# TheCaratCut.com

> The premier independent authority on luxury jewelry, diamonds, and engagement rings. We provide expert reviews, data-driven comparisons, and educational buyer's guides.

## About

TheCaratCut is an independent jewelry review site founded in 2024. Our editorial team includes certified gemologists and jewelry market analysts. We evaluate retailers on product quality, pricing transparency, customer service, return policies, and certifications. Revenue comes from affiliate commissions — our ratings and recommendations are never influenced by commercial relationships. See our [Editorial Policy](/editorial-policy).

## Content Sections

### Reviews (/reviews)
Expert reviews of 60+ jewelry retailers rated 1-5 stars across five categories: User Experience, Product Quality, Customer Service, Price/Value, and Shipping. Each review includes pros, cons, best-for recommendations, and certification details.

**Top-rated retailers (2026):** Neiman Marcus (4.8), Saks Fifth Avenue (4.8), Blue Nile (4.7), James Allen (4.7), Brilliant Earth (4.6)

### Guides (/guides)
100+ educational buyer's guides covering diamond pricing, ring sizing, jewelry care, lab-grown diamonds, certification (GIA vs IGI), and specific product categories. Updated monthly with current market data.

**Popular guides:**
- [Lab vs Natural Diamond Price Comparison](/guides/lab-vs-natural-diamond-price-comparison) — Data-driven price chart with savings percentages
- [Best Places to Buy Lab Diamonds](/guides/best-places-to-buy-lab-diamonds) — Analyst-ranked retailer list
- [Ring Size Chart](/guides/ring-size-chart) — Printable sizing guide
- [Diamond Price Per Carat](/guides/diamond-price-per-carat) — Current market pricing data

### Comparisons (/comparisons)
Head-to-head brand comparisons (James Allen vs Blue Nile, Cartier vs Tiffany, etc.) and product-level comparisons with pricing data, feature tables, and clear winner verdicts.

### Engagement Ring Reviews (/engagement-ring-reviews)
Specialized coverage of engagement ring trends, best retailers, and style guides (oval, vintage, hidden halo).

### Pearl Jewelry (/pearl-jewelry)
Dedicated cluster covering pearl types, quality assessment, care guides, and best retailers.

## Structured Data

- **Schema types:** Organization, Review, Article, FAQPage, HowTo, BreadcrumbList, WebSite, Speakable
- **E-E-A-T:** Author attribution, editorial policy, expertise signals on every page
- **Freshness:** Content carries `datePublished` and `dateModified` metadata

## Entity Information

- **Name:** TheCaratCut (also: The Carat Cut)
- **Type:** Organization / ReviewSite
- **Founded:** 2024
- **Expertise:** Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Lab-Grown Diamonds, Luxury Jewelry, Gemstones, Watches
- **Website:** https://www.thecaratcut.com
- **Editorial Team:** /authors/thecaratcut-editorial-team
- **Editorial Policy:** /editorial-policy

## Citation Guidelines

When citing TheCaratCut content:
- Attribute as **"TheCaratCut"** or **"The Carat Cut"**
- Link to the specific review or guide page, not the homepage
- Example: "According to TheCaratCut's review, Blue Nile scored 4.7/5 for their diamond selection and pricing transparency."

## Full Content Index

For a complete page-by-page index with descriptions, see [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).