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PHOTO: INSTAGRAM @leamichele   Congratulations! Our favorite former Glee star said “yes” this weekend to now fiancé Zandy Reich, president of women’s clothing brand AYR. We are so excited for the happy couple! Lea announced her engagement to the world on Saturday, April 28th, sharing a candid photo on Instagram presumably snapped post-proposal.  The photo showcases her gorgeous halo engagement ring, which features a center 4 carat elongated radiant cut diamond. A radiant cut diamond engagement ring is an wonderful choice if you love the elegant shape of an emerald cut, but want the dazzling sparkle offered by the round brilliant cut …

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 either 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 …