Proposals, Weddings, Jewelry, and all Things Romance!

CVD and HPHT are two ways to grow a real diamond. Here's how each method works, what GIA says about them, whether you can tell them apart, and what actually matters when choosing a lab-grown diamond for an engagement ring in Canada.

Asscher cut engagement rings explained: what the cut is, how it differs from emerald and princess cuts, which clarity and colour to choose, the best settings, and what Asscher rings cost in Canada.

The safe way to clean an engagement ring at home: warm water, mild dish soap and a soft brush, plus what changes for lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pavé and white gold, and when to let a jeweller do it.

What an elongated cushion cut is, the best length-to-width ratios, how it compares with oval and radiant cuts, bow-tie and faceting tips, the best settings and what it costs in Canada.

How to choose a round brilliant engagement ring: what 57 vs 58 facets means, which GIA cut grade to buy, colour and clarity sweet spots, how big a 1 carat round looks, and four vs six prongs.

How to choose a marquise cut engagement ring: the ideal 2:1 ratio, how to spot a bad bow-tie, symmetry checks, protecting the points from chipping, and the best settings and wedding band pairings.

Cut, colour, clarity and carat explained for Canadian engagement ring buyers: what each grade scale means, which C matters most, where to save, and how the 4Cs apply to lab-grown diamonds.

What a radiant cut is, how it differs from emerald, cushion and princess cuts, which length-to-width ratios and settings work best, and what to check before you buy a radiant in moissanite, lab-grown or natural diamond.

IGI vs GIA for natural and lab-grown diamonds: what each lab's report tells you, GIA's 2025 switch to Premium and Standard for lab-grown stones, how to read the key lines, and how to verify a report before you buy.