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Market Report

Blue Nile: History, the James Allen Merger and What It Means for Diamond Buyers in 2026

The jeweler that taught America to buy diamonds online has absorbed James Allen and turned back toward natural stones.
Legendary Stones, Market Report

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds in 2026: Prices, Differences and Which to Buy

Identical to the eye, worlds apart in price: what separates a lab-grown diamond from a mined one in 2026.
Legendary Stones

The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat

Four letters, one grading language: how to read a diamond report and where your money is best spent.
Market Report

How Much Does an Engagement Ring Cost in 2026? Averages, Budgets and Where to Spend

The average ring now costs about $4,600, and the old salary rule was never a rule at all.
Legendary Stones

Diamond Shapes Guide: Round, Oval, Emerald, Pear and More, With History and Prices

From the round brilliant to the architectural emerald cut, every diamond shape tells a different story and carries a different…

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