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Jewelry Trends to Watch in 2026: The Year of Bold Self-Expression, Meaning, and Maximalist Glamour

Jewelry Trends to Watch in 2026: The Year of Bold Self-Expression, Meaning, and Maximalist Glamour
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Tourmaline: A Gemstone in Almost Every Color – The...

Aug 27, 2026 38

Discover tourmaline, the Rainbow Gemstone, including its colors, varieties, Paraíba rarity, value fa...

Tourmaline: A Gemstone in Almost Every Color – The Complete Guide to Earth's Rainbow Treasure
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Sri Lanka: The Island of Beautiful Gemstones

Aug 25, 2026 71

Discover why Sri Lanka is called the Island of Gems, from Ceylon blue sapphires and rare Padparadsch...

Sri Lanka: The Island of Beautiful Gemstones

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The U.S. Jewelry Market Splits: Understanding the K-Shaped Market and What It Means for the Industry

The U.S. Jewelry Market Splits: Understanding the K-Shaped Market and What It Means for the Industry

August 19, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 107

The U.S. jewelry market is becoming increasingly K-shaped, with value shoppers turning to lab-grown diamonds while affluent consumers continue spending on natural diamonds, luxury jewelry, and premium...

The Solitaire Diamond Ring: A History of the World's Most Iconic Engagement Ring

The Solitaire Diamond Ring: A History of the World's Most Iconic Engagement Ring

August 18, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 71

Discover the history of the solitaire diamond ring, from Ancient Rome and the 1477 royal engagement to Tiffany's 1886 setting. Learn its symbolism, styles, 4Cs, settings, metals, and buying tips.

Fancy-Shaped Diamonds Continue to Shine: The 2026 Market Revolution

Fancy-Shaped Diamonds Continue to Shine: The 2026 Market Revolution

August 14, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 108

Discover why fancy-shaped diamonds are outperforming round diamonds in 2025. Learn about Oval, Marquise, Emerald, Radiant, and Cushion diamond trends, pricing premiums, consumer demand, global supply,...

Australian Opals: Nature's Most Colorful Gemstones

Australian Opals: Nature's Most Colorful Gemstones

August 13, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 96

Discover the fascinating world of Australian opals, from rare black opals of Lightning Ridge to white opals of Coober Pedy and boulder opals of Queensland. Learn how Australian opals form, what create...

Tourmaline: The Rainbow Gemstone That Comes in Every Color

Tourmaline: The Rainbow Gemstone That Comes in Every Color

August 12, 2026 K3ith H@wkins Education Blog 94

Discover the fascinating world of tourmaline, nature's Rainbow Gemstone. Explore its remarkable colors, varieties, geological formation, major sources, Paraíba and watermelon tourmaline, value factors...

The 10 Diamond Shapes: A Complete Guide

The 10 Diamond Shapes: A Complete Guide

June 18, 2026 Archit Mohanty Education Blog 1,025

10 Diamond Shapes Explained: Round, Oval, Cushion, Emerald, Pear & More | Complete Buying Guide

GIA to Introduce Cut Grading for Fancy-Shaped Diamonds in 2027 -

GIA to Introduce Cut Grading for Fancy-Shaped Diamonds in 2027 -

June 15, 2026 Archit Mohanty Education Blog 1,432

GIA Fancy Shape Cut Grading 2027: How Oval, Pear & Marquise Diamonds Will Change Forever