Advice & Guides
Read stories, tips, and ideas about jewellery and design
Caring for Your Gold Jewellery: A Practical Guide to Keeping It Beautiful for Years
Learn how to care for gold jewellery, prevent scratches and tarnish, and decide when to seek professional cleaning
What determines the price of an engagement ring?
A clear guide to what drives engagement ring prices and how you can make it more affordable.
Should you choose a halo engagement ring?
Explore halo styles (single, double, hidden), metal and gemstone options, UK hallmarking basics, and how to choose the right design.
When to Propose: 22 Signs You’re Ready
Here are 22 down-to-earth signs you’re genuinely ready - plus practical tips on rings, timing, and planning a proposal.
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring? A Step-by-Step Budgeting Guide
What drives the cost, smart ways to save, and how to set a realistic budget that fits your life.
Engagement Ring Settings: The Pros & Cons of Each
A clear, practical guide to the most popular engagement ring settings, explaining how each one looks, wears, and fits different lifestyles.
Embracing Marks and Scratches on your Engagement Ring
Learn what causes them, when to polish, how to clean safely, and when to see a jeweller.
Birthstones and Their Meanings
A month-by-month guide to birthstones, meanings, and engagement ring tips.
Goldsmith... Silversmith... Jeweller... What's the Difference?!
A clear guide to the difference between goldsmiths, silversmiths and jewellers.
A guide to garnet engagement rings
Let's take a look at everything you need to know about garnet engagement rings
How to Choose Wedding Rings
Our handy guide to help you pick your perfect wedding rings.
Why Do People Propose on One Knee? History, Meaning & Modern Etiquette
Who started it? And do you have to do it - especially if your knees creak like an old staircase?
Buying an Engagement Ring on a Budget (Without It Feeling “Budget”)
From lab-grown diamonds and moissanite to metal choices, settings, hallmarking, and bespoke options that won’t sting.
Gold-Plated Jewellery
Thinking of gold-plated jewellery? Here's how to buy, wear & care for it.
How Much Does A Custom Engagement Ring Cost in the UK?
Custom engagement ring costs explained, with smart ways to save.
34 Beautiful Places to Propose in the UK
From romantic castles to scenic cliffs, plan your perfect engagement with our guide.
What Metal Is Best For Your Engagement Ring?
Compare golds, platinum, palladium, silver, titanium and tungsten
Ring Sizing Beads: One Solution for Big Knuckles and Slim Fingers
Learn how sizing beads work, when to choose them, and the best alternatives.
What Finger Does an Engagement Ring Go On?
Guide to engagement ring finger traditions and modern choices.
The Influence of Art Movements on Jewellery Designs
Discover how iconic, and not so iconic 20th-century art movements have influenced jewellery .
Alternative gemstone colours for your engagement ring
Discover how colourful gemstones can bring a unique twist to your engagement ring
Quick Guide: Moonstone Engagement Rings
Moonstone engagement rings: meaning, durability, care, and buying tips!
Taking the Leap: 40 ideas for Popping the Question
Here are 40 romantic, creative ways to pop the question
How to Encourage Your Boyfriend to Propose (Without Nagging, Games, or Mind Tricks)
Try these subtle, healthy ways to talk about marriage, align goals, and make ring conversations easier.
Ethical Jewellery: What it Means (And How to Buy With Confidence)
Recycled vs Fairtrade gold, conflict-free diamonds, lab-grown options, and what to ask your jeweller.
A guide to buying aquamarine engagement rings
Aquamarine engagement rings: meaning, durability, styling tips, care, sourcing.
Ring Box or No Box? How to Propose With an Engagement Ring
Practical tips to keep the ring safe, avoid awkward fumbles, and make the moment feel like you.
White Gold vs Platinum: Which Metal Is Best for Your Engagement Ring?
White gold vs platinum for engagement rings: durability, colour, maintenance, allergies, weight and cost -plus a simple checklist to help you choose.
Emerald Engagement Rings
A practical guide to choosing, setting and caring for emerald rings.
What Should You Say When You Propose to Your Girlfriend?
A practical guide to what to say when you propose to your girlfriend, with simple scripts, wording ideas, and tips to keep the moment heartfelt and genuinely you.
UK Hallmarking Explained: What Those Tiny Stamps on Your Ring Actually Mean
What hallmarks are, when they’re legally required, and how to read marks on rings.
How to Pull Off the Perfect Restaurant Proposal
A guide to planning a restaurant proposal - choosing the right venue, timing it well, keeping the ring safe, and celebrating without turning dinner into a military operation!
The 4Cs of Diamonds: A Quick Guide to Cut, Colour, Clarity & Carat
Learn the 4Cs of diamonds - what cut, colour, clarity and carat actually mean, what to prioritise, and how to buy with confidence.
Yellow, White or Rose Gold: Which Is Best for You?
We break down the pros, cons, durability and style of each gold type to help you choose the right one.
Coloured gemstone alternatives to diamonds
Considering a non-diamond engagement ring? Compare some coloured gemstones.
Alternative Bridal Jewellery Ideas
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something... you?
The Best Places to Find Engagement Ring Design Inspiration (Without the Overwhelm)
The best places to find design inspiration and narrow down what you love before speaking to a jeweller.
Minimalist vs Vintage Rings: Which Style Matches Your Personality?
An exploration of minimalist and vintage ring styles.
Should You Surprise Your Boyfriend with a Gift When He Proposes?
A practical guide on whether to surprise your boyfriend with a gift when he proposes.
Does White Gold Tarnish? How to Keep Your Jewellery Shining for Years
How to Keep Your White Gold Jewellery Shining for Years
Is There a 'Right' Length for an Engagement?
Is There a 'Right' Length for an Engagement? The short answer: not really! Every couple is unique, and what works for one pair might not suit another. We'll explore the pros and cons of both short and long engagements in this article and help you find what suits you, as well as give you some top tips!
60 Proposal Ideas
Need help with some proposal ideas? Here's 60 of them! From romantic stargazing to thrilling skydiving, creative treasure hunts, and public flash mobs, this guide covers the best proposal ideas for every couple.
How Often Do People REALLY Wear Their Engagement Rings?
Learn how often people really wear their engagement rings, with data showing 25% never take them off while 40% remove them strategically.
Get to know: Rebekah Ann Jewellery
We sat down with the wonderful Rebekah from Rebekah Ann Jewellery. Take a look at why she's a star in the industry.
What should I avoid when wearing an engagement ring?
Learn what to avoid when wearing an engagement ring so you can protect your stone, metal, and setting. Keep your ring safe, clean, and sparkling.
Is it weird to pick your own engagement ring
A friendly guide that explores why choosing your own engagement ring is totally normal, helping you understand modern traditions, shared decision-making, and how proposals stay romantic.
Best engagement rings for fat fingers
Discover the most flattering engagement rings for fat fingers with this warm, confidence-boosting guide. Learn the best shapes, bands, and styles for fuller hands.