Metals
Should I Spend or Save on My Engagement Ring Setting?
Follow these tips for maximizing your budget when shopping for an engagement ring.
Jewelry Education, Trends, and Tips
Diamonds & Jewelry 101
Wedding Engagement & Gifting
Fashion & Style
Customer Stories
Blue Nile
Blue Nile was founded in 1999 with the idea that the diamond and engagement ring business was ready for innovation. We revolutionized the industry with a disruptive online business model, making it possible to shop for extraordinary, high-quality diamonds at a great value. And we didn’t stop there.
As the leader in engagement rings and beautiful fine jewelry, we’re constantly innovating and looking for new ways to help you discover and design the perfect pieces for every occasion. We strive to be your jeweler for life.
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Gemstones
October’s Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline
October may bring a particular palette to mind, but if this is your birthday month you get to choose from a kaleidoscopic of birthstone gems.
Jewelry Types and Ideas
5 Fun Facts and Style Tips About Stud Earrings
Get the fashionable and fascinating evolution of stud earrings (plus some Blue Nile customer-favorites) below.
Wedding Engagement & Gifting
Royal Wedding Watch: Princess Eugenie’s Engagement Ring and More
Hot on the heels of another royal wedding, Princess Eugenie of York will walk down the aisle on October 12. As the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson, Eugenie’s wedding expectations are set to live up to her title. The princess’s affair is set to command just as much attention as her crown-bound cousins’.
Engagements and Weddings
Bridesmaid Gifts on a Budget
Here are a few ideas to give your best girls (or guys) as a token of your love and appreciation for all they did to help your big day be spectacular.
Engagements and Weddings
5 Instagram-Worthy Engagement Announcement Ideas for Fall
Get inspiration on how to propose from Blue Nile, and make the memory of this moment shine for a lifetime.
Gemstones
Famous Sapphires Worn by Celebrities
You can thank Kate Middleton, Elizabeth Hurley, Penelope Cruz and Mary-Kate Olsen for the popularity of sapphire engagement rings today.
Special Moments
How to Write a Heartfelt Wedding-Day Love Letter: 5 Tips
There is nothing like saying “I do” and proclaiming your eternal commitment to one another with vows made in the company of your family and friends.
Gemstones
Sapphire Facts
If you’re a Virgo or Libra with a September birthday, sapphires are your go-to gem—but that’s not the only reason to be drawn to these alluring stones.
Style Guides and Inspiration
Jewelry Box Essentials
Here are a few timeless pieces that you can wear (almost) anywhere, with anything and, best of all, forever and ever.
Engagements and Weddings
Engagement Party Gift Etiquette
Learn the answers to your questions in our guide to engagement party etiquette and avoid a social faux pas.
Engagements and Weddings
What to Wear for Engagement Photos
We’ll help you choose an engagement session outfit that captures your personality and style with the ideal aesthetic.
Jewelry Types and Ideas
Engagement Ring Design Inspiration: Blue Nile Customer Creations
Whether you have a clear vision of your perfect ring or want to explore all of your options first, our Build Your Own Ring® tool makes it easy.
Diamonds
Diamond Jewelry Essentials: Classic Pieces for Everyday Style
While diamonds are often associated with marriage proposals and star-studded gala events, there are many classic styles of diamond jewelry that add a brilliant accent to any mood or moment.
Style Guides and Inspiration
August Birthstone: The Meaning & Brief History of Peridot
August’s primary birthstone is peridot, a light lime to deep olive green gemstone that symbolizes good fortune.
