Why Choose Lab Grown Diamonds: 7 Reasons for Modern Couples
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November 21, 2025
Shopping for an engagement ring brings you face to face with a decision that feels bigger than the ring itself. You’ve noticed lab grown diamonds gaining popularity everywhere from Instagram to your local jeweller, but you’re weighing whether they’re right for your proposal. Natural diamonds carry centuries of tradition and romantic history. Lab grown diamonds […]
The Timeless Beauty of Diamond Jewellery
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April 27, 2025
Diamond jewellery has long been associated with luxury, elegance, and eternal beauty. Whether it’s a sparkling diamond engagement ring, a classic pair of diamond earrings, or a statement necklace, diamonds hold a special place in the world of fashion and personal expression. Their brilliance, rarity, and durability make them one of the most sought-after gemstones […]
20 Best Women’s Wedding Rings UK: Styles, Metals & Prices
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August 25, 2025
Finding a ring that will stay with you once the bouquet has wilted can feel daunting, so we’ve done the leg-work. Here you’ll discover 20 top UK spots to browse, compare and buy women’s wedding rings, with up-to-date prices, metals and styles. We’ll cover the choices ahead: metal (gold, platinum, alternatives), plain court band or […]
Conflict Free Diamonds Meaning: Definition, Proof, Limits
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January 31, 2026
When you’re choosing a diamond for an engagement ring, the term "conflict-free" appears everywhere, but understanding the conflict free diamonds meaning goes beyond a simple label. It’s about knowing where your diamond comes from and whether its journey involved human suffering. At A Star Diamonds, we’ve guided countless couples through this exact question in our […]
Wedding Ring Stacking Ideas: A Complete How-To Guide (2025)
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October 8, 2025
A beautiful ring stack looks effortless — but making it comfortable, secure and cohesive can be anything but. Maybe your engagement ring doesn’t sit flush, metals rub, or your bands spin and snag. Perhaps you’re unsure about order (UK tradition or modern twist?), how many rings feel balanced, or which widths actually flatter your hand. […]
How to Clean Diamond Ring at Home Safely & Keep It Sparkling
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August 19, 2025
Nothing dims a proposal’s magic quite like a diamond ring dulled by hand cream, washing-up residue and everyday grit. The good news? Restoring that mirror-bright sparkle at home takes minutes, costs pennies and calls for nothing fancier than washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush. Forget dubious TikTok hacks with toothpaste and gin; this jeweller-approved routine […]
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 […]
Ring Size Chart UK: Measure, Convert & Get Your Perfect Fit
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August 28, 2025
Buying or commissioning a ring should feel exciting, not stressful. Yet the moment sizing comes up, many shoppers freeze—letters, numbers, diameters, half-sizes, US conversions—where do you even start? Take a breath; you only need two things for a spot-on fit: a simple measurement and a clear UK ring size chart. Everything else is optional. This […]
Conflict Diamonds: What Are They, Risks & How to Avoid Them
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October 18, 2025
Conflict or “blood” diamonds are rough diamonds mined in areas controlled by armed groups and sold to fund violence against legitimate governments. The trade has fuelled wars, mass displacement and grave human rights abuses, particularly in parts of Africa in the 1990s and early 2000s. Because cut and polished stones are indistinguishable, these diamonds can […]
Handcrafted Diamond Rings: Top 8 UK Jewellers To Know
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November 4, 2025
Choosing a handcrafted diamond ring should feel exciting, not exhausting. Yet the search can quickly become a maze: natural or lab-grown? Fully bespoke or a customised design? How long will it take, and what’s a fair budget? Add ethics, provenance and the 4Cs into the mix, and it’s easy to feel unsure about where to […]





