It's a great idea to do your research and learn about diamonds and the buying process. We don't recommend buying diamonds without viewing them in person, and we hope you'll work with an experienced jeweler who has access to hundreds of thousands of diamonds and can cherry pick the best ones for you.

Everyone wants a good relationship with a reputable jeweler they can depend on for service and guidance. 

Diamonds are special and each is unique. They are cut and polished from rough material that forms with characteristics that can look like clouds, inclusions, colors, pinpoints, fluorescence, feathers and more. Not every feature is going to be revealed in a diamond grading certificate, especially the overall appearance and WOW factor. The "Four Cs" can't tell the whole story. 

It's possible to have 2 diamonds with the same Cut, Color and Clarity that look completely different in person. 

The day you get married, if you’re like most people, you add a wedding band to your engagement ring. Do you know how you’ll wear it? If you thought there was only one place to set your ring, read on. Believe it or not, there are a few questions to consider when thinking through the options. Will you wear both rings together or separate, for example? Should you put the engagement ring on top or the wedding band on top? What’s proper, and where is there some room for creativity? To help you think through the basics of wedding ring tradition and style, here are a few details to keep in mind.

Long beloved for their beautiful, blue, sea-inspired coloring, aquamarines make wonderful jewelry pieces. While they’re not as hard as diamonds, they are durable for everyday use. If you keep them away from chemicals such as alcohol and ammonia, they can last well into the future. Still, due to their light coloring, aquamarines can smudge easily. Meaning, you need to know how to clean them to keep them looking their best.

It’s fairly common for people to be interested in different styles of engagement rings and even want to know more about where and how the diamonds are sourced. Yet there is much more that goes into the finished product displayed in a jewelry store. If you’re curious to know more about your ring, keep reading to discover how engagement rings are made.

When you choose an engagement ring and wedding bands for your impending marriage, you’ll consider your style, budget and other factors when choosing the rings. One question we tend to hear is: Should couples' wedding bands match? In other words, should the bride and groom wear the same style rings?

The whirlwind of wedding planning is but a memory now. After months of meticulously mapping out every last detail, heartfelt vows and cherished rings were exchanged, and your love was celebrated in style with family and friends.

Congratulations are in order … but there’s still more to do as you set off down the road toward wedded bliss. The accompanying checklist presents a dozen tasks to tend to in the aftermath of the wedding to make everything just right. There is gratitude to express, legal matters to labor over, and especially for sentimentalists, keepsakes to create. And there are plans to ponder to make the future even brighter.

Now that you are used to taking vows, check out this checklist to discover why it’s important to transform your “I do” to “We will … ” Take on these tasks as a couple for a picture-perfect way to wrap up your wedding-related activities. Be assured that the “thank you” cards in particular are most meaningful to the many who made your

Congratulations, you’re engaged! As soon as you start planning your wedding, one of the first and biggest decisions you’ll have to make is about your venue: Where will the event be held? What are you looking for? What do you need to do to find Chicago wedding venues that are right for you? 

Unlike cake at a wedding reception, wedding bands are meant to last, beautifully symbolizing the love and commitment a couple have for each other. If you’re a soon-to-be bride and wondering how to choose a wedding ring that you’ll treasure, here are some important considerations to help lead you in the right direction.

In today’s society, it’s common knowledge that when you’re ready to get engaged, you’re ready to get a ring. Modern culture views rings as tangible symbols of commitment and the perfect accompaniment to proposals. Where does this tradition originate? What’s the history of engagement rings, and why do we expect them today? To help answer these questions, here’s a look at engagement ring history, as well as wedding ring history.

Once you’ve found the one you want to spend your life with, all that’s left to do is find the ring — but not just any ring! You want to find something unforgettable, demonstrating the commitment you want to make. When you don’t see an option that catches your eye, why not design an engagement ring as unique as the love you’re celebrating? Ethan Lord Jewelers specializes in custom engagement ring design that’s catered to your desires. To design the perfect ring, here’s what we recommend: