April babies, you are lucky enough to have DIAMOND as your birthstone! The widely sought-after stone is a symbol of strength and internal fire. At Kasia Jewelry, we celebrate its diversity and the tiny miracles of nature that can be found in a single stone. Of course we are all for treating yourself to a special diamond ring, necklace, pair of earrings, or bracelet anytime - although April babies - you certainly have an excuse this month. 

The word Diamond comes from the Greek word “adamas”, which means “invincible” or “unbreakable.” Please keep in mind that while Diamonds are the hardest gemstone (a 10 on Mohs Hardness Scale), of course they still require love and care to last for generations. (More on this here).

Traded in India as early as the 4th century BCE, Diamonds eventually became popular in Europe among the wealthy. The first Diamond engagement ring is known to have been given to Mary of Burgundy by Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477.

While today Diamonds are mined all over the world, it is estimated that 40% of rough Diamonds come from mines in Botswana, typically in the hot eastern regions of the country.

Diamonds are formed when carbon deposits are put under high pressure and temperature, and they are formed extremely deep below the earth’s surface - up to 125 miles below. Some stones can form within days, months, or even some millions of years to completely take shape. 

With the increasing popularity of lab-grown diamonds, there is something so magical about the real thing, which is why we stick to using only natural stones. Our diamonds come from reputable sources that adhere to fair humanitarian mining practices, ensuring they are ethically sourced. Our Old Meets New Collection features striking antique Diamonds circa the 1920s, celebrating not only a piece of history, but a sustainable approach as well. 

At Kasia Jewelry, we celebrate Salt & Pepper Diamonds (bits of carbon trapped in the stone, showcasing themselves through bits of gray and black “galaxy-like” patterns formed by black carbon inclusions), and Champagne Diamonds (neutral all the way to warm hued light to medium brown colors). For our colorless Diamond lovers, we have a wide array of styles for you as well, always taking into account that unique factor when sourcing this traditional variety. The infamous “4Cs” (color, cut, clarity, and carat) is the universal method for assessing the quality of any diamond. It is important to be aware of these 4 C’s, and to most importantly remember that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. 

Although Diamond rings are typically associated with that special little ring worn on your left ring finger, we truly believe in the power of a strong Diamond right hand ring. A few of our favorites are Maverick Ring, Charlie Ring, Maribel Ring, Tyra Ring, Vilda Ring, Jude Ring, and Annica Ring.

Now that you are armed with a little more background on the precious and cherished Diamond, it’s time we do a little shopping! See all of our Diamond pieces here, or schedule an in-person or virtual shopping appointment with us to receive expert styling advice. 

Happy Shopping!

Here is everything you need to know about the stone with all things character! We hope you would consider this incredibly unique and beautiful option when selecting your engagement ring or next amazing statement ring to add to your collection.

What is a Champagne Diamond?

Champagne Diamonds are a unique type of naturally brown-yellow colored diamonds ranging anywhere from a light brown to deep cognac color, giving it the covetable Champagne name. These variations in color are determined by the amount of Nitrogen and other element traces found in the stone at the time of formation; each one uniquely crafted by mother nature. A true one-of-a-kind stone making it a beautiful choice for engagement rings with a touch of different in mind...

The Champagne Diamond Scale

Natural Champagne Diamonds range anywhere from C1 (with subtle undertones of pink-yellow) to C8 (with deeper tones of cognac/chocolate) color. These colors are completely unique to each stone and is something that cannot easily be replicated. When carefully chosen, champagne diamonds can have romantically soft undertones, covetable brilliance, and an elegant, organic style to them.

Something to consider: Subtle undertones should be factored in when considering how the stone will appear against your skin tone keeping in mind that the neutral colors hiding a lot of warmth coming from yellow undertones are the safest of options. We are known for going after just that!

How Do I Pick My Diamond?

When it comes to diamond rings, it's often times more simple than some might think - pick what you fall in love with.

Truly something unrepeatable that can only be done at the time of formation, making it invaluable to the wearer, a true staple in the KJ collection! Also, because of their subtle color, Champagne diamonds are an excellent choice for the stone as they can mask certain inclusions that would have been otherwise visible within colorless diamonds.

Picking out the perfect engagement ring is one of the most important moments of our lives - so we hope when the time comes to start shopping for that perfect piece, you'll consider a Champagne Diamond stone. Remember, these diamonds are completely unique - and the forever ring should be no exception! Discover your dream Champagne Diamond ring here.

Psst, in case Champagne diamonds aren't the style for you, we also have many other diamonds and gemstones to choose from... Shop All Rings here!

Need it, like, yesterday? We’ve got you covered! 

It is not unusual to find lead times upwards of 10 weeks when purchasing fine jewelry. In fact, it’s rare to find anything less! While all of our pieces are available in a full range of sizes and metal colors when made to order, we like to keep a wide inventory of Ready To Ship pieces available for immediate purchase at all times! In more detail, we are pleased to offer over 300 styles that are now Ready To Ship! 

What’s Next? 

Simply select a collection within our main menu, and locate "Filters" on the left hand side. Filter by stone, style, type, and even your timeline; just select "Ready To Ship" to shop our in stock collection.

Is your size Made To Order? Not to worry! The first resize is on the house! Add the Ready To Ship size in your preferred metal color to the cart, and leave a note at checkout with your preferred size. Your piece(s) will then be resized and shipped fully insured within 5-7 business days. 

Additionally, we offer a complimentary metal color change on our Ready To Ship Engagement Rings! Currently, most of our E. rings are made in 14k Yellow Gold. If you fall in love with a particular style we have in stock, but prefer it to be 14k Rose Gold, 14k White Gold, 18k Gold, or even Platinum - we are happy to reset it free of charge. Please note this desired change at checkout, and kindly allow us approximately 3-4 weeks to make the change. (18k Gold or Platinum metal upgrades will incur additional charge).

We know, we know...

You often live a busy life and cannot always remember to order the perfect gift weeks in advance. We also know how you love to be spontaneous. (Looking at you, elopers!) No matter what you are looking for, we carry enough “on hand” inventory to match any style and hopefully be the ones to help you add to your story through jewelry. 

If you have any questions, or are working with a specific deadline, please do not hesitate to reach out to us here, and we will do our best to meet your needs. Happy shopping!

We love your love! That is why we have decided to reach out to a few of our amazing Kasia Family members, new and returning, to tell their stories. Love is powerful, beautiful, diverse and worthy of honoring through your unique story. By sharing these openly with you, we intend to spread joy in a time when we need it the most. We understand the privilege it is to be a part of your story, and we hope the sincerity of these couples will reflect the very special relationships we aim to have with everyone who walks through our doors (whether in-person or virtually).

Next up, we have Claire & Daniel, two absolute sweethearts who radiate love and light!

In the world of fine jewelry, there are all sorts of stones and metals, each requiring their own level of proper love and care in ensuring their longevity. When shopping for engagement rings, wedding bands, or any other type of jewelry, it's important to consider and be mindful of the nature of the metal you are wearing. Taking your lifestyle into consideration and asking yourself questions like “does my daily activity involve working with my hands?” or “am I being active in a way that could damage my piece of jewelry?”, are just a few needing answers in order to narrow down the best type of metal. 

All that glitters is (not always) gold…

Gold has long been used in jewelry creations all over the world, dating back to its earliest recorded use in ancient times circa 4000 B.C. Since its introduction to the world of fashion and beauty, gold has historically become the most popular type of metal used in jewelry to date. It has also branched out into what we now recognize as gold karat and types of gold: Rose, White, and the coveted Yellow gold ranging from 8k-24k. Aside from their differences in color, these different golds also vary in composition, containing different combinations of mixed alloys which influence the metals durability. Let's throw platinum as the queen of all metals into the mix and ask a question: So how does one decide which metal is best for them? 

Let’s find out. 

Which one?

Gold is measured by karat, or purity. This is determined by the ratio of pure gold to metal alloys in pieces of jewelry, meaning the higher the karat, the greater the amount of pure gold used, with 24k being the highest and 10k being the lowest accepted rate in the US. Although it may seem intuitive to want the highest karat gold in your jewelry as possible, if it's not being purchased as an investment, then pure 24k gold may not be the best option because of its soft and extremely malleable nature. As the rating lowers on the karat scale, the hardness and durability increases as the other mixed in alloys offer added strength to the jewelry. This is why 14k is the most common gold found in fine jewelry containing 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloys which contribute to its hardness. Aside from karat consideration, you’ll also want to think about what metal color will best fit your skin tone, maintenance considerations and last but not least, how the center stone looks like with that particular metal (our specialty in guiding!).

14k White gold will contain a mixture of pure gold with palladium, silver, nickel and zinc. This combination of alloys contributes not only to the paler coloring, but also increases its hardness and durability. Although it's important to keep in mind that white gold will need to be refinished with rhodium plating at least yearly to maintain its silvery-white color.

14k Rose gold is a mixture of pure gold with copper and silver alloys. This combination also makes rose gold a more durable metal type with the amount of copper in it influencing both the rosy color and hardness. Copper allergy prone clients - not your metal choice. Family of colder color metals, best suitable for colorless (D-F) or near colorless (G-J) diamonds.

14k Yellow gold  The most hypoallergenic of all three gold colors. We specifically love it for its purest color of all golds, warm tones, corresponding perfectly with lower color diamonds, making them appear more colorless than when set with white, rose gold or platinum. One thing to keep in mind when selecting gold is its malleability, it is more susceptible to losing its shape.

Platinum The Rolls Royce of metals we like to call it. Different in composition and price from its gold friends, platinum is going to be the most durable of metals and a great option if you plan on having a piece that can withstand any wear and tear. In regards to esthetics, white gold and platinum look nearly identical, the main difference being the higher price of platinum, roughly by 40-50%. Lastly, the only treatment needed is polishing of the metal, not needed to be done as often as rhodium plating on white gold. Platinum will always be our GO TO when it comes to the least amount of maintenance and durability. Available upon request.

No same piece is made equal.

With quality being our first and foremost importance, it’s important to remember that engagement rings are built differently than wedding bands. Center stone of the engagement ring needs significantly more metal to hold it in place. Weight of the stone and height of the setting are just a few factors to consider during the process of design. Knowing that the center stone is going to be almost always sitting at the highest point of the finger, the outside “world” makes it most susceptible and prone to damage. We can not speak enough about the importance of caring for your jewelry, above being one of the main reasons as to why. Somewhat contrary, the composition of the wedding bands doesn’t allow the same amount of metal around the stone, in order to see the significantly smaller stones. Design of some bands in particular, doesn’t call for or allow for a lot of metal in particular. Because of that, it is very important to understand the build of each band (shared prongs being more prone to damage when not cared for appropriately - learn more about shared prongs here) and the type of metal that it is made out of, in order to make the best decision that’s appropriate to individual lifestyle and expectations. (We’re always full of suggestions!)

What suits me best?

Now that we’ve covered durability of the different metals and how they can complement your lifestyle, let’s cover a few more important “to-knows” when shopping for different metal jewelry. 

Specifically when speaking to engagement rings or rings with different stones in them, you should consider how the color of the stone will react with the selected metal color. For example, near colorless diamonds (G,H,I,J) will almost always look more white against 14k yellow when compared to 14k white gold or platinum since the warmer metal color makes the otherwise warm toned diamonds appear more white. Something to think about! How can we help you with that decision? When designing engagement rings in particular, Kasia always looks at the stone first and sets it into a metal that is most suitable for the stone itself. 

Also keep in mind, the more gold is in a metal (such as 100% pure 24k gold) the more saturated the color will be. Pure gold has a vivid, almost orange color to it as opposed to 14k-18k gold which will carry much more subtle tones due to the other alloys mixed into it. 

All in all, the metal you select should speak to not only your fashion sense, but also to your lifestyle. Consider how you plan to wear a piece of jewelry in your day-to-day life, and remember everything you now know about the different types of metal they can be made in. 

We hope this gives an insight into picking the perfect piece for your growing Kasia Jewelry collection! Still indecisive? We are certainly here to help!