Update on Brilliant Earth Scholarship Recipients
Brilliant Earth recently teamed up with the Institute of Gemology of Madagascar (IGM) to fund two full scholarships for disabled students to learn the art of gemstone cutting, or lapidary. The program...
View ArticleWe’re #1 in San Francisco!
Brilliant Earth is proud to be the global leader in ethical origin jewelry and the overall favorite jeweler for wedding rings in the San Francisco Bay Area! SFGate.com, the San Francisco Chronicle’s...
View ArticleBrilliant Earth Wedding Rings Featured in “Today” Show Contest
This morning, the “Today” show on NBC dedicated a minute of its broadcast to introducing Brilliant Earth wedding rings to a national audience. The popular morning show has chosen Brilliant Earth to...
View ArticleEnglish Wedding Traditions to Try
With all the recent buzz over Pippa Middleton’s rumored engagement to boyfriend Nico Jackson, we’ve had English weddings on the brain. While we wait to learn whether the rumors are true, we thought...
View Article11 Outrageous Groom’s Cakes
If you live outside of the South, you may have never heard of a groom’s cake, and if you’re a lifelong Southerner, you’ve probably never head of a wedding without one! The tradition of having a second...
View ArticleTalking Strategy in the War on Poverty
Our social mission at Brilliant Earth is partly about stopping abuses tied to jewelry. We’re against the violence that plagues diamond and gold mining. We’re against dangerous working conditions and...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of Best Man Speeches
So one of your best buds asked you to be his best man—once you’re done being flattered, it’s likely that you’ll start stressing about your wedding toast. Having all eyes and ears on you during the...
View Article5 Quotes on Marriage from the Same-Sex Marriage Decision
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed that the Constitution grants people of the same sex the right to marry. The Court’s decision brought joy and relief to millions of Americans. It was a moment to...
View ArticleAn Analysis of Engagement Ring Preferences
More couples get engaged during the holidays than any other time of year. In fact, 1/3 of engagements happen during this timeframe. Now that engagement season is officially underway, we wanted to dive...
View ArticleTop 12 Relationship Tips for Newlyweds
For many couples, there is no moment more magical than their wedding day. After months of planning and prepping and errands and tastings, everything comes together for the perfect celebratory event…...
View Article7 Snapchats Every Bride-to-Be Should Follow
Pinterest account with boards for flowers, food, table décor and more? Check. Instagram profile following celebrity event planners? Obviously! These reliable sources of wedding-related visuals are...
View ArticleHow to Announce Your Engagement on Social Media
From birthdays to weddings, major life events are no strangers to our Facebook newsfeeds. While there are no rules on how to make these announcements, many of us find ourselves compelled to share...
View Article6 Signs of a Holiday Proposal
Cheerful spirits, reunions with family and friends, and the general excitement of the season can make the weeks around the holidays the perfect time to propose. If you and your significant other...
View ArticleWhere to Hide an Engagement Ring Before the Proposal
While selecting an engagement ring for your significant other and coordinating proposal plans can both be sources of anxiety, what to do with the ring up until the proposal can also pose a...
View ArticleLGBTQ+ Proposals: Who Buys the Ring?
When it comes to LGBTQ+ proposals, the first question on many people’s minds is, “Who’s going to propose?” This question is often followed by, “Who pays for the ring?” (or whatever symbol you choose...
View Article10 Marquise Diamond Rings We Love
The elongated silhouettes and graceful curves of marquise cut diamonds make them an eye-catching choice for the centerpiece of an engagement ring. If you are attracted to the elongated shape of an...
View ArticleAdorable Puppy Proposals
Image Credit: Instagram @emilyjeanimages @physiciankitchen This National Puppy Day, we’re celebrating the two things we love most- Puppies and Proposals! Happy National Puppy Day! On the day where we...
View ArticleQuiz: Find Your Perfect Bridal Set Based on Your Dream Wedding!
While engagement and wedding rings can be worn in a variety of ways, the most common way to wear them is stacked together on the left ring finger. Bridal sets perfectly pair engagement and wedding...
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