Are you currently shopping around for wedding rings? Searching for a wedding ring for the groom can easily be overlooked in your wedding planning and left to a last-minute option where you settle for what’s left in a cabinet that fits. You need to take your time to choose your bands together as it’s the one item you will continue to wear after the big day for the rest of your lives, and you want it to be perfect every time you look down at them. Navigating through the different ring styles and metals can be endless and confusing, which is why you can end up putting it off until the last minut ..read more

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, searching for the perfect natural or lab-grown piece of jewellery can be challenging. Shining Diamonds is here to simplify the Mother’s Day jewellery gift-buying process. Our article has outlined some tips to help you find a show-stopping gift for your Mum’s special day. Identify the kind of jewellery style your Mum has Wondering how to find out your Mum’s jewellery style when buying your Mother’s Day gift? Our top tips include: Scour your Mum’s jewellery box to find what rings, pendants or earrings your Mum already owns or take a quick scroll over photos ..read more

When you think of popular diamond styles, the first thing that springs to mind is a solitaire diamond. Solitaires instantly stand out from other styles as the perfect engagement ring choice, due to their minimalist look, meaning that they’ll never go out of style. Whether you plan to get engaged or buy a gift for yourself, there’s a solitaire diamond for everyone. Our guide covers everything you need to know about solitaire diamonds. What is a Solitaire Diamond? A solitaire means one solitary diamond or gemstone, set into a jewellery piece, whether that’s with a diamond ring or pendant.&nbs ..read more

The round brilliant cut diamond stands as the most iconic and popular diamond cut in the world, gracing nearly three-quarters (75%) of diamond jewellery sold internationally. First developed in the 17th century, its popularity soared in the early 20th century, thanks to Belgian engineer Marcel Tolkowsky, who crafted the modern round brilliant cut which is favoured by many. Thinking of proposing? Or are you looking for a unique birthday surprise? Our guide will help you find a gorgeous round brilliant cut diamond ring, pendant, or pair of earrings that your partner will cherish forever. How Ma ..read more

Have you always dreamed of having your Christmas proposal in Brighton? The town has plenty of festive activities for couples to enjoy, which include the Christmas Lights and The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink.  Christmas is a magical time to get engaged. If your partner has previously given you some hints about wanting an ethical and sustainable ring, a lab engagement ring is the perfect present you can give to your partner. Planning a weekend or day out in Brighton soon? This article identifies the best locations to help you come up with the perfect Christmas proposal. Rose Garden at Preston P ..read more

With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, you may be thinking about finishing the year by getting engaged to the love of your life. What better way to end the year than confirming your engagement to your partner with a lab grown diamond engagement ring? At Shining Diamonds, we offer a wide range of lab grown engagement rings in a variety of different styles, shapes, and designs for couples to choose from. Whether you want a classic and timeless solitaire or something a bit more contemporary, such as an oval, we’ll make sure your partner has a ring that they’ll cherish fore ..read more

Recently engaged? Always dreamed of having a seaside wedding? When it comes to locations to have a seaside wedding, Brighton is one of the first places that comes to mind for many couples looking to tie the knot.  Brighton is not only near the sea, but it’s also home to our showroom, which opened in December 2022. We have a wide range of men’s and women’s wedding rings to choose from, so you can express your love and commitment for one another with a pair of wedding bands.  With there being so many wedding venues in Brighton to choose from to host your dream seaside wedding, we’ve p ..read more

Pear cut diamonds (also known as tear drop diamonds) are known for their unique and elongated shape. Its distinctive shape symbolises tears of joy or raindrops, making them great for all sorts of diamond jewellery, from engagement rings to pendants and earrings.  Finding a perfectly cut pear diamond can be difficult as gemmological laboratories do not assign cut grades for fancy-shaped diamonds. It’s important that you carefully examine the diamond so that you get a stone that’s not only well-cut, but also has plenty of sparkle. We’ve put together a guide to help you find the perfect pea ..read more

Brighton is one of many cities and towns in the UK that has a rich jewellery history. It’s also home to the world’s oldest operating electric railway (Volks Electric Railway), the Royal Pavilion, the BA i360 Viewing Tower and Brighton Pier. The Lanes is synonymous with Brighton’s jewellery industry as many jewellers continue to operate in that part of the city centre, which includes Shining Diamonds. Our Brighton showroom opened in December 2022 and is home to a stunning collection of diamond engagement rings. We explore why Brighton is a great place to buy your engagement ring. A Brief Histo ..read more

Emerald cut diamonds are a classy, beautiful and timeless cut. Despite this diamond cut having a lack of sparkle compared with round cut diamonds, it more than makes up for it with its long facets and rectangular shape, giving it strong flashes of light. The emerald cut has been used as a diamond cut for over half a millennia and became popular during the Art Deco period. Emerald diamonds are also referred to as step cut diamonds. This is due to the diamond pattern resembling a row of steps when viewing the stone from above. When it comes to how to choose an emerald cut diamond, we’ve put tog ..read more