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Halo Engagement Rings: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

The halo setting is one of the most commercially successful engagement ring designs of the past two decades. It wraps a centre stone in a border of smaller diamonds, creating a frame that amplifies...

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: A Complete Guide

The princess cut is the most popular fancy shape diamond in the world. It is second in overall popularity only to the round brilliant, and among non-round diamonds it has no close competitor. Under...

Three Stone Engagement Rings: Meaning, Styles, and How to Choose

The three stone engagement ring — one centre stone flanked by two side stones — is among the most symbolically resonant designs in fine jewellery. The three stones are traditionally understood to r...

Lab Grown Diamond Prices in Singapore: What to Expect in 2026

Lab grown diamond prices have changed significantly over the past three years. At Diamond Ateliers, we source lab grown diamonds for bespoke commissions every week. This guide reflects what we actu...

Engagement Ring Settings: Solitaire, Halo, Bezel and More Explained

The Setting Shapes the Ring The setting determines how the diamond sits, how it looks from every angle, how much light it receives, and how secure it will be over decades of wear. Two diamonds of i...

A Guide to Diamond Shapes: How Cut Affects Brilliance, Size, and Style

Shape vs Cut: A Useful Distinction Diamond shape refers to the outline of the stone when viewed from above — round, oval, square, rectangular, and so on. Diamond cut refers to the quality of the fa...

How to Choose an Engagement Ring: A Practical Guide for the Proposal

Start With the Person, Not the Stone The instinct when choosing an engagement ring is to begin with the diamond — the cut, the carat, the certificate. This is the wrong starting point. The right st...

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What Singapore Couples Actually Need to Know

Lab-grown or natural? Here's the honest comparison Singapore couples need — covering price, appearance, resale value, grading, and which option actually makes sense for your situation.