White gold and platinum can both make beautiful, long-wearing engagement rings. Neither is automatically the better choice. The right metal depends on the design, how the ring will be worn, the feel you prefer, your maintenance expectations and budget.
The differences at a glance
18ct white gold contains 75% gold and a blend of alloying…
Moissanite and diamond can both make beautiful engagement-ring centre stones, but they are not the same material and they do not look identical. The most useful comparison is not which one is universally ‘better’, but which combination of appearance, origin, price and meaning feels right for you.
What is moissanite?
Moissanite is crystalline silicon carbide.…
Diamond buying becomes easier when you know which shortcuts create poor decisions. The goal is not to find a mythical “perfect” diamond. It is to understand what you are buying, see the trade-offs and choose a stone and setting that suit your budget and life.
1. Choosing carat weight instead of visible size
Carat measures…
Moissanite can resemble a diamond at first glance, but it is not a diamond and it is not a laboratory-grown diamond. It is a different gemstone with its own chemistry, optical character, price and story.
Both moissanite and diamond can be durable choices for an engagement ring. The better option depends on what you value:…
Thinking about lab grown diamonds? This post will give you the most comprehensive deep dive into laboratory grown diamonds, giving you more knowledge than 90% of the sales people out there and making sure you are getting the best quality diamond.
Having been in the diamond industry for over 25 years, working as a…
How to clean a diamond ring can be tricky
Jewellery makes for one of those special gifts, perfect for just about any occasion. Afterall, who doesn’t love receiving dazzling jewels to show off?
It can highlight how much you care for a person, and the recipient can show you how much they appreciate the gift by wearing…
Before you get engaged with a temporary engagement ring
You might be wondering, What is a temporary engagement ring? It is simply a ring that you can get engaged with NOW, until you find the dream engagement ring. You can still have that amazing proposal experience your partner has been waiting for without the big…
An Eternity ring is usually the third ring worn on the engagement ring finger. It usually sits on the side furthest away from you. If your wedding band is a diamond band, it will normally be the same style. However sometimes there can be a few variations. Here are a few of the questions i…
Confused by the diamond certificate?
Have you ever looked at a diamond certificate and had no idea what all the numbers and percentages mean? Don't worry, you are not alone. Starting out can be a bit daunting, not only do you have to find the ring that she likes but you need to make sure…
Believe it or not Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the two biggest events on the calendar for proposals. Having helped over 5800 couples on their journey to finding their perfect engagement ring, it never ceases to amaze me how popular this time of year is.
I can't really blame guys for choosing this time to propose.…