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Solitaire Engagement Rings
A solitaire engagement ring, or a ring with one single gemstone, is a popular engagement ring style for Australian couples. Find out why here.
Engagement Rings Without Claws
Engagement rings are often made with claw settings (or prong settings) holding diamonds and gemstones, though this isn’t the only way of setting gems in a ring. If claws aren’t for you, here are 4 engagement ring styles without claws to inspire your design.
4 Solitaire Engagement Ring Styles
Solitaire diamond rings are a timeless and versatile choice for engagement rings. Here are 4 different solitaire designs with a round brilliant cut diamond.
Sapphire Engagement Rings
Looking for a coloured gemstone to include in your engagement ring? Sapphires are a popular diamond alternative for engagement rings in Australia for good reason. Explore why here.
6 Unique Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings
Looking for an alternative shape for your unique engagement ring? Here are 6 beautiful alternatives to the round brilliant cut diamond.
Jewellery Gifts for Wedding Anniversaries
Jewellery makes for a treasured keepsake for wedding anniversary gifts. What pieces make great gifts? Find your inspiration here.
Is there such thing as coloured lab grown diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds have soared in popularity for engagement rings in recent years. Though the attention so far has been entirely on white coloured diamonds. Can lab grown diamonds be found in other colours too? Find out here.
Should you still surprise your partner with their engagement ring when you've designed it together?
We’re all familiar with the storyline of an engagement ring being bought in secret, and gifted at a surprise proposal moment. Though these days, real engagements happen very differently. What happens when you’re designing your engagement ring together? Should you still surprise your partner with it when it arrives? Here’s my take on this question.
9ct vs 18ct gold: Which actually lasts longer?
It’s often said that 9ct gold is ‘harder’, and therefore lasts longer when chosen for an engagement or wedding ring. Here's why it's not that simple.
The Biggest Engagement Ring Trends of 2023
As a custom jeweller, whose work is designed entirely with my clients, it fascinates me to see the design trends in our studio each year. Here are the biggest shifts we’ve seen at our Canberra engagement ring making studio in 2023.