Knowledge
Everything worth knowing before choosing a ring. Written in our own atelier.
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Engagement ring vs wedding ring — what is the difference?
The engagement ring proposes; wedding rings are exchanged at the wedding. Who wears which, how they sit together, and whether one...
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Engagement ring prices in Estonia 2026 — real numbers
A handmade lab-diamond engagement ring in Estonia mostly costs 1,200–4,000 euros; with a natural diamond 10,000–20,000. What the p...
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Buying an engagement ring: five decisions in the right order
Buying an engagement ring is five decisions: budget, stone type, stone size, design and timing. In Estonia a handmade ring with a...
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How to Choose an Engagement Ring
Choosing an engagement ring is one of the most important moments in life—it symbolizes love and a shared future. If […]
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A Quality Engagement Ring Isn’t Just an Expense
I thought I’d talk for a moment about value and money. Ironically, I’m writing this text on my iPhone, which […]
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How Much Does an Engagement Ring Cost?
An engagement ring is one of the few things in life you buy with the expectation that it will be […]
Ring size
How do you find out the right size?
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How to find out a ring size — even in secret
In Estonia a ring size is the ring's inner diameter in millimetres: the most common women's sizes are 16.5–17.5. Three reliable wa...
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Can an Engagement Ring Be Resized Later?
Choosing an engagement ring is a big step—it symbolizes commitment and love. And it’s completely logical to feel nervous about […]
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How to Measure Ring Size Secretly?
If an engagement ring purchase falls apart for one reason, it’s often this one: “I don’t know her ring size.” […]
Diamonds and the 4Cs
What actually moves the price — and what doesn't.
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The diamond 4Cs, plainly: what matters and where to save
The four Cs — cut, carat, colour, clarity — are not equally important. Cut is the one never to save on; for colour and clarity the...
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What Is Carat?
What Is Carat? When talking about diamonds, one of the first questions is almost always the diamond’s weight, or carat […]
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What Is Diamond “Color”?
If you’re looking for a diamond engagement ring, “color” is one of those parameters that can seem extremely important on […]
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What Is Diamond “Clarity”?
If you’re looking for a diamond engagement ring, you’ll inevitably run into the 4Cs. Carat refers to size (weight), color […]
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What Is a Diamond’s “Cut”?
When we talk about choosing a diamond engagement ring, most people ask about carat first. But if your goal is […]
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Diamonds and the 4Cs: How to Choose the Right Stone
Whether we’re talking about a lab-grown diamond or a natural diamond, one concept always comes up in the diamond world: […]
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Diamond Fluorescence: Myths, Facts
If you’re looking for the ideal diamond engagement ring (or any diamond jewelry), sooner or later you’ll run into the […]
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Which Diamond Should You Choose?
Choosing a diamond is one of those decisions that feels both simple and endlessly detailed at the same time. “I […]
Lab-grown vs natural
An honest comparison from a maker who sells both.
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Lab-grown or natural diamond: an honest comparison from a maker who sells both
A lab-grown diamond is physically identical to a natural one and costs a fraction at the same size — but its resale value is low....
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What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond—and Is It a “Real” Diamond?
Over the last six months, I’ve been getting more and more detailed questions about lab diamonds (lab-grown diamonds). I’ll try […]
Origin and ethics
Where the stones and gold actually come from.
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Where diamonds and gold actually come from — the certificates that mean something
Natural diamonds move through the Kimberley Process certified chain, GIA/IGI grade the stone independently, a lab stone's footprin...
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Blood Diamonds: What They Are—and How to Make a More Ethical Diamond Choice
You’ve probably heard the term “blood diamonds” (also called conflict diamonds). Many people ask: are these literally “bloody” or...
Design and materials
From solitaire to halo, yellow gold to platinum.
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Engagement ring design and metals: choosing the form that suits her hand
The solitaire is the classic that never dates; a halo amplifies the stone; side stones add light. Of the metals, 585 gold is Eston...
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Why Avoid a Thin Engagement Ring
Thin engagement rings are popular because they look minimalist and delicately feminine. But an engagement ring is a piece of […]
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Hand-Set Diamonds vs Mass Production
Hand-Set Diamonds vs Mass Production Where does the price difference come from—and why does it matter? If you’re looking for […]
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What is a Low vs High Setting on an Engagement Ring?
When choosing an engagement ring, people usually look first at the stone’s shape and size—but one detail that affects everyday […]
Care and warranty
So the ring shines for decades.
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Engagement ring care: what to do at home and when to visit the atelier
At home, warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft brush a couple of times a month is enough. Take the ring off for sport, cleani...
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How to Take Care of Your Engagement Ring
An engagement ring is jewelry that’s typically worn every day—and that’s exactly why it needs mindful care. This beautiful (and […...
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5 Situations When You Shouldn’t Wear Your Engagement Ring
An engagement ring is a symbol of love and commitment—but it’s also a piece of jewelry that lives in the […]
Buying and trust
How ordering works and what protects you.
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