LEARN ABOUT DIAMONDS

UNDERSTANDING DIAMOND QUALITY 

Not all diamonds are created equal. It's true. I like to think of diamonds as children, each one is unique. Diamonds come in many sizes, shapes, colors, and with unique internal characteristics, but like children, each polished diamond is valuable and should be cherished. 

IS IS BETTER TO BUY A LAB DIAMOND OR A MINED DIAMOND?

Since De Beers launched its now classic slogan, “A Diamond is Forever.” the durability of a diamond signified that marriage is forever. And now, a diamond’s purity and sparkle have become symbols of the depth of two people’s commitment to each other. DeBeer's was referencing mined or natural diamonds, but now lab diamonds are in the forever business too.It seems suddenly everyone’s talking about lab-grown diamonds. So, what are they, how do they compare, and should you consider buying one? Well, here's the scoop.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAB DIAMONDS, MOISSANITE, AND CUBIC ZIRCONIA?

Everyone loves a diamond alternative, and why not? It is very appealing to find a gemstone that looks like a diamond for a significantly lower investment. I think the popularity of lab diamonds in the market has created some confusion. So let me clear it up.

ETHICALLY AND SUSTAINABLY SOURCED

Sourcing is a complex activity in the jewelry business and the reality is I only have control of selection of suppliers that I believe adhere to my beliefs. The reality is that a fundamental component of ethical production is supply chain transparency. In the jewelry industry, supply chains are long and complex, causing the shift to sustainability jewelry making extremely challenging. None the less, I consider these guiding principles when selecting suppliers. 

HOW TO SHOP FOR A DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING

YOUR LOVE STORY IS UNIQUE. YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING SHOULD BE TOO...

LISA ROBIN JOURNAL

Visit my blog to learn more about engagement ring style trends, gemstones and diamonds, and even which color metal suites you. 

TESTIMONIALS

Lisa made the engagement ring buying process so easy. She helped us select the perfect style and found a lab created diamond for us that was gorgeous. She even help with a payment plan to make it easy to purchase the engagement ring we wanted.

GRIFFIN & LINDSEY DOLING

I initially shopped virtually. Lisa helped me select from styles that weren't even on the website. When I described what I was looking for, she new exactly what I meant. She helped me stay within budget and find the perfect engagement ring. Nikki loves it!

JAKE & NIKKI KING

We knew which ring we wanted but weren't sure how we could afford it. Lisa helped work through the financing to make it happen. We couldn't be happier!

JULIA NOREEN & TAVITA MAKA