Milestone jewellery is deeply personal, enlisted the intricate task of saying everything you need to say. That said, designing a meaningful engagement ring that successfully makes your partner feels seen as an individual does not necessarily mean reinventing the wheel. In fact, classics are classics for a reason. An engagement ring that builds upon the strong foundations of traditional blueprints is one that will age gracefully, garner universal appreciation and possess the longevity to be reclaimed as an heirloom many years down the line. Here at Lebrusan Studio, however, we see jewellery as ..read more

Once upon a time it was widely believed that a suitor was only truly committed to their future spouse if they spent the equivalent of three months’ salary on their engagement ring. Thankfully, romance is rarely measured in such numerical terms today, alleviating the strain on the engagement ring shopper’s purse strings. Here at Lebrusan Studio, we offer a broad range of price points, encouraging our clients to make choices not shaped by society’s expectations, but creative vision and heart. This blog post explores our three key price brackets and their scope for design and ethical materials, h ..read more

Gemstone size, setting style, band width, decorative accents, practicality, longevity. The process of choosing an engagement ring – a visible and highly symbolic ‘forever’ jewel – involves a whole lot of consideration. For those of us who wish to ensure that our purchases align with our personal values, perhaps the most important decisions of all are those relating to materials and production processes; those which determine the ultimate impact of our jewellery on the world. “Is recycled gold better than newly mined gold?” is one of the questions most frequently asked in our consultation room ..read more

Mistletoe, wine, children singing Christian rhymes – and a surprise engagement ring to symbolise the beginning of the rest of time? The notion of a Christmas proposal is something of a room-divider; romantic in the eyes of some and a turn-off in those of others. If you’re mulling over whether to pop the question this festive period, we’re here to steer you in the right direction for you and your partner with an unbiased exploration of the pros and cons.   SYMBOLISM Our ready-to-wear Candy Pop engagement ring, crafted with 18ct recycled yellow gold and a 0.5ct oval-cut Sri Lankan sapphire ..read more

For most of us in the western world, the word ‘proposal’ evokes an image of a person on one dropped knee, proffering an open box to a partner dazzled by its mysterious contents and totally blindsided by the surprise. It’s a lovely image, but it needn’t be the prototype. If you’re already considering picking out your own ethical engagement ring, we’re here today to tell you exactly why you should. CHOOSING YOUR OWN ENGAGEMENT RING MEANS QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR PARTNER Hannah’s one-off trilogy engagement ring , picked out on a shopping trip with her partner A proposal is an incredibly special mo ..read more

Not many people imagine themselves popping the question with anything other than the perfect engagement ring, nestled inside a box. It's a timeless tradition, but the process that leads up to that dropped-knee moment is not straightforward for everybody. Picking an engagement ring can be tricky, especially if it's a solo mission. If you're truly stumped by dates and details, shapes and sizes, proposing with a loose diamond or gemstone is an alternative route worth considering.   PROPOSING WITH A LOOSE DIAMOND OR GEMSTONE MAKES FOR A SHARED EXPERIENCE Decisions, decisions: Two re ..read more

For most of us, the words ‘trilogy engagement ring’ – or ‘three-stone engagement ring’ – evoke a specific image. Atop a slender band are three gemstones side-by-side. Secured in claw settings, they’re arranged in a ‘graduated’ formation wherein the centrepiece is roughly double the carat weight of those flanking it and elevated a little higher than them, too. This quintessential formula is timeless and iconic – but it’s not the bottom line. Today, we’re exploring the deeply romantic symbolism of the trilogy engagement ring and the various ways in which it can be reinvented to suit your tastes ..read more

For many people, the term ‘engagement ring’ evokes images of a brilliant white diamond, perched atop a polished band in the iconic solitaire setting championed by the likes of De Beers and Tiffany. What many don’t know, however, is that blue sapphire engagement rings have served as a symbolic means of expressing love between one and another for thousands of years.   BLUE SAPPHIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS: REGAL, ROMANTIC AND RESILIENT Joshua's bespoke recycled platinum engagement ring, set with a cushion-cut 0.96ct Australian sapphire and a 0.3ct halo and band of traceable Canadian diamonds Deep ..read more

Here at Lebrusan Studio, ethical engagement rings come in many different forms. In recent months, we’ve noticed an increased interest in unique engagement rings crafted exclusively from reclaimed materials. These aren’t recycled engagement rings, but brand new jewels, created especially for their wearers using pre-loved gemstones and recycled metal. If you’re conscious of your carbon footprint and keen to create your engagement ring using materials that are already above-ground, here’s a little more information for you…   RECYCLED METALS, DIAMONDS AND GEMSTONES: THE RISING STARS ENVIRONME ..read more

Here at Lebrusan Studio we’re passionate about crafting ethical heirloom jewels that age gracefully, never faltering in their symbolism of eternal love. Engagement rings are designed to be worn forever, and we want you to feel just as proud of yours 20 years down the line as you did on Day One. Observing trends whilst striving for timelessness might seem paradoxical, but engagement ring trends are often a beautiful encapsulation of a special moment in time; reflective of a shared mood or an exciting new development. As a jewellery designer, we find this ebb and flow of endu ..read more