Asking for Hand in Marriage: Etiquette, Timing and Scripts
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November 23, 2025
You’ve chosen the ring and planned the perfect proposal. But there’s one conversation weighing on your mind. Asking your partner’s parents for their blessing feels significant because it is. You want to show respect without feeling like you’re asking permission. You want to honour tradition without being stuck in the past. And frankly, you’re probably […]
Bespoke Jewellery London: Top 15 Designers & Studios
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August 31, 2025
Choosing someone to turn a half-formed idea into a piece of jewellery you’ll treasure for decades can feel daunting. London offers hundreds of studios, workshops and independent designers; only a handful genuinely marry inspired design with transparent craft and pricing. This guide sifts through the noise to bring you the 15 names that consistently impress […]
How to Plan a Marriage Proposal (UK Timeline & Checklist)
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November 27, 2025
You know this is the person you want to marry. The problem is you have no idea how to turn that certainty into an actual proposal. Between choosing a ring, picking the right moment, worrying about the weather, and trying to keep everything secret, the whole thing feels overwhelming. You want it to be perfect, […]
Solitaire Engagement Rings UK: 8 Best Places to Buy in 2025
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October 26, 2025
You’re choosing a ring for one of life’s biggest questions, but the UK solitaire market can feel crowded fast. Independent makers in Hatton Garden, national chains, online specialists—each promises brilliance. Then come decisions on setting styles, metals, natural or lab‑grown diamonds, certificate grades, and how to balance sparkle with budget. Add finance options, delivery times, […]
7 Modern Engagement Ring Ideas for a Contemporary Look
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December 2, 2025
You want an engagement ring that feels fresh and current, but classic styles like vintage clusters or traditional halos don’t quite capture your aesthetic. You’re drawn to clean lines, unexpected details and designs that feel considered rather than ornate. The problem is that modern engagement rings span everything from stark minimalism to bold asymmetry, and […]
8 Best Places to Buy Jewellery UK: Online & High Street
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December 24, 2025
Shopping for jewellery in the UK can feel overwhelming. You want quality pieces that last, fair prices, and retailers you can trust. But with hundreds of jewellers online and on the high street, how do you know where to start? Some shops excel at bespoke engagement rings, others shine for everyday jewellery, and a few […]
Engagement Ring Cleaning Service: UK Costs, Time & Booking
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November 7, 2025
An engagement ring cleaning service is a professional deep clean and safety check by a jeweller. They examine the setting, remove built‑up oils and dirt with ultrasonic and steam tools, and polish the metal; white gold may be re‑rhodium plated. It restores sparkle and secures stones—results home cleaning can’t reliably match. This guide explains what’s […]
The Complete Guide to Lab Diamond Certification: GIA vs IGI
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December 9, 2025
You’ve found the perfect lab grown diamond. But how do you know it’s really what the seller claims? Lab diamond certification gives you that answer. A certification is an independent report from a gemological laboratory that grades your diamond’s quality using the 4Cs (cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight). Think of it as your diamond’s […]
Platinum vs White Gold Ring: Which Metal Should You Choose?
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September 24, 2025
Platinum keeps its steely-white hue for life, shrugs off everyday knocks and is kind to sensitive skin, but it costs more and feels noticeably weighty. White gold starts out brighter, is lighter on the finger and on your wallet, yet it needs periodic rhodium top-ups and can expose nickel allergies once that plating thins. Put […]
Emerald Cut Engagement Rings: 8 Best UK Picks for 2025
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October 19, 2025
You’ve fallen for the clean lines and “hall of mirrors” sparkle of an emerald cut, but choosing the right ring can be tricky. Step-cut facets reward higher clarity, length-to-width ratios change the look on the hand, and settings—from classic solitaires to halos and three-stone designs—shift both style and budget. Add decisions on natural vs lab-grown, […]





