Journal — Crafting Education

Ring Settings 101 A key detail when designing your ring is choosing your ring’s setting – how the stone is set into or on the ring band. While a majority of our styles feature basket settings as standard, there are a number of other setting styles to choose from. Before you make your choice, read on to find out more information on five of the most beautiful ring settings available. 1. Basket Setting Designed to safely secure your stone while optimising its appearance and style, basket settings are a very popular choice that embodies modern and minimalistic style. In this...

What is a Halo? The term ‘halo’ is mentioned a lot regarding engagement rings. Confusingly, there are a few different types of halos that can be incorporated into your ring! First up is the incredibly popular hidden halo – a design feature where the gallery rail that forms part of the basket securing a stone is lined with small stones. Not visible from directly above the ring, a hidden halo adds a touch of sparkle from a side view. There are two different options with hidden halos: a traditional hidden halo and a wrapped hidden halo. A traditional hidden halo is...

What’s the Difference Between White Gold & Platinum? Often, most people know what colour metal they like for their jewellery: silver toned, yellow gold toned, or rose gold toned. But people wanting a white metal for their engagement ring often get confused due to the visual similarity between white gold, and platinum. So, what is the difference between white gold and platinum? Which should you choose for your engagement ring? White gold and platinum are two different types of metal. Gold is graded in karats (not to be confused with carats), which is a unit measuring the percentage of pure gold...

Moissanite Ring Terms Explained   Shopping for a ring is an exciting time, but it can be an overwhelming process – particularly if you’ve never purchased an engagement ring or wedding band before. You’ll read plenty of terms you’ve maybe never seen before, and some are similar but different: carats vs karats, halo vs hidden halo… In this blog, we’ll explain some of these terms so you can gain a deeper understanding to ensure you purchase the perfect forever ring. Carats:While most people think of carats as an indicator of the visual size of a stone, the term carat (commonly...