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Diamond Education

How to Tell If a Diamond Is Real: Spotting Fake Diamonds
How to Tell If a Diamond Is Real: Spotting Fake Diamonds

Angelica Frey | September 18, 2023

Learn to tell real diamonds and diamond simulants apart to make an informed purchase.

Herkimer Diamonds: An All American Diamond Alternative
Herkimer Diamonds: An All American Diamond Alternative

Angelica Frey | September 14, 2023

Herkimer diamonds are not real diamonds. They owe their name to their place of origin, Herkimer County in New York, and are called “diamonds” because they’re clear and display a natural faceting pattern.

Cubic Zirconia vs Diamonds: What's the Difference & How to Tell
Cubic Zirconia vs Diamonds: What's the Difference & How to Tell

Alicia Briggs | September 10, 2023

Discover everything you need to know about cubic zirconia vs lab-grown diamonds, how to tell the difference, and why VRAI created diamonds stand apart.

Moissanite vs Lab-Grown Diamonds
Moissanite vs Lab-Grown Diamonds

Alicia Briggs | September 8, 2023

Read on to learn what moissanite is, the pros and cons, and why VRAI lab-grown diamonds stand apart.

Old European Cut Diamonds Guide
Old European Cut Diamonds Guide

Angelica Frey | August 28, 2023

The Old European Cut is a historic diamond cut that was the precursor to the Round Brilliant Cut.

How Diamonds Are Made: Lab-Grown and Mined
How Diamonds Are Made: Lab-Grown and Mined

Alicia Briggs | August 27, 2023

Discover everything you need to know about how diamonds are made and the differences between mined and lab-grown diamonds.

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