Brilliant Earth Blog
Jewelry News
Gold Mine Collapses Kill More Than 100 People
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
When gold and diamond miners die on the job, deliberate violence is very often the cause. In Zimbabwe and Angola, mining company security guards have been shooting and killing local diamond miners. In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), gold miners work in ...
Love & Wedding
Eight Unique Wedding Ideas
Fri, May 17, 2013
Are you looking for a way to make your wedding stand out from the rest? You don’t want your guests ...
Styles & Trends
What to Know Before Buying A Diamond Wedding Band
Wed, May 22, 2013
A woman’s diamond wedding band isn’t like a pair of shoes—you can’t change it three times a day, and ...
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A Tale of Two Diamond Heists
Sun, Mar 10, 2013
We’d like to discuss two recent diamond heists – both of them outrageous, both similar in some coincidental details, but each causing a very different world ...
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The Enduring Appeal of Emerald Rings
Fri, Mar 8, 2013
When Pantone, the color authority in the design world, broke the news that emerald is the 2013 color of the year, the effects of the announcement could ...
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Unusual Diamond Engagement Rings
Tue, Mar 5, 2013
You’ve got it all figured out – who you are, that is. A true individual, you are drawn to the offbeat, eccentric, and original. Likewise, your ...
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In Angola, a Journalist Fights Blood Diamonds
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
More than a decade after the end of a tragic, diamond-funded civil war in Angola, diamond mining in the country continues to be beset by violence. Private ...
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Marriage Proposal Ideas
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Planning to pop the question? After selecting the perfect ring, make sure to leave some time and creative energy (and perhaps even a bit of your ...
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Birthstone Jewelry Ideas
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Like an astrological zodiac sign, some people believe birthstones can say a lot about a person. But you don’t have to be an astrology buff to appreciate ...
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Top Jewelry Trends of the Season
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…awards season! This is the time we ooh and ahh over the fabulous fashions of our favorite Hollywood stars. Celebrity ...
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Royal Engagement Rings
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Kate Middleton’s stunning blue sapphire engagement ring recently caused a resurgence in the popularity of colored gemstone engagement rings. The irony in ...
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Falling in Love with Filigree Rings
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
As antique, vintage, and vintage-inspired engagement rings continue to soar in popularity, there has been more interest in a special design element, ...
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How to Pair a Unique Estate Ring with a Wedding Band
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
This week, jewelry specialist Mary Newcomb tells her personal story of finding a wedding band to complement her antique engagement ring, and shares advice on ...
