Jewellery Care Why Is My Gold Ring Turning My Finger Black? Black marking is usually metallic abrasion, not a reaction. Fine gold dust rubs off against grit or make-up,… 8 min read Engagement Ring Guides How to Ask Your Partner for a Promise Ring Asking directly works better than hinting. Say what you want the ring to mean, name a budget you… 7 min read Wedding Ring Guides When Will Your Wedding Ring Fit Again After Pregnancy? Most fingers settle within 6 to 12 months, and swelling can last well past the birth. Wait until… 8 min read Lab-Grown Diamonds Why Does a Lab-Grown Diamond Still Cost What It Does? Growing is only the start. Reactor time, yield, cutting and IGI certification cost the same whether the crystal… 8 min read Diamond Education Do Marquise Diamonds Sparkle? Yes, though differently to a round. The long shape throws flashes rather than even fire, and a bow-tie… 8 min read Wedding Ring Guides Do People in China and Japan Wear Wedding Rings? Yes, widely, and usually on the left hand. The custom arrived through Western influence rather than old tradition,… 8 min read Engagement Ring Guides Do You Actually Need an Engagement Ring? No. An engagement is a promise, not a purchase, and many couples go straight to 2 wedding bands… 7 min read Wedding Ring Guides Are Eternity Rings Comfortable to Wear Every Day? Mostly yes, though a full band puts stones against your palm and can catch. A 2.5mm court profile… 8 min read Diamond Education What Is a Hexagon Cut Diamond? A hexagon cut has six straight sides and is usually a step or mixed cut. We make 4… 8 min read Diamond Education What Is Windowing in a Diamond? How to Spot It Windowing is a see-through patch where light passes straight through a shallow stone. Tilt it 10 degrees under… 9 min read Engagement Ring Guides What Are the Different Engagement Ring Settings? Five settings cover almost every ring we make: claw, rubover, halo, pave and channel. A claw setting holds… 8 min read Blog Can You Wear Your Wedding Ring Through Airport Security? A wedding ring will not set off an airport metal detector. Gold, platinum and silver are not ferromagnetic,… 7 min read Blog Can You Design Your Own Wedding Ring? Bespoke Options and Cost Yes, any CarbonstoneUK wedding ring can be made bespoke. Work in 18ct gold or platinum at no extra… 8 min read