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Known for their sophisticated rectangular shape and geometric facets, the clean lines and angles of emerald diamonds make them an exceptional choice for the centerpiece of an engagement ring. Emerald cut diamonds are known as a step cut diamonds. Step cut diamonds offer a different type of beauty from a classic round cut diamond, offering exceptional clarity and a distinctive look when set in engagement rings. Step cut diamonds are either found in square or rectangular shapes, and their facets are rectilinear (made up of straight lines). This cut’s long, narrow facets produce a prismatic reflection as opposed to brilliance, …

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM @People via Zak Hussein/Splash News   Finally! One of the most highly anticipated engagements of 2017 has been confirmed. We are so excited for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Palace officials confirmed the news of the engagement early this morning, and apart from looking forward to the royal wedding, we couldn’t wait to see the ring! Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is a timeless three stone engagement ring, boasting a center cushion diamond and accented by two diamonds, one on each side, perfectly fit for a princess. We love the meaning behind three stone engagement rings, as they symbolize a …

  Brilliant Earth is proud to partner with the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) to provide training in diamond valuation to artisanal diamond miners in Sierra Leone. A common problem in artisanal diamond mining is that miners do not know what their diamonds are worth. The diamond traders who purchase rough diamonds from artisanal miners are better informed to assess value. Diamond traders often take advantage of this knowledge difference to cheat the miners and pay them only a fraction of the true worth of their gems. To help address this inequity, Brilliant Earth is funding a month-long program that will …