Journal
Moissanite vs Diamond vs White Sapphire: An Honest Comparison
Three white stones, three very different stories. An honest, jeweller’s comparison of moissanite, diamond and white sapphire: how they look, wear, cost and hold value.
Matching Wedding Band Guide: Shapes, Metals and a Perfect Fit
Straight, curved, wishbone or fitted? How to choose a wedding band that sits beautifully beside your engagement ring, in the right metal, width and size.
Find Her Ring Size Without Her Knowing: A Jeweller’s Guide
Planning a surprise proposal? Here are seven discreet ways to find her ring size, how UK sizes work, and what to do if you get it slightly wrong.
Engagement Ring Settings Compared: Prong, Bezel, Halo and More
Claw, bezel, halo, pavé or three-stone? A Hatton Garden comparison of how each setting looks, wears and ages, and which one suits the way she lives.
Diamond Fluorescence Explained: When It Helps, When It Hurts
Fluorescence can make one diamond a bargain and another a mistake. Here is how to read the report, what it does to price and how to judge it with your own eyes.
Commissioning a bespoke engagement ring in Hatton Garden, step by step
Five weeks, four decisions and one surprise. What commissioning a ring on Hatton Garden really involves.
What a diamond actually costs: price per carat, explained
Diamond prices do not rise in a straight line. Understand the steps and you can buy a great deal more stone for the same money.
Diamond shapes explained: which outline suits which hand
Shape is the one decision nobody can make for you. Here is how the ten classic outlines actually behave on a hand.
Buying a diamond in Hatton Garden: how the street actually works
Two hundred metres, hundreds of businesses, and a trade structure nobody explains to visitors. Here it is.
How to read a diamond grading report, line by line
A certificate is evidence, not a guarantee of beauty. Here is what each line means, and the three lines most people never read.
Which of the 4Cs actually matters most? A Hatton Garden answer
Four letters, one budget. Here is the order we would spend in, and why cut beats everything else on the list.
The 4Cs Explained: How to Choose a Diamond with Confidence
Cut, colour, clarity and carat — the four characteristics that describe every diamond, explained simply so you can choose with confidence.
The Engagement Ring Buying Guide: Settings, Metals and Budget
From solitaires to halos, platinum to 18ct gold — everything you need to know before choosing an engagement ring she will love forever.
Birthstones by Month: The Gems Behind Every Birthday
Discover the birthstone for every month of the year, what makes each gem special and how durable it is for everyday jewellery.
9ct, 14ct or 18ct? Gold Carats and Platinum Explained
What do gold carats really mean, how do UK hallmarks work and is platinum worth it? A clear guide to choosing the right precious metal.
