FROM THE BENCH JEWELRY BLOG

Why Are Pink Diamonds So Rare and Expensive?
Why are pink diamonds so rare and expensive, simply put diamonds are most common in color ranging from white, to brown and yellow. The more intense the natural color or in the case of white diamonds the lack of color,...

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Engagement Ring “Selfies” Can Be an Invitation to Thieves
Engagement ring “selfies” can be an invitation to thieves, warns Jewelers Mutual, which says that jewelers might want to point out this vulnerability to their customers. 

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Ethical Engagement Rings...What is an Ethical Engagement Ring?
An  ethical engagement ring should encompass more than just a conflict free diamond, it should also include recycled metal, ethical diamonds in the setting and low impact manufacturing processes. Recycled precious metal refers to the reclaiming and refining of gold, platinum...

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Ethical Diamond Or Conflict Free Diamond. What does it really mean?
Many of our clients know they want an ethical engagement ring and a conflict free diamond before they come to us, others choose to buy ethical when educated on the advantages of ethical sourcing. But what is an ethical diamond? In...

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