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Vintage and Edwardian-Inspired Engagement Rings: Old-World Detail, New Ring

Vintage-inspired engagement rings have a particular appeal: the intricate, romantic detail of historical jewellery design, built into a brand-new ring with a stone of the couple's choosing. For cou...

Tension Setting Rings: The Engineering Behind the Illusion

Of all the setting styles used in engagement rings, the tension setting is the one that most often makes people stop and ask, “how does that stay in?” It is a style built almost entirely on the app...

Channel Setting vs Pavé: What Is the Difference?

When couples decide they want accent diamonds along the band of their engagement ring, two setting styles come up most often: channel setting and pavé. Both create a line of sparkle along the shank...

Bezel vs Prong Settings: Which Is Right for Your Engagement Ring?

When it comes to holding your centre diamond in place, the setting style you choose shapes everything — how secure the stone feels, how much it catches the light, how easy the ring is to maintain, ...

What Is a Comfort-Fit Ring Interior — And Does It Make a Difference?

If you've tried on rings from multiple jewellers, you may have noticed that some feel noticeably more comfortable than others at the same width. The interior profile — specifically whether it's fla...

D-Profile vs Flat vs Court Band: Which Ring Profile Should You Choose?

The cross-section profile of a ring band is one of the details most buyers never think to ask about — and one that meaningfully affects how a ring feels on the finger, how it photographs, and how i...

Filigree Engagement Rings: The Ancient Craft and How to Wear It Today

Filigree is one of the oldest metalworking techniques in fine jewellery — and one of the few where the metalwork itself is as much the subject as the stone it holds.What is filigree?Filigree is the...

Crossover and Bypass Engagement Rings: What They Are and Who They Suit

Most engagement rings have a straightforward geometry: a band that runs in parallel lines around the finger and meets a head at the top. Crossover and bypass rings break that rule — and the result ...

How to Choose an Engagement Ring for Someone Who Doesn't Wear Jewellery

This is one of the more specific and genuinely tricky situations in ring buying. The person you're proposing to is someone who almost never wears jewellery — no earrings, no necklaces, no rings. An...

How to Choose an Engagement Ring If You Have an Active Lifestyle

An engagement ring is worn every day — which, for most people, means it goes through a lot. If your daily life involves sport, gym, manual work, outdoor activities, or anything else that puts rings...