The Anatomy of a Ring: Cost, Style, and Symbolism of Lab-Created Diamonds Many couples seeking the ideal engagement ring choose to look at lab-created diamonds when they search for "jewelry store Chi … read more

Summary Yes, lab-grown diamonds can be certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Since 2019, GIA has officially included lab-created diamonds in their grading reports. These certificat … read more

Summary  The market for lab-grown diamonds continues to grow because consumers seek affordable and ethical alternatives that match the visual appeal of natural diamonds. The advanced methods CVD … read more

Diamond Size vs. Carat Weight Is Carat a weight or a size? Carat is a unit for measuring the weight of diamonds. The carat weight is also a means of determining a diamond’s price value, s … read more

The Expert Buying Guide When considering diamond engagement rings, many inquire if a 1.00 carat (1-carat, 1 carat, 1ct) engagement ring is a good choice. In this post, I will answer the most f … read more

Diamond Color Chart One of the first questions you may ask me the moment you enter our jewelry store in Chicago is about the best color diamond. Since you are a unique person,“the best” is … read more

Can Engagement Rings Be Resized? | Anatomy of a Ring in Chicago When we discuss custom engagement rings, at Wedding Band & Co. in Chicago, one of the most frequent queries we hear is: “What … read more

The pros and cons of the bezel engagement ring setting Bezel engagement rings are one of the most popular rings, in jewelry shops. Our clients encounter many questions around the setting … read more

Does The Engagement Ring Box Matter?      Couples usually spend so much time and effort in choosing or designing the perfect engagement ring and often forget about the significance … read more

Diamond Ring Appraisals The main precautionary advice I give to my clients is to appraise their engagement ring as soon as possible. My years of occupation as a jeweler has proved to me tha … read more