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  Harkening back to the Art Deco era, baguette diamonds make for a sleek and sophisticated look when set in wedding bands or engagement rings. As their name alludes to, baguette diamonds are named for their long and slender shape. The use of clean lines and futuristic geometric forms were signature characteristics in Art Deco rings, reflecting the bold spirit of the roaring 20s. The streamlined geometric shape of baguette cut diamonds fits effortlessly into this motif. Today’s re-imaged baguette diamond ring designs have a vintage appeal that’s perfect for the modern bride. What is a baguette cut diamond? A baguette cut …

  At Brilliant Earth we spend our days helping couples select the rings that symbolize their love and commitment, and designing rings that capture their individual styles and personalities. We are among the very first to see engagement ring and wedding ring trends as they emerge. Here are a few things we’ve noticed about the popular engagement rings we are loving now, and trends that we expect to stay strong through 2018. POPULAR ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES   Asymmetrical Designs While today’s brides-to-be love the tradition of engagement rings, they don’t always want the rings to look traditional. Many women are opting to …

  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 …