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Platinum is a white metal which is highly sought after for its rarity, long-term durability, non-reactive properties and most importantly, its beauty. A symbol of unsurpassed quality and prestige, platinum’s low reflection rate acts as the perfect canvas for the icy brilliance of diamonds, making it the preferred white metal for engagement and wedding rings.

Sapphires are beloved for their rich and dazzling colours and make an ideal gemstones for engagement rings. Our gemstone specialist answer the top five questions people ask about September’s birthstone.

For lovers of all things antique, a vintage engagement ring to match this is an apt choice as a contemporary take on engagement rings from years gone by. There are many different elements that can be altered and personalised to achieve a one-of-a-kind engagement ring to embrace the most beautiful eras of design.

While a claw setting is the most popular setting choice for a diamond engagement ring, they are not always recommended for those whose work or hobbies require them to use their hands.

Knowing your own ring size, let alone that of your significant other, is not a measurement frequently known or discussed. While getting it right is important, it is not make or break. We’ve come up with a handy guide to finding out your partner’s ring size discreetly.

Diamond carat weight refers to the weight of a diamond, not its size. A one carat diamond simply means 0.2 grams of diamond. Technically speaking, one carat is equal to 200 milligrams or 100 points meaning that a diamond weighing 0.5 carats is 50 points.