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High Jewelry
Buying guides for diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry, plus new high jewelry collections and the maison histories behind them.
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Van Cleef Alhambra Price in 2026: Every Piece, From Sweet to Magic
The Van Cleef Alhambra price in 2026, piece by piece: from the $1,630 Sweet bracelet to the $28,400 white gold…
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Sotheby’s Paris Jewelry Results: Van Cleef 16-Carat Ring Leads
A 16.01-carat step-cut diamond signed Van Cleef & Arpels led Sotheby’s Paris at €409,600, in a sale that rewarded size,…
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How to Tell If a Diamond Is Real: 6 Tests That Work (and the Ones to Skip)
How to tell if a diamond is real: the six checks that work, from GIA Report Check to a moissanite…
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The Best Anniversary Jewelry From $5,000–$10,000: Eternity Rings, Tennis Bracelets, Studs and Pendants
Eternity rings, tennis bracelets, diamond studs and pendants from $5,000 to $10,000, matched to each anniversary milestone.
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Questions to Ask Before Spending $5,000 on a Ring: Report, Cut, Returns and Budget
The questions to put to your jeweler, and to yourself, before spending $5,000 on a ring, with a clear budget…
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What to Check Before Buying Fine Jewelry Online: Grading, Returns, Resizing and Payment
Eight checks to make before you buy a diamond or fine jewelry online, from the grading report to the return…
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The Best Diamond Setting for Your Lifestyle: Prong, Bezel, Halo, Pavé and Flush Compared
Which diamond setting suits the way you live, from four and six prongs to bezel, halo, pavé, cathedral and flush,…
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How to Read a GIA Diamond Report: Every Section Explained
A line-by-line guide to the GIA diamond grading report, from the report number and proportions diagram to fluorescence, comments, inscriptions…
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Oval vs. Round Diamond: Size, Sparkle and Price
A 1-carat oval looks more than a millimeter longer than a round and cost about 5% less at the same…
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Where to Spend and Where to Save on a Diamond: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat
Spend on cut and a trustworthy report, save on clarity, color and the last few points of carat weight: here…