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Diamond Education Are Round Diamonds Out of Style?
No. Round is the shape we stock most, at 20 of our 68 rings. The charge of being…
Diamond Education What Does Choosing a Cushion Cut Say About You?
Nothing provable, but the choice does signal taste. A cushion reads soft and vintage beside a sharp 1…
Engagement Ring Guides How Many Promise Rings Should You Give?
One is the usual answer, because a second ring dilutes the first. Some couples do give 2, marking…
Buying Guides How Do You Claim for a Lost Wedding Ring?
Insurers want proof it existed and proof of value. A valuation or IGI certificate carries more weight than…
Engagement Ring Guides Can You Set a Round Diamond in a Square Mount?
Yes. A square or cushion-shaped mount holds a round stone happily, and we do it often when resetting…
Diamond Education Is an L or M Colour Diamond Too Yellow?
Often, yes. L and M sit below the near-colourless band and show warmth face-up, especially above 1 carat.…
Engagement Ring Guides What Should You Say When You Give a Promise Ring?
Say what the ring means before you hand it over, in 2 or 3 plain sentences. Naming the…
Buying Guides When Is the Best Time of Year to Buy Wedding Rings?
Book 3 to 4 months ahead of the wedding day. The December to February engagement rush fills workshop…
Engagement Ring Guides How Many Claws Does a Pear Shaped Diamond Need?
Five is the usual count: 4 around the body and 1 V-shaped claw over the point. The point…
Diamond Education What Does G/H Colour Mean on a Ring Listing?
G/H means the stone sits somewhere in the near-colourless band, not at one fixed grade. It is a…
