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Heirloom rings are a beautiful thing. They represent generations of your family’s love as well as stories passed down through time. But, let’s face it: designs become dated over time, and yesterday’s premiere style might not be in fashion today. Using old stones is a wonderful way to take a piece of your family history… Continue reading Can I remodel a family heirloom into an engagement ring?

This is one of the most obvious questions when it comes to engagement ring design, but many grooms find it the hardest to answer – partly because there are so many options! Here’s what you need to know about each of them: Platinum The purest choice, but also the most expensive. Platinum’s rarity and density put… Continue reading What color metal is best in an engagement ring?

Even once you’ve decided what main stone you want, and what band you want it in, and whether you want extra stones added to it, you still have to choose between a single center stone or multiple gems. There are countless ways to incorporate multiple stones, but here are some classic examples of single and multiple stone rings to… Continue reading Is a classic solitaire or multiple stones better for an engagement ring?

You’ve decided on your center stone and the shape of the band – now it’s time to ask yourself the question: how much bling is too much bling? Including inlaid diamonds on your engagement ring’s band can be a master stroke for the right bride. It adds sparkle and dimension, but it’s not right for everybody,… Continue reading Should I add diamond pave to my engagement ring band?

The gemstone you choose may be the flashy frontman of the piece, but just like in rock’n’roll, a lot of the real work is done by the band. The same stone can look wildly different in different settings, and choosing the right band is key to getting the overall look juuust right. Back in the Victorian era, it… Continue reading What is the best band style for an engagement ring?

Choosing conflict-free diamonds is an important part of your engagement ring design journey, and you have two basic options available to you: ethically mined or lab-grown. What’s the difference between ethically mined and lab-grown diamonds? In terms of the end result, nothing. Even experts can’t tell them apart without specialized equipment! However, they do have… Continue reading Should I choose an ethically-mined or lab-grown diamond for my engagement ring?

A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but engagement rings mean diamonds, right? Diamonds are the go-to engagement stone, and we won’t pretend that’s not for good reason. They come in a range of colors but are generally neutral-toned; they’re hard-wearing, and they have a ton of sparkle. With that said, diamonds aren’t… Continue reading Should an engagement ring always feature a diamond?