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Bespoke Engagement Ring Process Explained: A UK Step-by-Step Guide

How a bespoke engagement ring is designed and made in the UK — from first consultation to final ring. Timelines, costs and what to expect, by Diamond Hub.

By Yusuf Sattar · 13 May 2026 · 12 min read
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Buyers guide

18K Gold vs Platinum Engagement Rings: Which Metal Should You Pick?

18K gold vs platinum engagement rings — the real differences in cost, durability, colour, and maintenance. A practical UK buyer's guide.

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How to Measure Ring Size at Home (UK Sizes Explained)

Three reliable ways to measure UK ring size at home without a jeweller — string, existing ring, or printable sizer. Plus what to do if your sizing is off.

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What GIA & IGI Certification Means When Buying a Diamond

GIA and IGI are the two main diamond grading labs. Here's what each one certifies, how their reports differ, and what to insist on before you buy.

13 May 2026 Read →
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Diamond Shapes Guide: Round, Oval, Cushion, Emerald, Pear and Beyond

The 8 diamond shapes you'll see on UK engagement rings — what each looks like, what it costs, and which suits which finger shape. Practical buyer's guide.

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Engagement Ring Styles Explained: Solitaire, Halo, Trilogy and Side-Stone

The four classic engagement ring styles — solitaire, halo, trilogy and side-stone — explained by UK diamond specialists. Practical pros, cons, prices.

13 May 2026 Read →
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The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained — A Practical UK Buyer's Guide

What the 4Cs actually mean when buying a diamond — cut, colour, clarity and carat — and the trade-offs that matter on a real engagement ring budget.

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Lab-grown vs mined diamonds: an honest comparison for 2026

Lab-grown vs mined diamonds — what's actually different, what's the same, and how to choose. An independent UK jeweller's honest perspective. GIA / IGI certified, UK hallmarked.

29 Apr 2026 Read →

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