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  Our new Virtual Try-On feature allows you to see your favorite Brilliant Earth setting on you! Take a photo with your phone to see your favorite engagement ring setting (or a few) on your hand. You can also see what different combinations of diamond shapes, carat weights, and metal types look best on you. Try It Yourself 1. Select “Virtual Try-On” on your favorite ring setting page. 2. Snap a shot of your hand or upload a picture from your phone. 3. Customize with your favorite diamond shape, carat size, and precious metal. 4. Save your image or share it with a friend! …

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 …