Diamond Buying Guides & Jewelry Journal

Green Diamond Engagement Rings: Buying Guide, Real Prices & Green Diamond vs Emerald (2026)

Want a green engagement ring that lasts a lifetime? Compare green diamonds with emeralds, see real prices for the same green diamond ring in moissanite, lab-grown and natural, and learn how to choo...

Yellow (Canary) Diamond Engagement Rings: Buying Guide, Real Prices & Expert Tips (2026)

Yellow is the best-value natural colored diamond: in our real price data, natural yellow costs a fraction of natural pink or blue. Learn about canary diamonds, intensity, settings that boost color,...

Blue Diamond Engagement Rings: Buying Guide, Real Prices & Expert Tips (2026)

Blue is the rarest-looking diamond color, and the one where lab-grown makes the biggest difference. See real prices for the same blue diamond ring in moissanite, lab-grown and natural, plus how to ...

Pink Diamond Engagement Rings: Buying Guide, Real Prices & Expert Tips (2026)

The most romantic diamond color is also one of the rarest. See real 2026 prices for the same pink diamond ring in moissanite, lab-grown and natural, and learn how to choose the shade, shape and gol...

Colored Diamond Prices in 2026: Natural vs Lab-Grown vs Moissanite (Real Price Data)

We priced the same pink, blue, yellow and green diamond rings in moissanite, lab-grown and natural, from 1 to 3 carats. Here is what colored diamonds really cost in 2026, and which option gives you...

9K vs 14K vs 18K Gold: Karat & Gold Color Guide for Engagement Rings

What do 9K, 14K and 18K mean? Compare gold purity, durability and color, and choose between yellow, white and rose gold for your engagement ring.

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds vs Moissanite: Which Should You Choose?

Lab-grown and natural diamonds are both real diamonds; moissanite is a different gemstone. Compare look, hardness, price and which is best for your engagement ring.

Fancy Color Diamonds Guide: Yellow, Pink, Blue & Green Diamond Rings

What are fancy color diamonds? Compare yellow, pink, blue and green diamonds, what gives them color, which gold suits each, and how to choose a colored diamond engagement ring in natural, lab-grown...

Design Your Own Engagement Ring: How Custom Rings Work at Claratas

Have a ring in mind that you can't find anywhere? Here is how to design your own engagement ring in solid gold, with white or colored diamonds, in natural, lab-grown or moissanite.

Solitaire, Pavé, Hidden Halo or Three-Stone? Engagement Ring Settings Compared

Once you've chosen a diamond shape, the setting decides the mood. Here's how solitaire, pavé, hidden halo and three-stone engagement rings compare, and which suits your style.