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South Italian Wedding Inspired Editorial Shoot at Il Mercato in New Orleans

Your Guide to Jewelry this Fall

Who doesn't love fall? We put together a little style guide for wearing jewelry this fall!

How To Secretly Find Out Her Ring Size

Brilliance in Diamonds owner, Kevin Brown, is frequently asked by customers about how they can find out their girlfriend’s ring size without her knowing. Determining her ring size without asking ca...

Why Do Retailers Charge So Much For Diamonds?

Rare, gorgeous, and expensive. These are some of the thoughts that cross one’s mind when they hear the word “diamond.” Rare and gorgeous are absolutely correct. However, diamonds don’t have to be e...

Making Sure Not to Side Step the Side Stone Quality of Your Setting

Putting together the perfect diamond engagement ring comes down to the fine details. There are of course two main factors most people consider; the center stone and the setting. Before I elaborate ...

Why is GIA Certification So Important?

Before buying that once-in-a-lifetime engagement ring, bracelet or necklace from your local jeweler, you will want to make sure it is the quality that it is being represented as. Unfortunately, the...

Why Does the Diamond Cut Affect the Price?

A diamond’s cut is one of the most complex factors that affect a diamond’s price. In cutting diamonds, the slightest error can ruin a diamond’s shape and may in turn compromise its beauty (and also...

Why Does the Color of a Diamond Matter?

Diamonds come in every color found in the rainbow and more, including red, purple, black, brown, blue, and so on. When discussing diamonds for engagement rings we are talking about white diamonds. ...