Taylor & Hart's Blog

Lindsay Lohan announced her engagement to boyfriend Badar Shammas. After dating for about two years, the banker proposed in Dubai, where the couple lives. The engagement ring features a classic cushion cut diamond set on a platinum diamond pavé band. We estimate that the centre brilliant cushion cut diamond weighs in at around 5ct, worth an approximate £85,000.

We’re announcing our exciting new partnership with Greenland Ruby, a sustainable gem miner based in southwestern Greenland. Ensuring that all our Signature Ruby gemstones come from a sustainable source will make your ring all the more meaningful.

This guide to bi-colour sapphires will introduce you to the distinctive gems that feature two or more colours within a single stone. Also known as ‘parti coloured’, we delve into how bi-colour sapphires are created, what makes them special, and how to choose the perfect one for you.

We look at the background of the mining industry in Sri Lanka, the process of mining, and how one of our sapphire suppliers comes to procure gemstones.

As we approach the height of summer, we take a look at July’s birthstone: the ruby.

Around 10 years ago, Jenna, our Production Manager, was gifted a hexagonal shape amethyst by one of her closest friends. Fast forward to present day, we take a look at how Jenna designed and crafted a bespoke cocktail ring.