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How to Choose an Engagement Ring
Here's a guide on choosing the perfect engagement ring so that you don't have to feel overwhelmed. We cover the most important aspects to choosing a ring.
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How Weddings are Changing in 2021
2020 Weddings have been quite different than years past. In many ways its influence will be seen in how weddings change in 2021. Read this unique perspective on the subject.
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What is a Type 2a Diamond?
What exactly is a type 2a diamond? How does it differ from a type 1? Get the facts about diamond types and how origin plays a role in quality.
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Earth Mined Diamond Facts & Myths: What You Need to Know
There's a lot of information about diamonds circulating on the web. What's fact, and what's fiction? Discover the objective truth about earth mined diamonds.
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Fall Wedding Ideas: Planning the Perfect Seasonal Wedding
Considering planning a fall wedding? Even if not, here are some great fall wedding ideas to help give you inspiration and help with the planning process.
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International Day of the Girl
This year’s celebration of International Day of the Girl marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which laid out a roadmap for achieving gender equality
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Inspirational Fall Proposal Ideas That You’ll Love
It's fall once again, and we're excited to bring you some inspirational fall proposal ideas that we are sure you'll love.
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MiaDonna Named Exclusive Online Retailer for Swarovski Lab Created Diamonds
MiaDonna is now the exclusive online retailer of Swarovski's lab created diamonds. Swarovski grows beautiful diamonds in many fancy colors.
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Budgeting for an Affordable Engagement Ring
Here are some great tips for budgeting to get a high quality, beautiful and affordable engagement ring.
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How to Save Money and Lives with MiaDonna's Ethical Engagement Rings
Discover what goes behind our ethical engagement rings, and why they are cheaper than their non-ethical counterparts.
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Buy Now & Upgrade Your Lab Grown Diamond Later
Can't get the rock size you want? Here are your options for purchasing a lab grown diamond ring and upgrading later on.
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How to Find A Lost Engagement Ring
You lost your engagement ring, what now? Don't panic! Follow these steps to help you find a lost engagement ring.
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What You Need to Know About Lab Grown Diamond Cuts and Shapes
Explore lab grown diamond cuts and shapes. Know what your options are and shop loose lab grown diamonds.
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The Truth About Conflict Free Diamonds
Many traditional diamond jewelers claim diamonds and gems are conflict free, but the only true guarantee are lab grown diamonds.
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Gold Prices, Mining & What it Means for the Consumer
Gold prices are on the rise. What's fueling this? How are we getting our gold, and what does it all mean for you?
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Why Ethical Engagement Rings Are Less Expensive
Most ethical products cost more. Discover why ethical engagement rings are more affordable.
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Stud Earrings 101: Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Stud Earrings
Learn more about Stud Earrings, styles, types, gemstones, quality and more. We offer beautiful lab grown diamond jewelry, ethical diamond earrings and stunning rings.
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MiaDonna Celebrates Earth Day Every Day
As a mission-driven B Corp, it’s very important to MiaDonna to be an earth-friendly, sustainable business every day. As like-minded individuals, we know being a good steward to the planet is important to you as well. We hope to promote a more sustainable lifestyle with these eco-friendly ideas we practice every day.
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5 Ways to Save on Your Engagement Ring or Right Hand Ring
During difficult times, it’s important to celebrate the special people in your life. Whether it’s with an engagement ring or a cherished gift, we’re here to help you show your affection to the ones you love without breaking the bank.
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4 Reasons Women are Buying Their Own Conflict Free Diamond Rings
Whether purchasing an engagement ring or other here are 4 reasons why women are embracing the self purchasing trend and purchasing conflict free diamond rings.
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Is Hand Sanitizer Bad for My Jewelry?
With the extra sanitary precautions everyone is taking, here is what you should know about how your jewelry will be affected, and how to properly clean your rings and jewelry.
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Insider’s Guide: 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing an Engagement Ring
We know shopping for an engagement ring can be overwhelming and stressful, and oftentimes you don’t know all the things you should take into consideration. We checked in with our Sales Team to get their Insider’s opinion about some of the common mistakes people make when purchasing an engagement ring.
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Top 5 Tips for Getting an Affordable Engagement Ring
Getting a diamond ring shouldn’t break the bank. Here's our top 5 tips to get an affordable engagement ring that looks stunning.
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Celebrating Love Will Get Us Through
We want to send our love to all of you and hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. MiaDonna is, as always, committed to protecting the wellbeing of our customers, our team and our community. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and our paramount concern is everyone's health and safety.
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Celebrating B Corp Month - Companies that believe in doing good!
Buying trends show that we are on the cusp of a new era in consumer purchasing. People today want to do business with brands that look beyond profits and also focus on people and the planet. Basically, shoppers want their dollars going to companies that do good. B Corp Certification is a great way to show your authenticity to customers.
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6 Tips For Buying An Ethical Engagement Ring
Here are a few tips to making sure your ring meets all the criteria for being ethically produced and sustainably. Learn more about ethical engagement rings.
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You Asked, We Answered: Interview with our Sales Manager
We sat down with Justine Elliott, the Sales Manager at MiaDonna, to find out some of the common questions she’s asked and her tips for selecting the perfect engagement ring.
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How to Choose A Lab Grown Diamond
How do you choose the perfect lab grown diamond? There are a few major factors to take into consideration when shopping for lab grown diamonds.
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2019 Year in Review: A Message from our CEO
What a year 2019 has been! It’s been a breakthrough year with major firsts and accomplishments, not just for MiaDonna but also for the lab-grown diamond industry.I am so grateful for your continued support and I am truly inspired by the genuine excitement you have for our mission.
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The Diamond Upgrade Program
We have created our diamond stud upgrade program with you in mind. Purchase your perfect carat weight this year, and trade them in for a larger size when you’re ready.
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Grand Opening Celebration!
We are very excited to announce the opening of our new Portland, Oregon retail store! Join us for a Grand Opening Celebration and enjoy live music, small bites, and beverages, exclusive offers, and giveaways.
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MiaDonna Founder & CEO Named On Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Powerful Women List
MiaDonna is proud to announce that our Founder and CEO, Anna-Mieke Anderson was just recognized on Entrepreneur Magazine’s first-ever list of 100 Powerful Women. Entrepreneur recognized the “100 female-led businesses and brands that are creating change and redefining the rules of success.”
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Honoring Those Who Serve
As our small thank you for your service, we proudly offer a 10% discount on all MiaDonna orders. We are also happy to extend this offer to our U.S. First Responders.
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Do Lab Grown Diamonds Test Positive on Diamond Tests?
Keep reading to learn more about lab-grown diamonds offered at MiaDonna and how you can make sure you're getting a real diamond.
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De Beers Victor Mine in Ontario Runs Dry
De Beers Group’s Victor Mine, located in Ontario, Canada officially finished mining efforts in March 2019 with production ending in May 2019. Read more.
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What is a Tennis Bracelet?
The epitome of class and elegance, tennis bracelets are one of the most timeless jewelry pieces you’ll ever own, a true staple you will pass on for generations. Learn why we're loving tennis bracelets right now.
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5 Lab Grown Diamond Myths Debunked
Top 5 myths comparing earth mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds and clarifications for common misconceptions in the diamond industry.
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The New Product Page & Builder
MiaDonna continues to lead as a digitally native brand with a new online product page layout and robust ring builder. Learn how you can build your dream ring online in this article.
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On International Women's Day, We Salute You!
International Women’s Day exists every year as a reminder that gender inequality on many levels, is still a reality for women around the world. With great love, admiration and respect, we salute you – and wish every woman around the globe a special day!
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Why Should You Choose Lab Grown Diamonds?
What is the benefit of choosing lab grown diamonds over earth mined? View our top benefits in this diamond comparison.
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2018: A Year in Review - A Message From Our CEO
This has been a phenomenal year for us at MiaDonna. I always knew lab-grown diamonds would become mainstream, and now with the backing of the FTC and with earth-mined diamond companies coming on board, we are finally there.
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How to Choose a Diamond for Your Engagement Ring: Understanding the 4 c's
How to make sense of diamond grading and choose a good diamond for an engagement ring. Learn about the 4 c's and how to maximize your budget.
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Anatomy of a Ring
When it comes to designing the perfect lab-grown diamond ring, there are many different features to consider. While it’s important to know exactly what you want, it’s equally necessary to know the definition of each different ring detail.
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Lab-Grown Diamonds and the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines
Like many early adopters of lab-grown diamonds the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and De Beers put a lot of unethical roadblocks in the way to prevent lab-grown diamonds from becoming mainstream.
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2017 Impact Report
Mining for diamonds seriously damages our Earth, often in irreparable ways. More than 150 million carats of diamonds are extracted annually, producing catastrophic results for the environment.
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Latest MiaDonna News
Introducing the New Greener Diamond Agricultural Training Center As 2018 rolled around, MiaDonna announced that 22% of profits from 2017 would be donated and used to fund the creation of the new Greener Diamond Agricultural Training Center.
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How to Clean a Diamond Ring
We recommend cleaning your ring at home no less than once a week, or more often as needed. A complimentary MiaDonna jewelry cleaner is included with your purchase, and this can be reused for approximately 90 days.
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#BehindTheBling
Human Right Watch shed light on the underlying issues of mining diamonds and gold. We applaud the companies that are taking the steps in order to support the human rights but more can be done and more should be done.
