The engagement ring is done. It has been said yes to, photographed, admired at 3 separate dinners, and it has quietly become part of the hand it lives on. Then, some months later, a second question arrives that nobody prepared you for. What goes next to it? Matching a wedding band to an engagement ring […]
There is a specific moment at the consultation desks at 9 Hatton Garden when a buyer’s eyes travel down a grading report, past everything they have researched, and stop on a line nobody warned them about. Carat, they know. Colour and clarity they have read about for weeks. Cut, they have opinions on. Then, near […]
There is a moment in almost every engagement ring consultation at Smith and Green when the conversation shifts. The couple has spent twenty minutes discussing carat weight and colour grades, comparing two stones that look nearly identical in the light of 9 Hatton Garden. Then someone asks: Which setting? And the room changes. Because the […]
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 […]
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 […]
For couples planning a proposal or upgrading a significant piece, the most pressing question is often deceptively simple. Do you choose a natural diamond steeped in geological history, or a lab-grown diamond that allows you to achieve a far more generous carat weight for the same budget? In 2025, that choice is no longer about authenticity. […]
Astrology, the celestial whisperer, has long been our silent partner in unravelling the mysteries of our character, desires, and of course, love. The stars above not only hold secrets to our personalities but also subtly influence our choices, including those in the world of romance and engagement rings. In this journey through the cosmos, we’ll […]
Selecting the right ring size is often relegated to a triviality. However, this seemingly minor detail holds paramount importance, especially when the ring marks a momentous occasion like an engagement or wedding. A ring too tight can cause discomfort, while one too loose could risk slipping off. This article sets out to demystify the complex […]
The journey of love. It’s as unique as the individuals who experience it, isn’t it? And when you’ve found the one you want to spend your life with, you surely want to seal the deal in the most special way possible. But how can you find a ring that’s as one-of-a-kind as your love story? […]
