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Expert, jargon-free guidance for choosing, understanding, wearing and caring for lab-grown diamond jewellery — from the CarbonstoneUK team.

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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… 7 min read 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… 7 min read 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… 7 min read 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… 8 min read 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… 7 min read 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.… 8 min read 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… 8 min read 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… 7 min read 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… 8 min read 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… 8 min read

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