Engagement Ring Styles Explained: Settings, Types & Terms
- June 8, 2026
Solitaire, halo, trilogy, pavé, bezel, if you’ve started shopping for a ring and feel like you’ve walked into a foreign language class, you’re not alone. Having engagement ring styles explained in plain terms is exactly what most people need before they can confidently choose a design. At A Star Diamonds, our Hatton Garden team, goldsmiths, […]
Bespoke Diamond Rings UK: How To Design Yours In London
- March 5, 2026
A ring you helped design will always mean more than one picked from a display case. That’s the whole idea behind bespoke diamond rings UK buyers are increasingly choosing, a ring shaped around your relationship, not someone else’s template. But if you’ve never commissioned a custom piece before, the process can feel like a bit […]
How to Choose the Right Diamond Shape for Your Hand & Style
- January 7, 2026
You know the ring should feel perfect when she sees it. But when you start looking at diamond shapes, the choices quickly multiply. Round, oval, cushion, emerald. Each looks different, suits different hands, and creates a completely different impression. You want to make the right choice, but you’re not sure where to start. The good […]
Buy Eternity Ring UK: How To Pick Metal, Fit & Stones Online
- February 13, 2026
An eternity ring marks a milestone, an anniversary, the birth of a child, or simply a moment worth celebrating forever. When you buy eternity ring UK online, you’re faced with choices that go beyond picking something pretty: metal type, stone arrangement, fit against your existing rings, and overall comfort all matter. At A Star Diamonds, […]
How to Clean a Diamond Ring at Home: Safe Expert Steps
- September 15, 2025
The safest way to restore your ring’s showroom sparkle at home is simpler than you might think. Fill a small bowl with very warm water, add a few drops of mild washing-up liquid, let the ring soak for around half an hour, then guide a soft baby toothbrush over every surface, rinse under running water, […]
What Is My Ring Size? Easy UK Guide to Measuring at Home
- August 20, 2025
UK ring sizes run from A, the daintiest, to Z and beyond. Find yours in under five minutes: wrap a 5 mm strip of paper around the base of your finger, mark the overlap, measure in millimetres and match the number to a UK chart – 54 mm equals size N. That quick check stops […]
How Should An Engagement Ring Fit? Tight Vs. Loose Signs
- April 5, 2026
You’ve chosen the diamond, picked the perfect setting, and maybe even rehearsed the proposal in front of your bathroom mirror. But there’s one detail that catches many people off guard: how should an engagement ring fit? Get it wrong, and you’re dealing with a ring that either cuts off circulation or slides off at the […]
Diamond Clarity Chart Explained: Grades, Inclusions & Value
- June 22, 2026
When you’re choosing a diamond for an engagement ring, clarity is one of the first grades you’ll encounter, and one of the easiest to misunderstand. A diamond clarity chart explained properly can save you from overspending on a grade difference you’d never actually see with the naked eye, or worse, underspending on a stone where […]
How to Choose an Engagement Ring: Complete UK Buyer’s Guide
- October 30, 2025
Choosing an engagement ring can feel exciting and daunting all at once. There’s a lot riding on a small box: style, symbolism, budget—and plenty of conflicting advice. Add questions about natural vs lab‑grown diamonds, the 4Cs, lead times, hallmarks and certification, and it’s easy to worry about getting it wrong. This guide makes the process […]
Ring Engraving Cost UK: What You’ll Really Pay in 2026
- July 21, 2026
Getting a ring engraved sounds simple until you start ringing around and every jeweller quotes you something different. Ring engraving cost UK prices can swing from nothing at all to well over £50, depending on who’s doing the work, what font you choose, and whether you’re engraving a plain band or something set with stones. […]