can count. Usually it comes out when...

The Myth of ‘Good Enough’ in Engagement Rings

I have been in the diamond business for over 20 years, and I have heard the phrase “good enough” more times than I can count. Usually it comes out when...

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The Art of the Perfect Proposal: Choosing a Dia...

I’ve learned something after years of helping people shop for engagement rings. The “perfect” ring is rarely the biggest diamond or the trendiest setting. The perfect ring is the one...

The Art of the Perfect Proposal: Choosing a Dia...

I’ve learned something after years of helping people shop for engagement rings. The “perfect” ring is rarely the biggest diamond or the trendiest setting. The perfect ring is the one...

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Why Lab Grown Diamonds Are Redefining Fine Jewelry

I’m Mike Nekta, and I spend my days talking with people who love jewelry for all the right reasons. They want something beautiful, yes, but also something meaningful. Something they...

Why Lab Grown Diamonds Are Redefining Fine Jewelry

I’m Mike Nekta, and I spend my days talking with people who love jewelry for all the right reasons. They want something beautiful, yes, but also something meaningful. Something they...

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How Certification Works for Lab Grown Diamonds

If you’re shopping for a lab grown diamond, certification is the one thing that turns a “pretty stone” into a diamond you can actually compare, trust, and insure. I’m Mike...

How Certification Works for Lab Grown Diamonds

If you’re shopping for a lab grown diamond, certification is the one thing that turns a “pretty stone” into a diamond you can actually compare, trust, and insure. I’m Mike...

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Why Fixing Mistakes is Harder Than Doing It Rig...

I’ve spent over 20 years in the diamond industry, and if there’s one lesson I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way), it’s this: fixing mistakes is almost always harder, slower, and...

Why Fixing Mistakes is Harder Than Doing It Rig...

I’ve spent over 20 years in the diamond industry, and if there’s one lesson I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way), it’s this: fixing mistakes is almost always harder, slower, and...