How oval diamonds compare to round for sparkle, what the bow-tie is, and five ways to pick an oval that shines.
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.
How oval diamonds compare to round for sparkle, what the bow-tie is, and five ways to pick an oval that shines.
Pear shaped diamonds usually cost less than round of the same carat. Here is why, how much you save, and what to check first.
Emerald cuts cost less per carat than round diamonds. Here are the four real reasons why, and the one grade you must not economise on.
A 1 carat emerald cut is about 7.0mm by 5.0mm. Here is how it compares to other shapes and why two stones can look different.
An 8mm cushion cut is roughly 2.5 carats. Full mm-to-carat chart, why the weight varies, and how to avoid paying for hidden depth.
Oval or round? A straight comparison on size, price, sparkle and character, with the honest drawbacks of each shape.
Round versus princess cut: size, price, sparkle and durability compared, plus the setting a princess cut must have.
Should you wear your engagement ring to your wedding? Where to move it for the ceremony, your options, and a checklist for the day.
From Maximilian of Austria in 1477 to the 1947 slogan that made diamonds universal – the real history of the engagement ring.
Yellow gold is firmly back. Why metal colour runs in cycles, the white gold catch nobody mentions, and how to choose one you will still like.
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