Journal

Why Two Jewellers Quote Different Prices for the Same Ring

Three quotes, three very different numbers, apparently for the same ring. Here is what is actually different, and how to compare them so ...

How Much Does a Bespoke Engagement Ring Cost in Hatton Garden? (2026 Guide)

Bespoke engagement rings at Hatton Garden Bespoke Jewellery start from £2,000, which covers the setting and the centre stone together. Mo...

Buying an Engagement Ring in Hatton Garden: What to Expect

What Hatton Garden actually is, whether it is cheaper than the high street, the difference between a workshop and a showroom, and how to ...

Platinum vs White Gold vs Yellow Gold for Engagement Rings

How to Propose When You Do Not Know Their Ring Size

GIA vs IGI Diamond Certificates: What They Mean

Commissioning a Bespoke Engagement Ring from Overseas

How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home: A UK Guide

Accurate UK ring sizing at home, in three reliable methods, plus the two common approaches to avoid. Covers borrowed-ring sizing, string ...

Engagement Ring Settings Explained: Solitaire, Halo, Three-Stone, Pavé, and Bezel

The setting is the metal architecture that holds your diamond. This guide covers the five settings we make most often at HGBJ (solitaire,...

Inside the London Assay Office: What Hallmarks Mean on Your Bespoke Jewellery

What do UK hallmarks mean, and why are they struck at the London Assay Office? A guide to sponsor marks, fineness, the leopard's head, an...

Platinum, Gold, or Something Else? A Guide to Metals for Bespoke Engagement Rings

Platinum, 18ct white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold? A Hatton Garden jeweller's guide to choosing the right metal for your bespoke engag...