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  It’s October, which means engagement season is just around the corner! While many people choose to get married in the spring or summer, cozy fall and winter months are the most popular times of year for couples to get engaged. “Engagement season” typically coincides with the holiday season in the United States. If you are wondering when to propose, autumn is one of the most romantic seasons, with the crisp weather and changing leaves making people want to cozy up together. Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, secluded beach bonfires or strolls beneath the red and gold leaves are all dreamy …

  With perfect circles of shimmering diamonds, eternity bands symbolize everlasting love. Also known as infinity rings, eternity rings are adorned with identically cut diamonds in a band that glitters and shines from every angle. These beautiful bands are traditionally given as special occasion and anniversary gifts, but they are also a stunning option for wedding rings. After all, why should your diamond engagement ring have all the fun? At Brilliant Earth, we’ve recently created new eternity rings featuring fancy shaped diamonds. Fancy shaped diamonds – any other shape than round – are a gorgeous way to add visual interest …

  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 …