The Journal

Buyer's Guide

Ring guides, diamond know-how and stories from our family showroom in the Downtown LA Jewelry District.

All About Men’s Band styles

High polished, brushed, diamond, engraved or hammered? Here's how each men's wedding band style looks, wears, and ages, so you can find the band that feels like you.

  • All About Women’s Band styles

    From high polished to pavé, here are the eight women's wedding band styles, what makes each one special, and how to find the band...

  • All About Engagement Ring Shapes

    From brilliant rounds to architectural Asschers, here's how each engagement ring shape sparkles, wears, and tells your story. Your guide to all ten shapes.

  • All About Metals

    Yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, or platinum? Learn how each metal looks, wears, and ages, plus the real differences between 14k and 18k...

  • Buyer's Guide

    All About Engagement Ring Styles

    Solitaire, bezel, hidden halo, pavé and more. Our LA ring experts break down the eight most-loved engagement ring styles so you can find the...