You're engaged, and you love your engagement ring (we hope so, anyway!). However, it's not the only piece of the puzzle when it comes to your perfect wedding stack. When you're thinking about how to match a wedding band to your engagement ring, you may come across fitted wedding bands. These can be a great option, especially if your engagement ring won't sit properly with a straight wedding ring, but also if you just like a very cohesive and seamless look. Today we're taking a closer look at fitted wedding bands so that you can weigh up the choices available. What is a fitted wedding band? A f ..read more

Jewellery has been made using gemstones mined from the earth for centuries, but shoppers are becoming more and more conscious of the ethical and environmental impact of their consumer habits. If you have been considering the ethics of your jewellery box, then you may have come across the term lab grown gemstones in your research. These are stones that have been grown in a laboratory, rather than ones that have to be mined from the ground. But how does this happen, what's the difference between those grown in a lab and those created underground, and are they the answer to what you are looking f ..read more

If you're shopping for engagement rings or diamond jewellery, you may have heard the expression 'the 4Cs', or seen a combination of letters and numbers used to describe the stone in a specific piece. If you aren't familiar with these gradings and what they signify, this can be confusing. They are there for good reason though; the four Cs are a globally accepted standard by which the diamond industry evaluates the quality of a given stone. Today we're taking a closer look at them and what they mean. Each C represents a key characteristic (cut, colour, clarity and carat weight) which is graded i ..read more

Your wedding is on the horizon, and just as you and your partner are about to get married, your prized engagement ring is about to enter into a union of its own. There's lots to think about when it comes to choosing a wedding band, but how it pairs with your engagement ring is an important one if you're going to be wearing both on a daily basis. Today we're taking a closer look at how to pair a wedding band with an engagement ring. Are wedding rings supposed to match your engagement ring? Whether your engagement and wedding rings should match all depends on your preferred style. If you like a ..read more

If you’ve never had any cause to delve into the vocabulary of engagement rings before, some of the terms you come across in your research might be unfamiliar to you. This can make it difficult to articulate what you’re looking for, even if there is a perfect design you can see clearly in your mind! Engagement rings (and jewellery in general) come with their own set of language, so today we’re taking a closer look at the different terms you might see used in your search - and what they mean - to help you find and communicate your ring design preferences. What are the different parts of an engag ..read more

So you know it’s important to shop ethically...but how do you actually go about that? It can be tricky to know where to start when you make the switch, so it's not unusual to feel uncertain at first. If you’ve been exploring the world of ethical jewellery and are seeking out a piece to add to your collection, you’ll want to make sure you shop wisely and are able to make informed purchases. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite tips for shopping for your jewellery box in an ethical way so that you can confidently get started. Do your research A good first step is always to do some research; in ..read more

You're ready to get engaged, and you're looking for a ring as special as your relationship. You've browsed countless rings online, or even in person, but while they're lovely, you haven't found the one quite yet. A bespoke engagement ring might just be the answer. Beautifully meaningful and unique, proposing with a custom made ring can make this special moment in your relationship even more personal. Today we're breaking down everything you need to know about choosing to go for a bespoke engagement ring. What is a bespoke engagement ring? A bespoke engagement ring is one that has been designed ..read more

There are many gemstones to choose from when you're browsing jewellery, but we have to admit we have a soft spot for sapphires. This characterful and durable stone comes in an array of colours, ranging from subdued shades to deep, vivid hues. Along with the price and cut, the colour of your sapphire will likely be one of your main considerations when thinking about your purchase - and whichever you go for, it's important to make sure your stone is ethically sourced too. For those contemplating sapphire as their stone of choice for a special jewellery piece or engagement ring, we're taking a cl ..read more

Congratulations! You're engaged, and are now the proud owner of a beautiful (and hopefully ethical) engagement ring. After a special proposal, your engagement ring is likely one of the most meaningful pieces of jewellery you've ever owned, and many newly-engaged people find themselves torn between wanting to wear it all the time and wanting to be extra careful. Should you wear your engagement ring all the time? Engagement rings should be designed to be both sturdy enough and comfortable enough to wear everyday - and as most people naturally want to wear theirs as much as possible, the good new ..read more

These days, an increasing number of us are interested in sustainability and helping the planet, leading us to look out for ways we can incorporate sustainable practices into our lifestyle. You might avoid anything that comes out of the fast fashion industry, buy secondhand when you can, forgo unrecyclable plastic products, or a combination of all of them - but what about jewellery? What is sustainable jewellery? Sustainable jewellery is made to last. It is created from high quality materials that will stand the test of time, and the processes used in making it have a lower impact on the enviro ..read more