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Engagement Ring Styles: Comparing Settings, Shapes and Metals

Compare engagement ring styles, from solitaire and halo to bezel and three-stone, plus the diamond shapes and metals that shape how a ring looks and wears.

How Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Made? What Engagement Ring Shoppers Should Know

How are lab grown diamonds made? CVD vs. HPHT explained, plus how lab-grown diamonds compare to moissanite and what to check before choosing one for an engagement ring.

Which Engagement Ring Should I Get? A Step-by-Step Guide

From the 4Cs to settings, metals, and personalization, a step-by-step guide to choosing the perfect engagement ring for your partner. From The Golden Gem in Golden, CO.

Which Diamond Cut Sparkles the Most? A Golden, CO Engagement Ring Guide

Round brilliant diamonds sparkle the most. Here's how light performance, facet style, and cut quality shape a diamond's brilliance, fire, and scintillation. From The Golden Gem in Golden, CO.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Real Diamonds? A Guide for Golden, CO Couples

Yes—lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. Learn how they compare to natural diamonds in value, durability, and engagement ring design, from The Golden Gem in Golden, CO.

What Is the Most Expensive Diamond Cut for an Engagement Ring?

The round brilliant is the most expensive diamond cut. Here's why demand, precision, and rough-diamond waste drive its price, and how other cuts compare. From The Golden Gem in Golden, CO.