The Diyona Blog
IGI vs GIA for Lab Grown Diamonds: Which Certificate Should You Trust?
A plain-English breakdown of the IGI vs GIA lab grown diamond debate: who grades what, how the two reports actually differ, and...
Lab Grown Diamond vs Moissanite: Which Belongs in Your Engagement Ring?
An honest, side-by-side comparison of lab grown diamonds and moissanite covering sparkle, hardness, cost, and resale, so you can choose the right...
Solitaire vs Halo vs Three-Stone: Which Setting Should You Choose?
A straight comparison of the three most popular engagement ring settings, covering how each one looks, how big the diamond reads, what...
Diamond Cut Quality Guide: Why Cut Beats Carat for Sparkle
Cut quality controls how much a diamond sparkles, far more than carat weight does. This guide breaks down the grades, the angles...
The Best Diamond Color and Clarity for the Money (Lab Grown 4Cs)
A plain-English guide to the best color and clarity for a lab grown diamond: which grades look identical to the naked eye,...
How to Buy an Oval Lab Grown Diamond (and Dodge the Bow-Tie)
The bow tie is the single biggest reason an oval lab grown diamond looks dull in real life. Here is how to...
Diamond Shapes Guide: How to Choose a Diamond Shape She'll Love
A straight-talking guide to every popular diamond shape and how to read her style, hand, and budget so you pick the one...
Which Diamond Shape Looks Biggest for the Money?
Two diamonds at the same carat weight can look completely different in size. Here is which diamond shape looks biggest for the...
1 Carat vs 2 Carat Diamond: How the Difference Really Looks on Your Hand
A 2 carat diamond is twice the weight of a 1 carat, but it does not look twice as big. Here is...
Lab Grown Diamond Prices by Carat: What 1, 2, and 3 Carats Actually Cost
A straight answer on lab grown diamond price per carat, with real ranges for 1, 2, and 3 carat stones, why bigger...
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring in 2026
A straight answer to how much to spend on an engagement ring in 2026, why the old salary "rules" are marketing, and...
Do Lab Grown Diamonds Hold Their Value? What Resale Really Looks Like
A straight answer on whether lab grown diamonds hold value, what resale actually looks like, and how to think about cost when...
