Diamond education
What does 1 ct mean for diamond earrings?
The difference between weight per earring, total pair weight and the centre diamonds in a halo.
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Diamond advice, jewellery ideas and news from jeweloflondon.
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Engagement Ring Band Width: How Thin Is Too Thin?
Read article: Engagement Ring Band Width: How Thin Is Too Thin?Choose an engagement ring band width with comfort and structure in mind, including thickness, centre size and pavé settings.
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Bezel vs Claw Settings: Appearance, Security and Maintenance
Read article: Bezel vs Claw Settings: Appearance, Security and MaintenanceCompare bezel vs claw settings for visible metal, edge protection, cleaning and maintenance before choosing a ring.
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Low-Set vs High-Set Engagement Rings: Comfort and Wedding Band Fit
Read article: Low-Set vs High-Set Engagement Rings: Comfort and Wedding Band FitCompare low-set vs high-set engagement rings for comfort, cleaning and wedding-band clearance, using side views and dimensions.
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Cathedral vs Non-Cathedral Settings: How the Designs Differ
Read article: Cathedral vs Non-Cathedral Settings: How the Designs DifferUnderstand a cathedral setting, how its raised shoulders work and what to check about support and wedding-band clearance.
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What Is a Hidden Halo Engagement Ring?
Read article: What Is a Hidden Halo Engagement Ring?Learn what a hidden halo engagement ring is and what to check about cleaning, setting height and wedding-band contact.
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Solitaire vs Halo Engagement Rings: Which Style Suits You?
Read article: Solitaire vs Halo Engagement Rings: Which Style Suits You?Compare solitaire vs halo engagement rings by centre focus, overall size, maintenance needs and wedding-band fit.
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Trilogy Ring Proportions: Balancing Centre and Side Stones
Read article: Trilogy Ring Proportions: Balancing Centre and Side StonesCompare trilogy ring proportions using centre and side-stone measurements, finger coverage, stone angles and setting height.
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Lab-Grown Gold vs Diamonds: What Jewellery Buyers Should Know
Read article: Lab-Grown Gold vs Diamonds: What Jewellery Buyers Should KnowThe US gold announcement raises a useful question: what does ‘lab-grown’ mean for the stone and the metal? A clear guide for jewellery buyers.
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Toi et Moi Rings Explained: Meaning, Stone Pairings and Design
Read article: Toi et Moi Rings Explained: Meaning, Stone Pairings and DesignDiscover Toi et Moi rings, their two-stone meaning and the choices behind balanced pairings and comfortable settings.
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Marquise Diamond Engagement Rings: Shape, Symmetry and Setting Choices
Read article: Marquise Diamond Engagement Rings: Shape, Symmetry and Setting ChoicesCompare marquise diamond engagement rings by symmetry, measurements, light patterns and protection for pointed ends.
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Pear-Shaped Engagement Rings: Proportions, Orientation and Protection
Read article: Pear-Shaped Engagement Rings: Proportions, Orientation and ProtectionExplore pear-shaped engagement rings, including proportions, orientation, tip protection and wedding-band fit.
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Oval vs Round Diamonds: Comparing Appearance at the Same Carat Weight
Read article: Oval vs Round Diamonds: Comparing Appearance at the Same Carat WeightCompare oval vs round diamonds at the same weight, including measurements, light patterns, settings and finger coverage.
Buying advice
Solitaire or trilogy: which ring suits you?
Compare the look, side-diamond choices and price structure of these two engagement-ring styles.
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Diamond education
Five questions to ask about a lab-grown diamond
A practical checklist covering origin, specifications, documentation, environmental claims and the complete price.
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Buying advice
Choosing a diamond gift within your budget
Start with a clear spending limit, then compare earrings, pendants and the details that affect the price.
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Buying advice
Choosing between gold and platinum
Compare colour, purity labels and everyday care before selecting your ring metal.
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Brand news
Introducing jeweloflondon
A first look at the jewellery collection and the priorities behind our new brand.
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