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Prongs & Stone Control: Your Signature Zone

Prongs are engineered contact points that control how a diamond is secured, exposed, and worn over time. Using a round brilliant diamond, this guide breaks down claw, heart, and rounded prongs thro...

Why Bespoke Is Becoming the Default (Not the Luxury) in 2026

Bespoke engagement rings are no longer a luxury in Singapore. In 2026, lab grown diamonds, transparency, and modern design have made custom rings the default — not the upgrade.

What a Good Engagement Ring Consultation Should Feel Like

Most first-time engagement ring buyers carry a quiet fear into their first consultation — even if they don’t say it out loud. What if I’m being pushed? What if I don’t ask the right questions? ...

Lab vs Natural Diamonds — A Practical Buyer’s Guide for 2026

A practical 2026 buyer’s guide for Singapore couples comparing lab-grown and natural diamonds across price, quality, ethics, resale value, and long-term relevance — without marketing noise.

18K Yellow, Rose, White Gold & Platinum vs 14K: A Comprehensive Engagement Ring Guide (Singapore)

Choosing between 18K, 14K gold, and platinum isn’t just about colour—it affects durability, maintenance, and long-term wear. This Singapore-focused guide breaks down 18K yellow, rose, white gold, p...

Prong Tips Explained: Heart vs Claw vs Round | Diamond Ateliers

Once clients decide on the number of prongs, the next question often feels surprisingly difficult: heart-shaped prongs, claw prongs, or rounded tips? At a glance, prong tips seem like a purely aes...

4 vs 5 vs 6 Prongs: How to Choose the Right Setting for Your Engagement Ring

When most people start designing an engagement ring, they focus on the diamond first. Shape, size, clarity. Prongs usually come up later — often as a quick decision made in the final stages of the ...

White Gold vs Platinum Engagement Rings: What Singapore Couples Should Really Know

Choosing between white gold and platinum engagement rings is a common dilemma for Singapore couples. This guide breaks down the real differences in maintenance, durability, and long-term wear so yo...

Hidden Halo vs No Hidden Halo: Which Engagement Ring Setting Is Right For You?

When designing a bespoke engagement ring, the smallest details often make the biggest difference. One question we frequently hear at Diamond Ateliers is whether to include a hidden halo — or to ke...

Modern Set vs Cathedral Set: Which Engagement Ring Design Is Right for You?

Most couples choose an engagement ring setting based on how it looks — not how it will feel. But the difference between a modern (low-set) and cathedral setting is not aesthetic; it’s functional. H...