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GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

Art Deco Engagement Rings: How to Get the Style

Art Deco engagement rings recall an era of glamour and sophistication: elegant and timeless, this ring style is trending! Find out how to pick the right diamond shape, metal and more to create this style for your own engagement ring. (more…)

Traveling in Style: A Guide to Traveling with Jewelry

Some of the best vacation destinations and activities can be hard on your jewelry. Between the chlorine in the pool and the many layers of sunscreen that you apply, travel can take a toll on certain gemstones, especially more delicate ones such as pearls, turquoise and coral. Even the most durable gemstones like diamonds require some care to be taken to ensure they remain sparkling and undamaged.

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Engagement Ring Upgrades: 6 Ways to Get a New Look

For a wedding anniversary, the birth of a child, or just because, a ‘new’ engagement ring can represent an even stronger symbol of your union. Here are six engagement ring upgrades you can make to give your love a whole new look. (more…)

Antique Engagement Ring Styles: Timeless Symbols of Love

Like love, antique engagement rings never go out of style. Countless lovers have exchanged fede, claddagh, gimmel and toi et moi rings. They can be the perfect way to express your feelings for your partner and make both your hearts beat a little faster.
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Gift Ideas for Mom: Jewelry Styles for Every Kind of Mom

Is your mom sporty, hip, classic, or into DIY? We found jewelry styles to please every kind of mom under the sun. If you need gift ideas for mom, read on!

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April Birthstone: Diamond Jewelry Gift Ideas for an Aries

April Birthstone: Diamond Jewelry Gift Ideas for an Aries

Diamond is the April birthstone, and we have some stunning gift ideas for a loved one born in this month. We’ve spiced up our selections by turning to the zodiac sign for additional inspiration. So take a look at what we/ve picked – our April birthstone pieces are sure to please. (more…)

Antique Jewelry: Mourning Jewelry of the Victorian Era

The tradition of wearing mourning jewelry goes back to at least the Middle Ages, when motifs like skulls and crossbones served as a tangible reminder of death. The exhortation memento mori, which literally translates to remember death, urged the wearer to live a moral life. (more…)

4 Reasons to Give Her (or Him) a Pink Diamond Engagement Ring

Whenever you plan on proposing, presenting her (or him) with a pink diamond engagement ring speaks volumes about the beauty, rarity and mystery of your love. These four reasons are a great guide to help you choose an incredible pink diamond engagement ring.
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Chinese Zodiac Jewelry: Year of the Monkey

Happy Chinese New Year! It’s time to welcome in the monkey – the Chinese zodiac sign for 2016 (February 8, 2016 – January 27, 2017). In celebration, we’ve curated some stunning jewelry images representing this mischievous and lovable creature, and delve into a bit of lore around this Chinese zodiac sign. (more…)

Not Just a Guy’s Guide to Custom Engagement Rings

If you’ve been shopping for an engagement ring, you’ve probably come across hundreds of different styles and designs – and the fact that you’re still shopping probably means that you haven’t found that perfect ring. You can keep on shopping, or you can visit your neighborhood jeweler and explore the option of a custom made engagement ring. This guide to custom engagement rings is here to help make sure the ring you give is perfect.

Having a ring custom made ensures you – and most importantly, she – will get the ring of her dreams. It will be an engagement ring like no one else’s, a unique and lasting statement of your love.

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Jewelry Trends: 2015 Hits and Our Predictions for 2016

Now that 2015 is coming to a close, it’s time to review the jewelry trend predictions the GIA social team made for the year.  We were so pleasantly surprised at their accuracy that we asked them to peer into their crystal balls again to see what will be trending in jewelry for 2016. (more…)

Getting into the Spirit: Selecting the Perfect Holiday Jewelry

The holiday season is always something people look forward to, but we’re often swept up in planning, cooking, shopping and more, not leaving enough time for ourselves. One way to stay on top of your game and avoid the dreaded last minute, “What am I going to wear?” dilemma is by having your outfits prepared (and jewelry selected) well ahead of time. (more…)