A perfect diamond piece should be pure, bright, with a clean history that cannot be questioned from origin to acquisition. If you were only familiar with the Natural diamond up until now, behold – for this is the day you’d meet its perfect alternative – the Lab created diamonds.

As their name suggests, Lab Created Diamonds are manufactured in laboratories under conditions that perfectly mimic the natural diamond-forming process. Lab Grown Diamonds have similar physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds. In fact, even industry experts can’t tell them apart without the aid of special equipment that scans for crystal patterns and impurities.  They are technically natural diamonds without impurities, environmental degradation, and uncertainties. There are numerous reasons why lab made diamonds are a suitable replacement for natural diamonds. Here are a few of them:

Greater purity and improved quality

Say hello to the brighter twin!

Lab Grown Diamonds are purer than their natural counterparts due to the absence of impurities and dirt found in mined diamonds. They also have fewer blemishes since they were carefully prepared under favorable conditions. Hence, they are brighter and better than mined diamonds. Lab engineered diamonds are certified, giving you important information on Cut, Clarity, Carat Weight, and more.

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Guaranteed Origins

Often, a detailed journey path cannot be drawn for mined diamonds as the specific origin can be vague. We at Camellia Jewelry use only with conflict-free diamonds, but unfortunately, while shopping elsewhere, some diamonds have dark backgrounds, coming from conflict regions where they’ve been sold to fund war and promote chaos. But, the journey of lab-created diamonds from origin to acquisition can be known. Therefore, the only way to ascertain the origin of your diamonds is to purchase synthetic diamonds.

Affordable Diamond Jewelry

Lab made diamonds are not only purer than their natural counterparts but are also more affordable. Costing less than half the price of mined diamonds, they also come in a variety of natural-diamond colors, such as pink! This means you can really buy the ring of your dreams without having to compromise on the budget.

Environmentally-Friendly

Mining natural diamonds can damage the earth extensively. Diamond mines are some of the largest holes ever dug in the earth as enormous amounts of fossil fuels with heavy machinery are required to extract the gemstones. The Mirny Diamond Mine, the second largest hole in the earth, is almost a mile wide in diameter and about 525 meters deep. Lab diamonds, on the other hand, present none of these issues. With man-made diamonds, you could rock your diamond pieces and have Mother Nature smiling at you all day for conserving her resources.

With CVD diamonds, you can never go wrong. You have a natural diamond in its purer, brighter, Eco-friendly, and sustainable form for less than half its price. Synthetic diamonds are a girl’s better friends!

Matching Vs. Unique Bands

Will there be occasions where you will have to leave your engagement ring at home and just wear your wedding band? If so be sure to choose a wedding band that is substantial enough to still be its one-man (or better, one-ring) show, and which is not a nesting ring.

Wedding Bands Shapes

Choose a band that will go the shape of your engagement ring and cuts. Solitaire diamonds can easily be paired with any band, but if you go with pear or emerald be sure to find a band that fits under or can work around the setting.

Stacking Bands

These are a gorgeous alternative to a single band. Rather than choosing one large band, brides can choose multiple smaller bands that enhance the engagement ring. This can be extra fun if throughout the years you’d like to collect stackable bands for future anniversary presents 😉

Nesting

This lovely technique is designed to go around your engagement ring and complement it by making it look MUCH bigger.

Soldering

Soldering is the process by which two metal items become joined together through melting down and adding a filler metal—or solder—into the joint between the two. If you plan on wearing both your rings together all the time, you should definitely consider getting them soldered together.

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4th of July is one of the largest celebrations of the summer season, combining romance and fireworks (and food and drinks!). Independence Day festivities are a way to show your love not only for your country but for your special someone.

Say it with food

A 4th of July BBQ with your closest friends and family is a great way to propose, being surrounded by loved ones. Spell love words using hotdogs; add a proposal text at the bottom of the beer glass; drop to one knee in front of everyone or propose a toast, and then asking for her hand in marriage and ask his or her hand in marriage.

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Say it with your dog

Your furry friends can be part of the magical moment too – have your dog carry a “marry my dad” sign, hold the ring box or bring in a puppy! We find dogs the best pet to perform this, but you can always surprise your loved one with a cat, iguana, or pet pig.

Say it with fireworks

Make sure you have a great spot to both enjoy the fireworks, while not being run over by the crowd – otherwise bending on one knee will just get you stepped on by someone else. The romantic silhouette of you on bended knee and the bright popping fireworks is pretty romantic (ask a friend to join and take a picture!)

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Drumroll please!

We had a great month, celebrating 5 wonderful years. So many of you have entered the giveaway raffle, and we’re grateful for this.

Unfortunately, there’s only one winner this time – and the winner is…

Congratulations

Kayla Rochelle Marie Colburn

You are the winner of this wonderful ring!!

Please contact us so we’d know where to send the ring to…

For those of you who haven’t won this time – don’t worry. We have more surprises coming up and in the meantime

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Congratulation on your first “YES”! But engagement tears aside, how are you going to let the world know he proposed? Check out the guide below on how to take the perfect ring-selfie. Selfie it now or it doesn’t exist!

In today’s world, it didn’t happen if you don’t have the photo proof plastered all over your social media. You don’t have to be a professional to take good photos, but you can spruce up your artistic side with these tips and have fun doing it.

Even if you’re not a fan of pouty lips selfie or the bathroom mirror ones, the ring selfie is for everybody. Once the years pass, you’ll look at this photo and cherish the calm before the storm of organizing the BIG DAY.

Top 10 tips to take the perfect engagement ring photo

1. It’s all about the lighting to get that sparkle right. No matter what type of ring you have, place your hand in front of the window and take advantage of the natural light.

2. The wrong light can also cause havoc, so avoid artificial ones coming directly at it, like a flash, because you’ll get too much sparkle or shadows and not enough clarity.

3. If you’re afraid you’re not getting a clear shot because of shaky hands, make sure the ring and the camera lens are clean. Tap the screen to focus it and then use the earbuds button to click the shot.

4. Another idea is to use a tripod and avoid timer as it usually delivers blurriness no matter if you’re using your phone or a professional camera.

5. On the beauty side, make sure you have the perfect manicure on – you can take a few days to get it all right – and your skin smooth and shiny.

6. If you just don’t have the patience for this, improvise. For example, you can hold hands with your partner or hold a mug that will hide your nails. Do moisturize the skin.

7. You might also get some hairy problems. When you shoot straight, your hand hairs will stand out. To avoid this, relax your hand on your leg, a prop like a chair or even a bag, or your partner’s hand.

8. Don’t be afraid to accessorize the look with other staked rings or bracelets, or a long-sleeved sweater.

9. The background is also important. You can go with flowers, a pillow, your laptop or even skyscrapers. Take your time, because it will be worth it.

10. Some apps you might consider to crop and edit your photo are Snapseed, Whitegram and LD. And if you want more movement, you can’t go wrong with a live photo passed through ImgPlay, or Boomerang.

You have the perfect man, the perfect ring and now the perfect engagement ring-selfie will follow!

As well as providing a more affordable alternative to your favorite stones, LGD rings, or lab grown diamond rings, also have a more ethical ethos to them, perfect for those of you that are more environmentally-conscious. Nowadays, people pay more attention to where their purchases come from, and with jewelry, it’s no different…

Lab grown diamonds allow you to have real diamonds at a lower cost, and can cost up to 40% less than naturally sourced diamonds. Labs imitate the natural growing process to produce our favorite stones and achieve spot-on diamonds, chemically and in appearance. The goal is to slowly lower the amount of diamond mining that is going on in the world, which is extremely destructive towards the environment. The less diamonds they find in the mines, the deeper they dig into the earth, which will lead to the destruction of ecosystems and of course, wild habitats. Lab grown diamonds are an alternative which still remains a diamond, you cannot tell the difference between the two!

Diamond mining also effects people – though blood diamonds are rarer nowadays, the industry has dealt with an important number of issues concerning this in the past, and it’s not totally inexistent today, particularly in Africa. Lab grown diamonds allow to slow down this industry and halts opportunities for blood diamonds, and will hopefully in the future provide a safer environment for diamond miners and their families. Despite the Kimberley Process put into place in the Noughties, brands still promoting diamond mining claim to be “conflict-free” although they have no solid evidence of this. Lab free diamonds are the only conflict-free stones.

Today, lab grown diamonds are immensely popular for their message – being eco-friendly and conflict-free. Celebrities such as Megan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has recently been seen wearing a pair of lab grown diamond earrings, to continue in her eco-friendly fashion, whilst Vogue covered the topic of lab grown diamonds at the end of 2018 – it’s becoming a trend, and not just a temporary one.

White gold is the most popular choice when it comes to any jewelry but rose gold engagement rings are gaining a lot of popularity. You will find this metal in classic shapes, you can reinvent an old stone with its help, and you can get a personalized item that will make “I DO” history. Unique rose gold engagement rings for the modern bride are here to stay!

With its home base in Russia – the “Russian Gold” is a mix of yellow gold and copper , this precious material adds something special, feminine and glamorous, a dramatic vibe if you want to call it, to any wearer – and it’s not just a matter of a passing trend. A non-traditional bride will likely opt for rose gold pieces that will add color and iconic shapes to her look.

One of the biggest advantages of rose gold lays in its versatility. You can wear it with other materials, like white and yellow gold, or platinum, but you can also wear it with different types of stones – from classic diamonds or pearls, to stylish pink sapphires, burgundy rubies or purple amethyst gemstones.

The rose gold setting compliments a lot of colorful stones and even a combination of different shades in one piece – it’s the perfect metal that comes in different shades from light pink to red. Rose gold jewelry – be it engagement rings, bands, earrings, bracelets, watches or necklaces – is romantic and you can wear it easily in day or night looks.

A rose gold accent makes a great gift, not only as an engagement ring. It’s a popular trend these days to opt for designs with ruby stones as a “push gift”, to celebrate an anniversary, graduation, love or any other great event. If you’re going for a present instead of an engagement ring or a wedding band, take it one step further with futuristic designs and fashionable diamond cuts like the half moon. But if you’re going for a timeless engagement ring, play with traditional diamond cuts like princess, round and emerald.

In the end, rose gold is for everybody who hasn’t liked wearing gold until now. It’s fresh and a great alternative that flatters all skin tones. You can’t beat living life in pink. And while you’re there, celebrate with some bubbly rose!

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Marriages come and go, but engagement rings are forever…at least in Hollywood. If you’re looking for a piece worthy of the big screen and glamorous celebrities, look no further than the top 5 from our store. 

A Hollywood charm is something that mesmerizes you, makes you wonder and lust over precious materials. A diamond is a girl’s best friend, but so are other stones, one more playful than the next. Elizabeth Taylor’s 33-carat diamond from Richard Burton and Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat diamond from Kanye West are two examples of engagement rings that have made history. But you can make your own story cinema-worthy with the unique models below.

How to choose the perfect engagement ring

1. Pay attention to what your lady wants, she will give you hints, or at least investigate something that she likes. Is she into flowers, a special color, does she have beautiful eyes that you can find a green or blue stone to match it?
2. The perfect engagement ring must match your life – you can wear a 30-carat diamond ring if you’re a celebrity, with bodyguards, but you can’t wear complex models in your day to day life. So, if your fiancé wants something easy to wear, opt for modern, simple, models.
3. If you know she isn’t into accessories, don’t make the engagement ring a big deal, better invest in a band she will cherish. If she is looking for you to splurge, invest in a quality diamond, a simple cut and setting.

#1 The blue sapphire engagement ring in white gold with art deco design elements is something a royal would wear, like Kate Middleton, but will suit a Hollywood star as well and, well, YOU. Happy ever after looks like a 1.5 carat deep ocean blue precious stone with lots and lots of sparkling diamonds.

#2 For those old souls, yet elegant ladies, like Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman, a vintage looking rose gold ring is all they need. It’s romantic and the 2 carat morganite surrounded by diamonds will make it a limited-edition heirloom.

#3 Young Hollywood stars, like Alexis Bledel or Leighton Meester, will look ravishing wearing a white gold ring with a classic diamond. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a timeless engagement ring.

#4 Women known for their bubbly and strong identities, like Hollywood actresses Drew Barrymore and Emily Blunt, will love this special aquamarine engagement ring which comes with art deco elements. It has its own personality; it comes with feminine colors and will be a reminder of your love.

#5 Last, but not least, we’ve prepared a non-traditional engagement ring option, the black pearl rose gold leaf ring. We’d see it on Hollywood celebrities like Halle Berry or Celine Dion, because pearls are a symbol of style and grace. It’s also perfect as a gift and you can wear it as a modern fashion statement.

We hope these rings have spiked your curiosity – you’re welcome to search the ring of your dreams and style in our collections

So you’re going to pop the question? Congratulations! Other than plucking up the courage, finding the ideal location and ringing up the future parents-in-law, you also need to find a ring that will make them fall in love a second time! This doesn’t mean a rock the size of a fist, but you can find unique and interesting rings that they won’t have seen anywhere else – something that will make the moment even more special.

A Black Diamond

It is very rare to find someone wearing an engagement ring with a black diamond – but why not? The way it hits the light and glistens still makes it a glorious ring to wear to celebrate the life-changing moment. Opt for a gold band – black and gold make a powerful duo and will make for a stunning engagement ring. If their vibe is a bit edgy and rock and roll, and they’re not one to follow the crowd, then this could be THE ring for them!

Vintage Vibes

Vintage is in, so a vintage ring could be the perfect and trendy touch to your proposal. They will stand the tests of time and have an even more romantic aspect to them. They also have a distinctive feel to them, we personally love ones that are inspired by the Art Deco movement like this one. So much extravagance in a simple ring!

Raw Stone Rings

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Who said everything had to be absolutely perfect? Raw stone engagement rings allow you to see the stone just how nature made it, it provides a beautiful ring and interesting shapes – with this type, no two rings are the same, so it is well and truly unique. Just pick their favorite stone and allow its simplicity to do the talking.

Ornate Rings

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Ornate rings are the latest trend but still are a unique way for you to express your love. It is a different way to display the stones and will allow you to find a show-stopper they will never have seen before. Vintage meets modernity with these kinds of engagement rings. The designs are truly breath-taking!

Splash of Color

Don’t be afraid to step out of traditions and explore the world of colorful engagement rings. A bold stone shade is the way to win their heart – sapphire or emeralds make a stunning change to the norm, and play with gold and rose gold bands to help them shine all the more.

The whole “something blue” tradition that we know and love from weddings dates back to English customs in the 1800s, but is still relevant today. Many couples try and incorporate this into their weddings, along with something new, something old and something borrowed, and whilst you’re racing around, trying to get your big day together, the thought of finding something blue for your big day may just seem like another chore on the growing list of to-dos.

It doesn’t need to be a chore though, especially with a push in the right direction. Read on to discover our favorite ways of getting your “something blue” into your wedding day. No need to thank us!

The Engagement Ring

This is probably one of the most hassle-free options – you will blind your guests with a beautiful sapphire engagement ring and of course, its signification – purity and truth. A Camellia ring with two-toned detailing embellished with diamonds and of course the sapphire stone being the center piece is an incredible way of doing something blue in an elegant and timeless fashion.

The Shoes

You have to find spectacular shoes to go with your spell-binding dress, and these satin-like strappy heels are the perfect solution. In a pastel shade, they will compliment your white dress beautifully and will keep the look chic and stunning. We love the jewel embellishments that make them seem like something straight out of a fairytale. Cinderella would approve!

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The Bouquet

If incorporating blue into your wedding is a complicated concept, then why not opt for a blue bouquet. Blue flowers will look glorious on a sunny day at the reception as they would do in a winter wedding under a few snowflakes. Tying the bouquet together with a blue velvet ribbon just finishes it off beautifully and the two different blues complement each other.

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The Garters

Another subtle but sexy way of getting a bit of blue into your special day is with your own garter. The embellishments are a way of making them that extra special and the cool silver against the ice blue just works! And hey – at least you and your special someone know that you’ve got something blue on!

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The Wedding Cake

You don’t have to just incorporate blue into your outfit – there are so many different ways of getting blue into your big day. For example, your wedding cake! This vintage-style cake with ice blue icing looks almost too good to eat – I said almost!

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