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10 Types of Diamond Shapes: Chart, Cuts & UK Buying Guide
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 Buy Asscher Cut Diamond Rings: UK Prices & Quality
You’re here because you love the sharp Art-Deco elegance of an Asscher cut and need straight-talk guidance on cost, quality and where to buy in the UK. Unlike round brilliants that dazzle with scattered flashes, the Asscher’s square, step-cut geometry creates a hypnotic ‘hall of mirrors’ glow—and that difference changes everything from clarity priorities to […]
Are Lab Diamonds Real? What Science Says and Why It Matters
Yes – a laboratory-grown diamond is a diamond in every scientific sense. Carbon atoms lock into the same tight crystalline lattice, delivering identical hardness, sparkle and chemical signature, so gemmological bodies such as the GIA and IGI grade them alongside mined stones rather than in a separate “simulant” category. Yet scroll through Instagram or step […]
Hidden Halo Engagement Rings: Styles, Costs, Pros & Care
A hidden halo engagement ring hides a slim circle of micro-diamonds just beneath the centre stone’s girdle. From above you still see a classic solitaire; turn the ring sideways and a burst of light fans out, making the main diamond appear up to twenty percent larger without adding visible bulk. Couples gravitate to the design […]
12 Types of Wedding Bands: Styles, Metals & Profiles (2025)
Choosing the wedding band you’ll wear every day can feel more complex than picking the engagement ring. It needs to sit neatly with your existing ring (or shine on its own), fit your lifestyle, and stand the test of decades. Then come the decisions: platinum or gold, court or flat, slim or bold, plain metal […]
Lab Grown Diamonds UK: 18 Best Places to Buy Right Now
Searching for the best place to buy a lab-grown diamond in the UK? The quick answer is the curated list of 18 retailers below – opening with family-run atelier A Star Diamonds in Hatton Garden and closing with international e-tailer Blue Nile, which ships duty-paid to your door. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined stones, […]
What Is a Hidden Halo Engagement Ring? Pros, Styles & Cost
A hidden halo engagement ring frames the base of the centre stone with a delicate circle of tiny diamonds set in the gallery. From above it looks like a sleek solitaire; from the side, the halo glints into view, boosting sparkle and perceived size. This guide covers how hidden halos differ from traditional halos, their […]
Diamond Band Engagement Ring Guide: 12 Styles, Costs & Tips
Picture an engagement ring whose shimmer wraps all the way round the finger: that’s a diamond band. Instead of one headline stone, brilliant-cut diamonds are securely set into the shank itself, creating continuous sparkle and a sleek twist on the classic solitaire. In the UK, a neat half-eternity band in 18 ct gold starts at […]
Bespoke Jewellery London: Top 15 Designers & Studios
Choosing someone to turn a half-formed idea into a piece of jewellery you’ll treasure for decades can feel daunting. London offers hundreds of studios, workshops and independent designers; only a handful genuinely marry inspired design with transparent craft and pricing. This guide sifts through the noise to bring you the 15 names that consistently impress […]
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 […]
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