Oval Engagement Rings: Ratios, Settings and Buying Guide What are oval engagement rings? Oval engagement rings feature an elongated, egg-shaped brilliant-cut diamond that looks larger than a round of the same carat weight and slims the finger. Ovals were chosen for 25% of 2025 engagement rings, close behind round. By Anthony Chege, gem and jewelry … Read more
How to Tell if a Diamond Is Real: 9 Simple Checks How to tell if a diamond is real? Start with its grading report and laser inscription, then check the metal stamp, do a fog and read-through test, inspect it under a 10x loupe, and confirm with a jeweler’s multi-tester or a gem lab. By … Read more
4 Carat Diamond Ring: 2026 Price & Buyer’s Guide AC By Anthony Chege, gem and jewellery dealer with 20 years’ experienceLast updated: October 2026 How much does a 4 carat diamond ring cost? About $62,000 for a natural center stone and about $2,000 for a lab-grown one in October 2026 — a roughly 30-fold gap … Read more
Herff Jones Class Rings: Prices, Metals and Warranty What are Herff Jones class rings? Herff Jones class rings are custom high school and college rings from Indianapolis-based Herff Jones, founded in 1920, made in Ultrium, Extreme Silver, Extreme AuRista or 10K–18K gold and backed by a lifetime limited warranty. By Anthony Chege — gem and … Read more
Diamond Jewelry: 2026 Guide to the 4Cs, Lab vs Natural What is diamond jewelry? Diamond jewelry is any ring, earring, necklace, bracelet or pendant set with natural or lab-grown diamonds — valued by the GIA 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, carat) plus the metal and setting that hold the stone. By Anthony Chege — gem and … Read more
Are 2 carat diamond engagement rings worth it? Yes — if you want a stone about 8.1 mm wide, a lab-grown one costs from roughly $1,000 while a natural one runs $3,500 to $46,000. AC By Anthony Chege, a gem and jewellery dealer with 20 years’ experienceLast updated: October 2026 Key Takeaways A 2 carat … Read more
Quick answer: Ring sizes are measured by the internal circumference or diameter of the ring, and different countries use different numbering systems for the same physical size. A US size 7 equals UK size N, EU size 54, and Japan size 14 — all describing a ring with roughly a 54.4mm inside circumference. The most … Read more
