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21
Oct
2026
By Boho
Best Places to Buy Diamond Earrings for Gifts in 2026
Editor’s Pick: Buying diamond earrings as a gift? Rare Carat comes out ahead as the best place to buy diamond earrings for gifts online. Every stone is individually certified by GIA, IGI, or GCAL, then checked a second time in-house: laser inscription matched against the report under 60x to 110x magnification, backed by UV fluorescence testing. That two-step process applies the same way to a modest pair of studs as it does to a five-figure statement piece, a level of scrutiny none of the other four names here apply to a matched pair specifically.
Earrings carry one challenge rings and pendants don’t, especially in a matched pair: both stones have to look right side by side, whether it’s a stud, a drop, or a hoop.
Here’s how five retailers handle that (checked in September 2026):
photo by Marielen Baldino
1. Rare Carat – Best Overall Retailers to Shop for Diamond Earring Gifts
Matching stones for a pair of earrings takes real attention. A slight color or clarity mismatch is obvious the moment both earrings are side by side, which is exactly why Rare Carat shows HD photos and 360-degree video of the actual stones, not a rendering, so a buyer can check that match before it ships.
A free chat with a GIA-certified gemologist adds another layer of reassurance for anyone unsure what to look for.
Every diamond is certified by a top grading lab, GIA, IGI, or GCAL, then checked again in-house before anything ships, with free and insured delivery on top. Laser inscription gets confirmed against the report under 60x to 110x magnification. UV fluorescence testing runs as a second pass. That process applies the same way to a $120 pair of everyday quarter-carat lab-grown earrings as it does to a statement natural diamond drop or a special occasion huggie.
Pros:
- A comparison-powered, merchant-of-record retailer, meaning the purchase happens directly with Rare Carat
- Every stone individually certified and checked in-house, not spot-checked across the pair
- Over 2 million diamonds (both natural and lab-grown) to draw from, all GIA, IGI, or GCAL certified
- A fine jewelry catalog running past 5,000 pieces, spanning martini, prong, bezel, and halo settings across studs, drops, and hoops, so a pair can be picked rather than settled for
- A choice of 4 metals on most styles: yellow, white, and rose gold, plus platinum, with the option to build a pair from scratch alongside a gemologist instead of picking strictly off the shelf
- A 30-day return window, free resizing within that window where the piece allows it, a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty, free insured shipping, and a 100% money-back guarantee
- Financing and jewelry insurance both available at checkout
- A 5.0 average across 9,000-plus combined Trustpilot and Google reviews, including a “Best in Jeweler, United States” Trustpilot title
- More than 150,000 couples have trusted Rare Carat with milestone purchases, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and birthday gifts alike
Cons:
- Checkout doesn’t support cryptocurrency as a payment method
- Orders ship within the US and Canada only, nowhere else just yet
Photo by Viktor4ik
20
Oct
2026
By Boho
I love it when I see a stunning venue pop back up on the blog. Back in February I featured this gorgeous wedding especially for valentines day that took place in the iconic San Francisco City Hall, it featured a bride wearing the most amazing red wedding dress. Well today we are back in San Francisco celebrating the gorgeous and elegant wedding of Jessica and Jordan. This beautiful couple wanted a simplistic day that celebrated their love as well as their wonderful guests, so the focus was on good food and good company. They had an intimate guest count of 50 which meant they could really splash out on the menu. The elegant decor and stylish white flowers, creating a timeless chic look throughout the day. All put together by planner A Gordon Event and captured by The Siren and Co. Films.
A close knit familial celebration highlighting our love and commitment to each other. We focused on what mattered to us which was quality time with our loved ones and good food!
Jessica and Jordan were married on 11th July 2025 at San Francisco City Hall with the reception at La Mar. ‘Regarding the Ceremony, we chose this location because we wanted to have a classical romantic feel to our wedding and the San Francisco City Hall perfectly captures this through the architecture. As for the reception the initial classic wedding white decor of the La Mar private venue also captured this classical romantic feel. However the venue had a last minute color and theme change. Thankfully we felt the rich dark colors of the remodel still captured our classical romantic themes. On several simpler notes, La Mar is where Jessica and I had our first date. Also, a big emphasis point was that we wanted everyone to really enjoy the food at our wedding which we felt La Mar was going to be a winner in that category. We had 50 guests give or take and it tool roughly a year to plan. We want to give a shout out to Dumi (our wedding planner) here. She made wedding planning soooooo easy for us and gave us just outstanding recommendations which thankfully led us to you!’
19
Oct
2026
By Boho
Happy Monday everyone and welcome along to another jam packed week on the blog. I am starting the week with another edition of Boho Pins. This time I am looking at table plans. The humble table plan has come a long way, what used to be a functional aspect of a wedding, directing guests to the correct table has now become a focal point to the wedding decoration. Tying together colour schemes, or adding to the overall theme, table plans are a fantastic way to add a bit of creativity and imagination to any wedding reception. They can be big and bold, or subtle and understated, there are no rules, the only limit is your imagination. I have been through some old real weddings and chosen 10 of my favourite for you, Enjoy!
photo by Adam Okimatsu – full wedding here
photo by Leana Myra Photography – full wedding here
Photo by One Thousand Words – full wedding here
16
Oct
2026
By Boho
I’m so excited to share todays’ wedding with you as it takes place in one of my favorite wedding venues. Ace Hotel Palm Springs is one of the coolest wedding venues in California, it’s stylish, chic, light, bright and attracts THE best couples! Hannah and Jordan definitely fit that brief, they are both gorgeous, full of style and created THE most stunning wedding you could wish for. I am just loving the use of colour against the palm springs back drop, the pastel shades pop perfectly against the hills and palm trees. The flowers are totally stunning and I just love their fun ‘Airlibe chic’ theme that runs throughout the day. This Palm Springs wedding is just wedding perfection, all planned beautifully by Michelle Garibay Events and captured perfectly by Brogen Jessup.
It was a dream! We are so grateful to have had our vision come to life in the way it did and to celebrate our love with the most special people in our lives.
Hannah and Jordan were married on 1st March 2025 at The Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs, California. ‘Palm Springs had sentimental value to us. It felt destination-y without being outside of the country. It was easily accessible for many of our guests — Hannah’s family is in CA, Jordan’s family is in CO. We had 118 guests and it took about a year and a half to plan.’
15
Oct
2026
By Boho
Today I am tacking you to Port Henry in New York for the super chilled and extremely personal wedding of Rory and Linden who were married on 22nd September 2025. These two beautiful brides looked radiant and kept their looks similar but unique at the same time, creating a beautiful contrast between each others style. They wanted to make sure the day reflected them as a couple, so kept all elements either hand made or filled with intention and love. The intimate number of 20 guests made it possible for every element to be carried out with thought and care. This wedding is not only a reminder of how relaxed as wedding day can be, but how beautiful it is when two beautiful souls really put their own stamp on their day. Big thanks to Hawthorn Poto for the lovely images.
Twenty people, one lake shore, and a wedding that ran on gratitude, old ritual, and whoever lost at musical chairs.
