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Diamond Certification Types: GIA vs IGI vs HRD Compared
A diamond certificate proves what you’re buying. Think of it as a passport for your diamond. Independent laboratories examine each stone under microscopes and document its exact characteristics. The certificate tells you the diamond’s colour grade, clarity rating, carat weight, cut quality, and other features that determine its value. Different labs issue these certificates, and […]
Diamond Ring Prices UK: 2025 Guide to Costs by Carat & 4Cs
“Diamond ring prices UK” simply means what you’ll realistically pay in Britain for a complete ring (diamond plus setting). That price isn’t a single number; it moves with the diamond’s 4Cs (carat, cut, colour, clarity), whether the stone is natural or lab-grown, the certificate it carries, and the ring’s metal and design. Add retailer model […]
Natural Diamond vs Lab Grown: Cost, Value, Ethics & Sparkle
Natural and lab-grown diamonds are both 100 % carbon crystals with the same hardness, fire and brilliance you expect on an engagement ring. The difference lies not on the finger but in the journey: one spent billions of years under continental plates; the other formed in a plasma chamber last month. As a result, price, […]
How Should An Engagement Ring Fit? Tight Vs. Loose Signs
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 […]
Rapaport Diamond Price List: How It Works And How To Access
When you’re shopping for a diamond engagement ring, you’ll likely encounter references to the Rapaport diamond price list, the industry’s most widely used benchmark for pricing polished diamonds. This weekly report influences how jewellers, dealers, and wholesalers worldwide determine the value of their stones based on carat weight, colour, and clarity. At A Star Diamonds, […]
Top 12 Heart Shape Diamond Engagement Ring Styles in the UK
Shopping for a heart shape diamond engagement ring can feel daunting. The romance is obvious; the details are not. Heart cuts rely on precise symmetry to avoid a "mushy" cleft or heavy bow-tie, and the pointed tip needs thoughtful protection. Then there’s carat size (so the shape reads clearly), metal colour, comfort, and whether to […]
Basket Setting Explained: What Is A Basket Setting Ring?
If you’ve started browsing engagement rings, you’ve probably come across the term "basket setting" more than once. So, what is a basket setting, exactly? It’s one of the most popular ways to mount a diamond or gemstone onto a ring, and for good reason. The design lifts the centre stone above the band using a […]
Ring Settings Explained: Types, Pros, Cons, And Durability
Choosing a diamond is only half the decision. The setting, the metal framework that holds your stone in place, determines how your ring looks, how it wears over time, and how secure that diamond actually is. Understanding ring settings explained in plain terms gives you real power when designing or shopping for an engagement ring, […]
Solitaire Engagement Rings in London
When love feels eternal, a solitaire engagement ring becomes its perfect symbol. In the heart of London, where history intertwines with modern romance, A Star Diamonds crafts exquisite solitaire engagement rings that embody purity, passion, and promise. If you’re searching for a ring as unique as your love story, look no further. Nestled in the […]
7 Engagement Ring Design Ideas, Trends and Tips for 2025
You want an engagement ring that captures your unique relationship, but scrolling through thousands of near identical designs leaves you nowhere closer to finding the right one. Every jeweller seems to show the same standard styles, and you need fresh ideas that reflect current trends without sacrificing timeless appeal. Whether you prefer sleek modern settings […]
