Guidance

A few honest guides to help you commission with confidence. They cover the questions clients ask us most, from choosing a diamond to measuring a ring size at home. Read whichever is useful, then message or email us, or book a workshop appointment in Hatton Garden when you are ready to talk it through in person.

The guides

• Diamond shapes explained: which cut suits the hand, the budget and the look you have in mind.
• Engagement ring settings explained: solitaire, halo, three-stone, pave and bezel, and what each one does for the stone.
• Platinum, gold or something else: how the metals compare for wear, colour and cost.
• How to measure your ring size at home: three reliable methods and how UK letter sizing works.
• Inside the London Assay Office: what the hallmarks on your finished piece actually mean.