What Is a Baguette Cut Diamond? A Simple Guide

A baguette cut diamond is a slim rectangle with step-cut facets. Here is how it looks, where it works, and what to check before buying.

What Is the Difference Between Asscher Cut and Cushion Cut Diamonds?

One is crisp and mirrored, the other soft and sparkly. A clear guide to Asscher vs cushion cut diamonds, prices and which suits you.

Do Cushion Cut Diamonds Look Larger Than Round? The Honest Answer

Cushion cuts usually look smaller than a round of the same carat. The real numbers, plus whether elongated cushions are rare.

What Does Ideal Cut Mean for a Diamond? And Which Cut Sparkles Most

Ideal cut explained in plain English: what the grade measures, why fancy shapes rarely get one, and which diamond cut sparkles most.

What Carat Size Diamond Should You Choose for an Engagement Ring?

Good, standard, normal or large? What each carat weight looks like in millimetres, and how to pick the right size for your budget.

How Much Does a 1 Carat Round Diamond Cost? (And What It Is Really Worth)

What a 1 carat round diamond costs in the UK, lab-grown vs natural, what it is really worth, and how to get one carat presence for less.

Is Radiant or Cushion Cut Better?

Radiant versus cushion cut compared: sparkle, size on the finger, durability and price, explained for first-time ring buyers.

Should the Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Be the Same Size?

Not always. Band width, comfort fit and wearing two rings together all change the fit, plus how to match proportions so the pair looks right.

Do Oval or Round Diamonds Look Bigger?

Ovals look bigger than rounds of the same carat weight. Here is why, by how much, and what you give up in return.

How Much Do Gold Wedding Rings Cost? A Plain-English UK Price Guide

What gold wedding rings really cost in the UK, and the four things that drive the price: weight, carat, width and whether diamonds are set.

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