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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, […]
What Is a Channel Setting? Pros, Cons & Vs. Pavé Setting
A channel setting holds diamonds or gemstones between two parallel strips of metal, with no prongs or claws visible between each stone. It creates a smooth, sleek line of brilliance that sits flush against the band, a look you’ll often see on engagement rings and wedding bands alike. At A Star Diamonds, our goldsmiths in […]
Jewellery Repair London: 5 Best Places, Costs & Times 2025
Snapped chain, loose stone or a ring that suddenly won’t slide past the knuckle — when something happens to a piece you wear every day, you want it fixed properly and fast. London has no shortage of jewellers, but not every bench is right for every job. A quick polish is very different to laser […]
Lab Diamond vs Natural Diamond: Price, Quality & Value Guide
Chemically, a lab-grown diamond is indistinguishable from a mined one: both are pure carbon crystals with the same fire, hardness and sparkle. Where they part company is everything that happens outside the jewellery box—price tags that can differ by thousands of pounds, questions of rarity and long-term value, and the environmental footprint left behind. If […]
5 White Gold Bridal Sets For Matching Engagement Rings
Choosing a bridal set, a matching engagement ring and wedding band designed to sit together, takes a lot of the guesswork out of finding rings that complement each other. White gold bridal sets are one of the most popular options for good reason: the cool, silvery tone pairs beautifully with diamonds and suits a wide […]
6 Emerald Cut Diamond Pros And Cons To Know Before You Buy
The emerald cut is one of the most striking diamond shapes you can choose for an engagement ring. Its long, open facets and clean lines create a hall-of-mirrors effect that looks nothing like the sparkle of a round brilliant. But that distinctive look comes with trade-offs, and understanding the emerald cut diamond pros and cons […]
Create Your Own Engagement Ring: How to Design & Buy Online
You’re planning a proposal and want a ring that feels like yours, not one pulled from a crowded catalogue. But choosing between shapes, settings, metals and diamond grades can be overwhelming—and expensive mistakes are easy. How do you balance sparkle, durability and budget, and still hit your proposal date? The simplest answer is to create […]
Jewellery Cleaning Solutions: What Works & How To Use Them
Your ring looked incredible the day you first wore it. But over time, lotions, soap residue, and everyday wear build up a dull film that hides the brilliance underneath. The right jewellery cleaning solutions can bring back that original sparkle, but choosing the wrong one can damage delicate metals or loosen stone settings. Knowing what […]
5 Hatton Garden Jewellers: Reviews, Prices & Opening Times
Hatton Garden is brilliant for choice, but that’s exactly what makes it tricky. With dozens of jewellers clustered together, it’s hard to know who’s reputable, what a fair price looks like for a 1ct diamond ring (natural or lab grown), and whether you need an appointment or can simply walk in. If you’re planning a […]
Diamond 4Cs Explained: Cut, Colour, Clarity & Carat Weight
When you’re choosing a diamond for an engagement ring, four factors determine everything, from how the stone catches light to what you’ll pay. Having the diamond 4Cs explained clearly can turn an overwhelming decision into a confident one. The 4Cs, Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat Weight, form the universal grading system for diamond quality. Every […]
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