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Gorgeous Ombre Engagement Rings to Inspire

Whether you go for coloured diamonds or gemstones, ombre designs are a sophisticated but subtle choice for engagement rings. They work well in solitaire rings if you want to add more detail to pave stones. They’re also a good choice for traditional styles such as three-stone and halo. For modern designs like cluster or swirl … Read more

What Are the Most Flattering Engagement Ring Styles?

If you want a flattering engagement ring, it can be hard to know what type of style is best. With such a massive variety of styles, choosing a ring can be overwhelming. There may be designs you’re already considering, or you may not even know where to begin. Although there are many other factors to consider … Read more

Beautiful Black Diamond Engagement Rings to Inspire

For brides looking for an alternative to white diamonds, black diamond engagement rings are beautiful and unusual. Unlike white diamonds, which reflect light, black diamonds absorb light. Rather than sparkling, they have a deep, opaque, glossy look. These coloured diamonds pair well with traditional white diamonds and many other stones. They pair with every type … Read more

White Gold vs Platinum Engagement Rings – Which Metal is Best?

If you’re looking for a cool-toned metal for your engagement ring settings and bands, white gold and platinum are both good options. Both have a bright, silvery white shine that pairs well with white diamonds and other gemstones. However, there are a few key differences between these metals that are good to know when planning … Read more

Elegant Multi-Row Engagement Rings to Inspire

From subtle to statement, multi-row engagement rings are elegant and versatile. As the name suggests, these rings feature multiple rows in their designs. Unlike split bands, which typically have a single band that splits at the centre on either side of the stone, these rings feature anything from three to five rows. In many designs, … Read more

Things You’ll Wish You’d Known Before Getting an Engagement Ring

While the majority of people love their engagement ring from the start, still loving it years later, it’s not like that for some people. Like it or not, ring regret is a thing. From a poor fit, a design that ends up being less practical, a style that doesn’t reflect your personality, or even pressure … Read more

Mixed Metal Engagement Rings That Make a Statement

Mixed metal engagement rings have a combination of more than one metal in their band or settings. If you love cool-toned metals but also veer towards warmer tones, a two or even three-toned ring is the way to go. This could include a combination of platinum and rose gold, yellow and rose gold, or a … Read more

What is the Right Way to Pair Stones in Your Engagement Ring?

Pairing diamonds with other stones or even pairing white diamonds with coloured diamonds is a great way to make your engagement ring unique. With that said, combining stones isn’t always as simple as picking colours you like. Colour is the most important factor, of course. Stones need to look good together without clashing. But there … Read more

Get Inspired by These Mesmerising Alexandrite Engagement Rings

For brides-to-be wanting a stunning diamond alternative, an alexandrite engagement ring is the perfect choice. There’s a reason that these dazzling stones are called emerald by day, ruby by night. Their colour-changing effect is due to the amount of chromium in the stone. With a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale, alexandrite stones are … Read more

Can You Have More Than One Engagement Ring?

A question that future brides are asking is whether it’s possible to have more than one engagement ring. Most brides see their ring as something they will wear for eternity, which means there will always be only one ring. Some want to have their main ring to wear most of the time, with additional rings … Read more

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