Taylor & Hart's Blog

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.

What is the shank part of a ring? It’s another word for the band of a ring and it’s a great design feautre to customise. We explain the most popular styles for engagement ring shanks and answer questions about how to make the band of your ring unique.

Are you looking for a romantic proposal location? Here are some memorable places to pop the question around the United Kingdom that serve as the perfect backdrop for the biggest question of your life.

We know planning a wedding isn’t easy, so we have the perfect engagement prize for you and your loved one to set the ball rolling on your wedding preparations. Entrants of our Summer 2015 competition can win an overnight stay with complimentary dinner and champagne, a bespoke consultation with a professional wedding planner as well as a pair of classic wedding rings. To be in with a chance of winning you can enter here.