THE FID JOURNAL

Jewelry Guides, Clearly Explained

Straight answers on lab-grown diamonds, gold, sizing and care, before you buy.

How to Choose Diamond Stud Earrings

Buying Guide

How to Choose Diamond Stud Earrings

Diamond studs are the piece of fine jewelry most people wear most often. Learn how to choose the right size, setting, metal and backs for lab-grown diamond stud earrings, for yourself or as a gift.

How to Buy Fine Jewelry Online With Confidence

Buying Guide

How to Buy Fine Jewelry Online With Confidence

Buying diamond jewelry online can be as safe as buying in a shop, if you know what to check. Use this eight-point checklist covering certification, metal purity, photos, pricing, policies and who you are buying from.

What Diamond Certification Means

Buying Guide

What Diamond Certification Means

Learn what diamond certification means, what information appears on a diamond certificate, and why certification helps customers buy fine jewelry with confidence.

Engagement Ring Buying Guide

Buying Guide

Engagement Ring Buying Guide

Learn how to choose an engagement ring, including diamond shape, carat weight, setting style, metal type, ring size, certification, and bespoke options.

What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Buying Guide

What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Learn what lab-grown diamonds are, how they are made, why they are real diamonds, and why they are becoming a modern choice for engagement rings and fine jewelry.