Category: Engagement Rings
Difference between Wedding Ring and Engagement Ring
Traditionally ladies wear both an engagement ring and a wedding ring. The engagement ring is given or purchased at the time that the couple becomes engaged. On the wedding day, the groom gives the wedding ring to the bride. Then after the ceremony and into the future, both rings are normally worn together on the same fing...
Read MoreWhy is white gold white?
White gold is becoming more and more popular as a metal for jewellery, especially for engagement and wedding bands, and for jewellery with diamonds in it. But what is white gold, how does it differ from other golds, and what makes it white?...
Read MoreInspiration for unique engagement ring designs
Choosing your engagement ring design can be a daunting prospect. The engagement ring is an enduring sign of a couples love for one-another. It’s a ring that will be worn everyday for eternity. A ring of such significance needs to be a ring that the bride-to-be loves, a ring that reflects her personality and style....
Read MoreRubies for red wedding rings and engagement rings
Red rubies are the preferred choice of many ladies for their engagement rings and wedding rings today. Red rubies are stunning, so it’s not surprising that they’re popular, though there’s a highly practical reason for choosing a red ruby for your rings. Red rubies are particularly well suited to engagement and wedding r...
Read MoreIs Diamond Carat Size More Important than Diamond Colour?
This is the question we get asked the most and it is a common question when it comes to choosing a diamond. We can provide guidance in this regard, though at the end of the day, choosing a diamond is a matter of personal preference. The value of a diamond is determined based on several factors, which are commonly re...
Read MoreWhich finger is the engagement ring worn on?
Engagement rings are traditionally worn on the left hand, on the 4th finger, the on the finger, next to the pinkie finger....
Read MoreWhite Gold Settings vs Yellow Gold Settings for Engagement Rings
The choice for your engagement ring is always a personal decision, so at the end of the day the most important thing is your own preference. Though when it comes to choosing the metal to use for your engagement ring setting, I can give some suggesti...
Read MoreDiamond hardness
Diamonds are the hardest known natural material in the world. The scale used to measure the hardness of natural materials is called the Mohs scale. Diamonds are measured as a hardness level of 10 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. That’s the hardest there is and the top of the Mohs scale!...
Read MoreWhy is Platinum so expensive?
The earliest known use of platinum dates back to 7th Century BC, when it was used to craft caskets in Egypt. Its use for this purpose shows that even the earliest civilizations valued platinum as an important and precious metal. Today, platinum is one of the most demanded metals in the bridal market. It’s popularity is begi...
Read MoreThe worst gemstones for engagement rings
Some gemstones although beautiful, colorful and unique are not necessarily suited for use in engagement rings. Some couples wonder why they don’t see many gemstone options for engagement rings. Some of those couples assume that it’s a traditional constraint rather than a practical constraint that reduces the types and variety of gems...
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