Taylor & Hart's Blog

A jewellery historian and expert with an unmistakable flair for period and antique pieces, Beth Bernstein is a tour de force in the industry. Founder of the online magazine Bejeweled, Beth is a journalist that has focused on fine jewellery for the past 20 years. For our next installment in our Jewellery Mavericks series we have asked Beth to share what excites her when it comes to custom designed pieces, and what are her most cherished bejeweled possessions.

Emily in Paris star, Lily Collins, recently became engaged to Charlie McDowell on a romantic, sunny trip to New Mexico. McDowell designed the bespoke ring himself, with the help of a jewellery designer. The unusual engagement ring features a bezel set rose cut diamond, set in 18ct gold with a chunky brushed band. The understatedly bohemian vibe of this engagement ring perfectly suits Lily’s laid-back style.

One carat diamonds look larger or smaller depending on the diamond’s cut, or shape. Compare the most popular diamond cuts by size, shape, and symbolism to find the best one for your engagement ring.

We are proud to announce that this year, we will be running our tube campaign “Are you wearing someone else’s engagement ring?” again throughout October & November in underground stations across London, as well as in office locations across the City of London.

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.

We chat with Laura & Bobby, a down-to-earth, charming couple and we discuss their bespoke engagement ring, designed by Bobby years before he’d even met Laura!