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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

Beautiful Bubble Band Engagement Rings to Inspire

Similar to pave rings, with larger side stones and distinctive settings, bubble bands are a great choice for those looking for elegant engagement rings. These rings take their name from the bubble-like stones set along their bands. They are often used in wedding rings, but for engagement rings, they add extra detail that ensures more … Read more

How to Prevent Your Engagement Ring From Spinning

As something you wear day in and day out, your engagement ring should fit comfortably, without feeling too loose or too tight. With that said, ring spinning is more common than you may think. Spinning describes the feeling that your ring is loose, without being so loose that it falls off. While you may find … Read more

Get Inspired by These Gorgeous Champagne Diamond Engagement Rings

There’s no doubt that diamonds are the ideal choice for engagement rings. As the hardest stone on the Mohs scale, diamonds are made to last. They’re also classic. With that said, you don’t always have to choose traditional white diamonds. If you want to add colour without choosing a different stone, coloured diamonds are the … Read more

How to Choose a Flattering Engagement Ring

As something you’ll wear day in and day out, your engagement ring should always be flattering. One of the risks of following trends is choosing a ring that doesn’t suit your style. Some designs may look good in photos but not on your finger. That doesn’t mean you can’t get your dream ring, however. Working … Read more

Get Inspired by These Half-Bezel Engagement Rings

As the name suggests, half-bezel engagement rings feature bezel settings on part of the band rather than the entire band. Ranging from simple to more intricate designs, this setting offers a modern yet subtle take on bezel rings.  If you’re wondering whether this ring is a good fit for your custom engagement ring, we’ve rounded … Read more

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