The Carbonstone Journal

Engagement Ring Guides

Engagement Ring Guides

Everything you need to choose an engagement ring with confidence — from settings and diamond shapes to ring size, metal and budget. Practical, jargon-free guidance from the CarbonstoneUK team.

Should an Engagement Ring Be Gold or Silver?

Most rings called silver are actually white gold or platinum. The honest differences, when sterling silver works, and how to choose.

How to Make a Promise Ring

How to design or commission a promise ring, what you can honestly make at home, sizing, engraving and cost.

How Much Is a White Gold Engagement Ring in the UK?

What drives the price of a white gold engagement ring, how 9ct 14ct and 18ct compare, plus real UK prices.

What Does Hidden Halo Mean on an Engagement Ring?

A hidden halo is a ring of tiny diamonds set sideways under the centre stone. What it does, what it costs and how to clean it.

Do You Wear Your Engagement Ring After Your Wedding Day?

Yes, most people keep wearing it alongside the band. Here are the sensible reasons some don’t, and what they wear instead.

Can You Add a Halo to an Existing Ring or a Solitaire?

Adding a halo to a ring you own means rebuilding the head or fitting a jacket. What it involves, the risks, and when not to.

How Rings Work at a Wedding: The Ring Exchange Explained

Who holds the rings, when they are handed over, what you say and which hand they go on. The whole ring exchange, step by step.

What Is a Pave Ring? Setting, Types and What to Look For

Pave means many tiny diamonds set so closely the metal almost disappears. How it is made, the types, and how to judge quality.

Are Pave Rings Uncomfortable or Durable? What You Should Know

Well-set pave feels smooth and lasts decades. What makes a pave ring scratchy, what makes stones come loose, and how to check.

What Are the Types of Diamond Cuts? A Plain-English Guide

There are only three families of diamond cut. Choose the family first and fourteen shapes narrow to three. Every shape compared.

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