Jewelry has been around for ages, literally. Did you know that engagement bands first began back in Ancient Egypt, with the circular shape symbolizing the never ending cycle, and the space in it as a gateway? Nowadays, the important sentiment persists, with halo engagement rings being the most popular style. The halo means that there are small diamonds around the centered diamond, which gives it the look of a diamond that’s 30% bigger.

The Hope Diamond, which is arguably the world’s most famous diamond, is a 45.52-carat deep-blue diamond that’s now found a home in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Although you probably can’t afford a national treasure like that, you (more…)