A ring leaves 9 Hatton Garden on a Saturday afternoon in a small box, with the receipt folded underneath it. The receipt records what was paid. It does not record what the ring would cost to replace in three years, and that gap is where most engagement ring insurance claims come unstuck. Smith & Green […]
The lift doors open on the first floor, and you are already rehearsing what to say. Most people arrive at a first engagement ring consultation with a phone full of screenshots, a budget they are slightly embarrassed about, and a low hum of worry that they are about to be found out. Found out as […]
Ask a jeweller whether their diamonds are ethical and most of them will say yes. They will say it quickly, with confidence, and with very little supporting detail. This is worth paying attention to, because “ethical” is not a standardised term in the jewellery trade and it does not mean the same thing from one […]
The centre stone is chosen. The carat weight is settled, the certificate is in hand, and the buyer at the consultation table has been quietly thrilled for 20 minutes. Then the next question lands and the room goes quiet. Which setting. Claw, pavé, bezel or halo. Most buyers arrive at Smith and Green’s 9 Hatton […]
Stop searching for a definitive answer on jewellery forums and get one here. Platinum vs white gold is the most debated metal question in engagement ring buying, and the reason there is no consensus online is that most people writing about it are being diplomatically vague to avoid offending either camp. This article is not […]
Most people who are about to commission a bespoke engagement ring have the same quiet question somewhere in the background. Not whether it will be beautiful. That part, they are fairly confident about. The question is: what does this actually involve? How long will it take? What will I need to know, decide, bring, and […]
For 2026, classic solitaire engagement rings are no longer the only serious option. Couples are gravitating towards designs that feel personal, romantic and a touch unconventional, with Toi et Moi engagement rings and vintage cut diamonds leading the way. The result is a new engagement language where your setting does more than sparkle; it tells […]
A certain kind of London engagement ring makes you pause. It does not shout. It catches the light in a way that feels lived in, as if it has already gathered stories. That is the appeal behind vintage engagement ring style in 2026. It is not about buying something old. It is about choosing a […]
Walking into Hatton Garden in early 2026 feels different from even a few seasons ago. Behind the familiar façades of jewellers and workshops, there is a noticeable shift in mood. Engagement ring appointments are no longer hushed or tentative. Couples arrive with colour references saved on their phones, fabric swatches from outfits, and a clear […]
Commissioning a bespoke engagement ring or fine piece in Hatton Garden gives you complete control over design, materials, and budget while providing access to some of the most experienced jewellers in the country. Instead of compromising on a ready-made style, you work directly with specialists who shape every detail around your taste, lifestyle and spending […]
