You recently got engaged (congratulations!!) and now you’re making plans to celebrate the occasion. There are the surprise reveals, perhaps an engagement party, or you and your partner could make an intimate celebration of picking out the ring together, maybe even shopping for your wedding bands and getting the very first item ticked off the wedding checklist.
A sapphire engagement ring makes for the perfect centrepiece of a classic, elegant proposal - with a twist. These vibrantly coloured gemstones have been the choice of royalty and celeb royalty for many years and if you know where to look, you can now find an exceptional range of stunning sapphire engagement rings in Sydney.
Congratulations! You've found the love of your life and you're ready to pop the question. But amidst the whirlwind of emotions, a crucial question arises: how much should you spend on an engagement ring in Australia? Fear not, lovebirds — this guide will help you navigate engagement ring budgets and find the perfect symbol of your love without breaking the bank.
As bridal jewellery trends constantly change, it's essential for couples planning their wedding to try and keep up with the latest styles. Let's check out the top wedding bands for women and engagement ring trends of 2024, from timeless classics to modern designs that are capturing the hearts of many soon-to-be brides and setting new standards in the industry.
So you've found the one – your soulmate, your partner in crime, the person who makes your heart skip a beat. Now, it's time to celebrate this incredible chapter with a symbol that reflects the depth of your love: a dazzling diamond engagement ring.
While Sydney boasts a treasure trove of options, the sheer variety might feel overwhelming at times. But fear not! This guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to help you discover a ring that embodies the unique beauty of your love story.
Parti sapphires, including the beautiful stones from Australia, have been a firm favourite for couples looking for a unique gem for their engagement ring, with gorgeous teal and blue green sapphires being the most popular choice. Each parti sapphire is unique, displaying zones of green, blue, teal and yellow colours. These amazing gemstones look spectacular on their own or paired with diamonds, such as kite shaped, trillion, pear cut, baguette or round.
Diamonds have an enduring, universal appeal and have been used in jewellery, including engagement rings, for centuries. Diamonds are a desirable gemstone and often a status symbol signifying their owners' success. Diamond engagement rings have been popularised by the 1947 advertising campaign by De Beers, 'Diamonds Are Forever". Buying diamonds can be a significant investment and there are many factors to consider - the main criteria are the so called 4Cs used to grade diamonds: colour, clarity, cut and carat weight, which have a significant influence on a diamond's price. Here we explore the famous 4Cs.
Welcome to our guide on sapphire engagement rings where we look at the provenance, characteristics, colours and value of the sapphire gem, as well as its use in jewellery. Engagement rings are a meaningful, heartfelt expression of a couple's commitment to build a life together and for most people, they are the most significant piece of jewellery purchased in their lifetime. Natural diamonds have been the traditional centre stone of choice for engagement rings (popularised by the 1947 De Beers campaign, A Diamond is Forever), however sapphires, for centuries used in important jewellery such as royal crowns, have been gaining popularity as the engagement ring centre stone due to their beauty, uniqueness, durability and value for money compared to diamonds.
Karats, or carats, refer to the pure gold content in gold alloys, and is a measurement of the ratio of gold to other metals in the alloy. Other metals in alloys can include copper, silver and palladium, with small amounts of zinc and iridium.
Precious emeralds have been used in bespoke jewellery for centuries. Emerald is part of “top 3” coloured gemstone suite, along with ruby and sapphire. These highly coveted gems are prized for their beauty, exceptional colour and fascinating historical provenance. These highly coveted gems are prized for their beauty, exceptional colour and fascinating historical provenance. Emerald is the most precious green coloured gemstone and a member of the beryl gem family, whose members also include aquamarine, morganite, heliodor and goshenite.
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We use Australian ring size measurements, which are in an alphabetical range from A-Z.
As your fingers contract and expand due to the temperature, humidity, exercise, etc, your ring will fit on your finger tighter or looser. Your ring should fit comfortably and you need to find a balance between too big and too small. It is recommended that you should have to push your ring on tightly over your knuckle and it should spin slightly around the base of your finger. There should be some resistance when the ring is taken off – this will help to keep the ring on when your fingers are cold or wet. The correct size is the one that you feel the most confident and comfortable with.
We suggest that you size the finger you intend to wear your ring on at room temperature – this should provide you with a size that should be close to perfect most of the time.
Top-heavy rings can tend to spin on your finger, as the base of your finger is usually thinner than your knuckle. We suggest when sizing your finger for a top-heavy ring, that you err on the tighter side, rather than a loose fit. This will mean that the ring will stay on the top of your finger and it will ultimately be more comfortable to wear.
If you’re choosing a wide ring, you will tend to go up a size. There is more surface area on a wider ring and therefore more metal to grip to your finger.
If you are interested in a ring that is 5mm or wider, we suggest going up a size (one size larger than the sizing gauge). We suggest going up another size if the ring you are interested in is 9mm or larger (two sizes larger than the sizing gauge).
If you are buying a ring as a gift for someone, we recommend that you measure the inside diameter of a ring the person you’re buying the gift for, regularly wears on the finger your gift will be worn on.
If you do not know your ring size you can use this guide to obtain an approximate measurement.
Before measuring the finger on which the ring you’re purchasing will be worn, please ensure the following:
The number that lines up with edges of the opening is the ‘interior circumference’. Please note this number and then refer to our Ring Size Chart to choose the correct ring size.
If you do not know your ring size you can use this guide to obtain an approximate measurement.
If you have a ring that is worn on the finger you need sizing, print out the ring size guide (take care to print it at 100%), and place the existing ring over the circles. Measure the inside of the ring against the outside of the circle. If you can hardly see the black line which goes around each circle, you have chosen the right size. Compare the ring to the adjacent circles to check that you definitely have the right size.
You can then double check this measurement by measuring the inside diameter of the ring, and matching that against the ring diameter measurements shown.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a ring available, you can measure the finger itself to obtain an approximate ring size. You can do so by wrapping a piece of string or thin strip of paper around the finger on which you wish to wear the ring, marking it with a pen where it overlaps. Measure the piece of string with a ruler to obtain the circumference of the finger, and compare that to the European Size measurement shown on the chart. We would recommend that in order to obtain the most accurate measurement when taking your ring size in this way, you do so at the end of the day when the finger is at its largest, and not when your hands are unusually cold as this would lead to a smaller ring size.
If you require any further assistance in obtaining your ring size, please contact us and we will be happy to help.