Jewellery Buying Guides
Beyond Bling: Why Diamond Stud Earrings Are the Unsung Heroes of Every Jewellery Box
You know that scene in family photo albums where someone’s gran is wearing the exact same kind of diamond studs you are eyeing online? There is something... more »
The Truth About Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds
Lab-grown vs natural diamonds — it’s a little embarrassing to admit, but years ago, I spent an afternoon scrutinising my grandmother’s diamond brooch... more »
Inside the World of Lab-Grown Diamonds and Natural Diamonds
Spotting the Difference: Five Ways to Spot Lab-Grown and Natural DiamondsA few years back, I caught myself peering at two dazzling stones in a shop window, absolutely... more »
Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Necklaces: The Guide to Carat, Style, and Customisation
My first encounter with diamond tennis necklaces wasn’t at a gala but in the kitchen, catching the sparkle of my mother’s jewels as she moved about.... more »
How To Buy Your First Lab Diamond Stud Earrings: A Real-World Buying Guide
Let me take you back to a mortifying moment: I once spent hours in a boutique, paralysed by a sea of diamond studs, only to walk out more baffled than when I... more »
How to Nail Autumn 2025’s Jewellery Trends Without Trying Too Hard
It’s a cloudy October afternoon, you’re wrestling with your wardrobe, and—suddenly—a pop of colour on your earlobe makes everything click.... more »
Why Getting Your Ring Size Right is About More Than Maths
Funny story: the first time I bought myself a ‘grown-up’ diamond ring, I guessed my ring size with a piece of string and some wishful thinking.... more »
Which Diamond Shape Matches Your Hands? (And Other Sparkling Realities Nobody Tells You)
Let me take you back to the first time I went diamond ring shopping. I stood frozen, face-to-face with a sea of gems: round, cushion, emerald, pear, oval –... more »
Diamonds, Bands & Bizarre Psychology: The Not-So-Serious Guide to Making Your Engagement Ring Look Outrageously Expensive
Picture this: you’ve just splurged on an engagement ring. You open the box, and for a brief, glorious moment, it actually sparkles brighter than your future... more »
Beyond the 4Cs: Your Complete Guide to Choosing a Lab Diamond
Let me spill a secret: the first time I shopped for an engagement ring, I thought I knew what 'carat' meant (spoiler: I was wrong—they're not... more »