Taylor & Hart's Blog

There’s no denying the round cut and oval cut diamond shapes are both illuminating the industry right now. In fact, combined they account for 73% of our 2023 sales so far. That’s why we’ve gathered all the information to help you weigh up the difference between the two most popular diamond shapes and find your perfect match.

Playing with perception and vision, gemstones are multifaceted delights. From glistening sapphires to bright rubies and every jewel in between, gemstones can look entirely different depending on their characteristics and the conditions they’re viewed in.

While the engagement ring often steals the show, it’s your wedding bands that you share for a lifetime. We explore how to truly make your wedding rings your own.

A new era of engagement ring design is here. From contemporary design styles to bold colours and unique diamond shapes, we explore what trends we’ve seen throughout 2022 and those we anticipate to continue into 2023 and beyond.

Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun announced their engagement following a romantic proposal in Paris while riding down the Seine River in a private boat, surrounded by a violinist, Champagne and roses. Explore how Avril’s heart shape diamond pavé engagement ring symbolises their love story.

Explore how each element of a design affects its price, and read our top tips on how to maximise value for money when it comes to your engagement rings.