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Engagement Rings

Guides, stories, and answers about lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and fine jewellery — written by our atelier.

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Which Stone Shapes Look Biggest for the Carat?

Which stone shapes look biggest for the carat: why elongated shapes like marquise, pear, and oval read larger by spreading across the...

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Which stone shapes look biggest for the carat: why elongated shapes like marquise, pear, and oval read larger by spreading across the...

A guide to the best engagement ring shapes for long, slender fingers: why bold round and cushion shapes look balanced, how wider...

A guide to the best engagement ring shapes for small hands: why elongating shapes like oval, pear, and marquise flatter petite fingers,...

A guide to step-cut engagement rings: what the step cut is and its clear 'hall of mirrors' look, the difference between the...

A complete guide to pear-shaped engagement rings: why the teardrop cut flatters the finger and looks big per carat, point direction, flattering...

Cushion vs princess cut: the sharp, modern princess against the soft, romantic cushion, compared on look, sparkle, and durability, with a quick...

The two most popular engagement ring shapes compared: sparkle, how big each looks per carat, and style feel, with a quick chart...

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