Why I Don’t Recommend Industrial Metal Wedding Rings

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Each time I attend a wedding show and chat to couples about their plans for wedding rings, I will come across numerous grooms (generally speaking, occasionally brides too) who are eyeing up industrial metal wedding bands, e.g. titanium or tungsten. Industrial-style wedding rings are everywhere right now. Start looking at wedding rings online and you’ll be inundated with adverts for … Read More

Diamond Shapes

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When it comes to choosing a diamond for a piece of jewellery, the first decision you’ll need to make is its shape. The shape of a diamond means more than simply the outline shape of the stone. Each cut has a totally different number, shape and positioning of facets. These variations can have a real impact on sparkle and how … Read More

Recycled Diamond Engagement Ring

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It is becoming increasingly common for couples to look more closely into the ethical credentials of their jewellery. Going the bespoke route can make people feel more comfortable about the provenience of their jewellery as there is often a strong relationship between an independent jeweller and their suppliers of metal and gemstones. One ethical route that some of the customers … Read More