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Why ring sizes differ by country: how to read a conversion chart
Why ring sizes get mixed up between countries Why does it matter which system a ring size is written in? Because the same finger…
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Why size matters: how to find ring size secretly
Why the right ring size matters for a surprise Why think about ring size so early when you are planning a surprise? Because if…
Article · 10 min
Why a proposal planning timeline works backwards from the date
Why plan your proposal backwards from the date? You want to propose well, but you may have no idea what to do first. The…
Article · 9 min
Why timing matters: when to start buying an engagement ring
Why timing changes the ring you end up with Why does it matter when you start? A custom ring takes time to make. If…
Article · 9 min
Why claw count matters: 4 claw vs 6 claw ring setting
Why the 4 claw vs 6 claw ring setting choice matters You are choosing a solitaire, and you want the diamond to stay put…
Article · 13 min
Why the setting matters: ring settings explained
Ring settings explained: why the setting matters When you look at a ring, you notice the stone first. Yet the setting, the metal that…
Article · 11 min
Why does the custom jewellery process have so many stages?
Why the custom jewellery process is worth understanding Why read about the process before you commission a piece? You probably want to know what…
Article · 8 min
Why 375, 585 and 750 gold marks matter, and what they mean
Why gold carries a number at all You found 375, 585 or 750 inside a ring, and you want to know what it says…
Article · 11 min
Why white gold vs platinum differ in colour, wear and weight
Why white gold and platinum behave differently If you’re torn between white gold and platinum, you’re choosing a metal you may wear every day…
Article · 9 min
Why karat matters: what changes in 9ct vs 14ct vs 18ct gold
Why 9ct vs 14ct vs 18ct gold is a question of proportion Why does the number on a gold ring matter to you? It…