Kate McCoy
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Kate McCoy creates beautiful stylish fine jewellery. A gemologist & diamond grader Kate specialises in bespoke engagement rings & wedding rings. Take a peak at the behind-the-scenes world of Kate McCoy for exclusive updates, photo shoots, favourite gemstones, industry secrets, buying guides and exhibitions.
Kate McCoy
3y ago
You may have heard of the term 4C’s when it comes to diamonds. Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat. There is a 5th C too, Cost which is the result of the choices of the other 4Cs.
Let's go through them one by one:
COLOUR
Diamonds are graded by colour. The whitest being D and going down through the alphabet to Z. Anything from D/E is bright and sharp white, F/G is still white and is most common in retail jewellery. H/I/J/K start to show tinges of yellow.
It's important that the diamonds in your wedding ring match or are very close in colour quality to your engagement ring diamond. By very close ..read more
Kate McCoy
3y ago
Whether it’s a simple classic straight band or something fitted, buying a ring off the shelf is rarely the right choice when it comes to rings that are paired together and worn for a lifetime.
Below are four of the reasons why a custom made wedding ring is the best choice.
1. AVOID DAMAGING YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING LONG TERM
When two rings are worn side by side, it's important that they don’t damage each other in the way they rub together.
Some setting styles of engagement rings can have the center stone set low where a straight wedding ring won’t sit flush against it.
As we use our hands th ..read more
Kate McCoy
3y ago
We love Modern Wedding Bridal Magazine.
We are especially proud to be featured on the front page of their Fine Jewellery Magazine - Jewels. Currently Jewels is the only exclusive Jewellery Magazine on the shelf for Brides.
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