A hot tip when you're shopping for engagement rings and wedding rings

There’s one thing people don’t normally do when they’re shopping for an engagement ring or wedding ring, that they really should do more of. That is: pick it up! It might feel intimidating to physically hold precious metals and gems in your hand when you’re not used to them, but it’s so important to do just that. Here’s why.

9ct vs 18ct gold: Which lasts longer?

Choosing between 9ct and 18ct gold for your engagement and wedding rings can be a tough call if you’re unfamiliar with these metals. It’s often said that 9ct gold is ‘harder’, and therefore thought to last longer as a piece of jewellery. However, the properties of 9ct and 18ct gold are more complex than hardness. Here’s why.