10 Types of Diamond Shapes: Chart, Cuts & UK Buying Guide
- November 9, 2025
Choosing a diamond starts with shape—the outline you see face‑up—yet it’s where many people get stuck. Shape affects how much a stone sparkles, how large it looks for its carat, how it sits on your hand and which settings will keep it secure. Add jargon like “bow‑tie”, step vs brilliant faceting, and length‑to‑width ratios, plus […]
How to Choose a Diamond: UK Engagement Ring Buyer’s Guide
- November 18, 2025
You know this diamond matters. You want to get it right. But when you start looking at certification grades, price tags, and technical terms, buying a diamond can feel overwhelming. Most guides throw charts and numbers at you without explaining what actually makes a difference when you look at the ring. The truth is simpler […]
Vintage Engagement Ring Styles: 10 Iconic Designs by Era
- September 17, 2025
Call it retro romance or pre-loved sparkle, the term “vintage” has a specific meaning in jewellery: a ring made at least twenty to thirty years ago, while anything older than a century is classed as antique. Every era left fingerprints—distinct stone cuts, metal choices and motifs—that still influence workshop benches today. If you can spot […]
Best Places to Propose UK: 20 Romantic Spots to Wow
- September 5, 2025
The best place to propose in the UK is the one that reflects your love story—whether that’s a secluded beach, a historic castle, or a glittering city skyline. If you’re still searching for that perfect backdrop, this guide will walk you through twenty hand-picked locations that suit every personality, budget, and season, so the only […]
Custom Made Jewellery UK: Top 8 Designers & Shops (2025)
- December 15, 2025
You want a piece of jewellery that tells your story. Something designed just for you, not mass produced. But finding a UK jeweller you can trust with your custom commission feels overwhelming. You need someone who understands your vision, works with quality materials, and delivers exceptional craftsmanship. Not to mention fair pricing and clear timelines. […]
Best Way to Clean Gold Jewellery: Safe, Step-by-Step Guide
- November 6, 2025
If your favourite gold ring or necklace has lost its sparkle, you’re not alone. Everyday life—hand cream, soap, sunscreen and dust—builds up fast, and the internet is full of conflicting “hacks” that can do more harm than good. Toothpaste, vinegar or baking soda may scratch gold, strip rhodium from white gold or loosen delicate settings. […]
How to Measure Ring Size at Home: Easy UK Guide & Tips
- August 17, 2025
A loose ring risks a dramatic disappearance down the plughole; a tight one leaves marks and memories of discomfort. The simplest way to pin down an accurate size is to wrap a 5-millimetre strip of paper around the finger, mark the overlap, measure the length in millimetres, then match it to the UK letter chart—quick, […]
Top 12 Bespoke Engagement Rings London Jewellers & Tips
- September 16, 2025
Commissioning an engagement ring is one of the most personal purchases you’ll ever make, yet London’s jewellery quarter can feel overwhelming at first glance. This guide cuts through the shopfront sparkle, spotlighting a carefully judged top-twelve of the capital’s finest bespoke workshops—places where your ideas, budget and love story shape the ring from sketch to […]
Proposal Planning Checklist: 8 Steps to the Perfect Yes
- December 4, 2025
You know you want to marry them. You can picture their face when they say yes. But between that moment and now sits a maze of decisions that feels impossible to navigate. Which ring? When and where? What do you say? How do you keep it secret? Each question spawns three more, and suddenly the […]
Wedding Ring Size Guide: Measure at Home + UK/US/EU Chart
- September 27, 2025
Choosing a wedding ring is joyful; guessing the size isn’t. Too tight and it’s uncomfortable, too loose and it risks slipping off—plus fingers change with temperature and time of day. Add the UK’s lettered sizing system and the pressure of keeping a proposal secret, and it’s easy to see why so many people feel unsure. […]