Someone walked into the 9 Hatton Garden showroom one Wednesday in late October with a flight booked to Edinburgh on the 23rd of December. He had not bought a ring. He had not chosen a stone. He had a partner he loved very much and a proposal location already chosen, and he wanted to know […]
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 […]
A couple sits at the consultation table on a quiet Thursday at 9 Hatton Garden, the engagement ring already a year old on the left hand, the wedding eight months away. They have come in to choose the wedding bands. Within ten minutes, it becomes clear that the engagement ring was bought in a hurry, […]
There is a particular kind of buyer who arrives at Smith and Green already knowing they do not want a diamond. Not because a diamond is wrong but because something else is more right. A deep Kashmir-blue sapphire in an 18ct white gold bezel. A vivid Mozambique ruby flanked by trillion-cut white diamonds. A Colombian […]
There are four decisions every engaged couple needs to make about the wedding band. Most people are aware of one of them. They choose a metal, assume the band will sit next to the engagement ring in a natural and obvious way, and then arrive at the fitting to discover that the engagement ring’s profile […]
Most couples arrive at this question after they have already decided they want a white metal. The stone is chosen or nearly chosen. The setting style is taking shape. And then the jeweller asks: platinum or white gold? For many buyers, the question lands as an unwelcome complication. Both metals look the same in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Christmas Eve proposal in London is most romantic when you escape the crowds and create a private, meaningful moment. Choosing the right setting will enhance your words, your partner’s reaction, and the first reveal of the engagement ring symbolises your future. This guide introduces discreet locations, timed winter light, and expert advice on matching […]
