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Which Hand Does an Engagement Ring Go On? A Guide by Culture and Convention

Left hand or right? For most people in Singapore it's a non-question, but in a multicultural society with cross-cultural relationships, it comes up more than you'd think. Here's what different trad...

Sensitive Skin and Ring Metals: What to Check Before Ordering

If certain metals leave your skin red, itchy, or irritated, here's what's usually behind it, which metals are lowest-risk, and what to ask your jeweller before you commission a ring.

Rhodium Plating on White Gold: Why It Wears Off, and When to Redo It

If your white gold ring looks a little warmer or duller than the day you got it, this is why. What rhodium plating actually is, why it wears off, and how to tell when it's time to redo it.

How to Keep Your Engagement Ring a Secret Before the Proposal

Buying the ring is only half the challenge if you live together or share finances. Practical ways to keep it hidden, from storage to statements to shipping, without it slipping out early.

What to Engrave Inside Your Ring: Ideas, Practical Limits, and What to Avoid

Thinking about engraving something inside the band? Here's what actually works, what character limits and setting styles allow for, and a few things worth thinking through before you commit.

Auspicious Symbols and Numbers in Chinese Wedding Jewellery: What They Mean and How to Use Them

Double happiness, dragon and phoenix motifs, and the numbers 8 and 4: a guide to the symbolism behind Chinese wedding gold jewellery, and how to work it into a bespoke Si Dian Jin design.

Indian Wedding Engagement Traditions in Singapore: Nichayathartham, Roka, and Kurmai

Singapore's Indian community includes Tamil, Punjabi Sikh, and many other traditions, each with its own engagement customs. A general guide to Nichayathartham, Roka, and Kurmai ceremonies, and wher...

Do You Need Two Months Salary for an Engagement Ring

The idea that you should spend two or three months' salary on an engagement ring didn't come from tradition. It came from a diamond marketing campaign. Here's where the rule actually came from, and...

Buying a Secondhand or Vintage Engagement Ring: What to Check Before You Buy

Thinking about a secondhand or vintage engagement ring? Here is what to check on the stone, the setting, and the paperwork before you buy, and where a bespoke jeweller can help either way.

Diamond Grading Report vs Appraisal: What Each Does

Understand the difference between a diamond grading report and a jewellery appraisal, and check which documents your insurer needs.