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A model wearing a slender bracelet with a central decorative motif.

Diamond Initial Tennis Bracelet: Personal Style...

Consider a diamond initial tennis bracelet for a personal gift, with tips on letter design, length, stone details and secure everyday fit.

Diamond Initial Tennis Bracelet: Personal Style...

Consider a diamond initial tennis bracelet for a personal gift, with tips on letter design, length, stone details and secure everyday fit.

Round center stone surrounded by a blue halo in an ornate ring.

Round Diamond and Blue Sapphire Halo Engagement...

See the details of an archived 2.50 carat diamond and blue sapphire halo ring, including its raised profile, ornate shoulders and buying considerations.

Round Diamond and Blue Sapphire Halo Engagement...

See the details of an archived 2.50 carat diamond and blue sapphire halo ring, including its raised profile, ornate shoulders and buying considerations.

Rectangular center stone above a narrow diamond set band.

Rectangular Diamond Ring with a Diamond Set Band

Explore a rectangular diamond ring with a raised setting and diamond set band, including center stone proportions, side details and wedding band fit.

Rectangular Diamond Ring with a Diamond Set Band

Explore a rectangular diamond ring with a raised setting and diamond set band, including center stone proportions, side details and wedding band fit.

Side view of a raised center setting beside two stone set bands.

Prong Set Engagement Rings: Styles, Fit and Care

Compare prong styles for engagement rings, understand four and six prong designs, and learn what to check for a comfortable, secure setting.

Prong Set Engagement Rings: Styles, Fit and Care

Compare prong styles for engagement rings, understand four and six prong designs, and learn what to check for a comfortable, secure setting.

Square center stone with alternating round and square accents on a yellow metal band.

A Square Diamond Ring with Round and Square Ban...

See how alternating round and square accents give this yellow gold ring its distinctive band, with tips for comparing proportions, fit and documentation.

A Square Diamond Ring with Round and Square Ban...

See how alternating round and square accents give this yellow gold ring its distinctive band, with tips for comparing proportions, fit and documentation.

Floral bypass ring with one blue flower and one red flower.

White Gold Sapphire and Ruby Floral Bypass Ring

Explore an archived floral bypass ring with blue and red gemstone clusters, an open curved design and practical considerations for wearing it.

White Gold Sapphire and Ruby Floral Bypass Ring

Explore an archived floral bypass ring with blue and red gemstone clusters, an open curved design and practical considerations for wearing it.

Eternity band with stones continuing around the ring in individual settings.

Eternity Rings: Full and Partial Bands, Fit and...

Compare full and partial eternity rings, understand sizing considerations, and see a cushion shaped stone band from our original photo gallery.

Eternity Rings: Full and Partial Bands, Fit and...

Compare full and partial eternity rings, understand sizing considerations, and see a cushion shaped stone band from our original photo gallery.

Oval center diamond flanked by two side stones above a diamond set band.

Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring with a Diamond Se...

See an oval three stone ring from several angles, including its side stones, raised gallery and decorated band, with practical fitting considerations.

Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring with a Diamond Se...

See an oval three stone ring from several angles, including its side stones, raised gallery and decorated band, with practical fitting considerations.

Ring with an elongated blue center and a clear stone border; its age is not established by this photograph.

Buying Vintage Diamonds: Cut, Condition and Pro...

Learn how to compare vintage diamonds, distinguish an old cutting style from documented age, and check condition and records before choosing a ring.

Buying Vintage Diamonds: Cut, Condition and Pro...

Learn how to compare vintage diamonds, distinguish an old cutting style from documented age, and check condition and records before choosing a ring.

Square center diamond in corner prongs beside two diamond set bands.

Diamond Ring Settings: Prongs, Bezels and Desig...

Understand the difference between stone settings and ring styles, then compare prongs, bezels, halos and band details with practical fitting questions.

Diamond Ring Settings: Prongs, Bezels and Desig...

Understand the difference between stone settings and ring styles, then compare prongs, bezels, halos and band details with practical fitting questions.

Square center diamond ring with decorative shoulders, viewed from the side.

Engagement Ring Styles from Our 2022 Archive

Explore halo, solitaire, three stone and diamond band engagement ring styles from our 2022 photo archive, with practical details for comparing designs.

Engagement Ring Styles from Our 2022 Archive

Explore halo, solitaire, three stone and diamond band engagement ring styles from our 2022 photo archive, with practical details for comparing designs.

Rectangular step cut diamond ring from the original article photographs.

Asscher Cut Engagement Rings: Shape, Settings a...

Learn how Asscher cut diamonds differ from emerald and princess cuts, what to inspect, and how to compare settings for an engagement ring.

Asscher Cut Engagement Rings: Shape, Settings a...

Learn how Asscher cut diamonds differ from emerald and princess cuts, what to inspect, and how to compare settings for an engagement ring.

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