Ring Size Chart UK: Measure, Convert & Get Your Perfect Fit
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August 28, 2025
Buying or commissioning a ring should feel exciting, not stressful. Yet the moment sizing comes up, many shoppers freeze—letters, numbers, diameters, half-sizes, US conversions—where do you even start? Take a breath; you only need two things for a spot-on fit: a simple measurement and a clear UK ring size chart. Everything else is optional. This […]
Wedding Ring Size Guide: Measure at Home + UK/US/EU Chart
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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. […]
Unique Engagement Ring Ideas: 8 Bespoke UK Designs for 2025
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November 15, 2025
Browsing endless engagement ring galleries leaves you feeling stuck. Every solitaire looks the same. Every halo ring reminds you of someone else’s proposal photo. You want something that tells your story, not a design pulled from a catalogue that thousands of other couples have chosen. This guide walks you through 8 unique engagement ring ideas […]
Diamond Ring Prices UK: 2025 Guide to Costs by Carat & 4Cs
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October 24, 2025
“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 […]
Gemology: What Is Gemology, Careers & How Gems Are Valued
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November 1, 2025
Gemology (often spelled gemmology in the UK) is the scientific study of gemstones. It focuses on identifying and analysing gem materials — natural and lab‑grown — by their physical and optical properties, origins, and any treatments. In practice, gemology helps us tell look‑alike stones apart, judge quality and value, and understand how a gem should […]
What Is Bespoke Jewellery? Process, Pros, Cons & Cost
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December 22, 2025
Bespoke jewellery is a piece designed and crafted specifically for you from scratch. Unlike choosing from existing designs or tweaking standard options, bespoke means starting with a blank canvas. You work directly with a jeweller to create something entirely unique that reflects your personal style, story, and vision. Every detail gets shaped around what matters […]
Top 12 Bespoke Engagement Rings London Jewellers & Tips
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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 […]
Conflict Diamonds: What Are They, Risks & How to Avoid Them
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October 18, 2025
Conflict or “blood” diamonds are rough diamonds mined in areas controlled by armed groups and sold to fund violence against legitimate governments. The trade has fuelled wars, mass displacement and grave human rights abuses, particularly in parts of Africa in the 1990s and early 2000s. Because cut and polished stones are indistinguishable, these diamonds can […]
Ethically Sourced Natural Diamonds: Where to Buy & Verify
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December 14, 2025
You want a diamond that represents your love story, not someone else’s suffering. Ethically sourced natural diamonds are stones extracted under conditions that respect workers’ rights, ban child labour, refuse to fund armed conflicts, and minimize environmental harm. The term means more than just "conflict free." It encompasses fair wages, safe working conditions, transparent supply […]
What Wedding Band Goes With Solitaire: Styles, Metals & Fit
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December 7, 2025
You’ve said yes to the solitaire engagement ring of your dreams. Now comes the next decision: finding a wedding band that complements your ring without competing with it. The simplicity of a solitaire setting makes it versatile, but that same minimalism can make pairing it feel surprisingly complex. Do you match metals exactly? Should the […]





