Ring Guides
Everything you need to choose with confidence.
Plain-English answers to the questions we're asked most — from lab-grown diamonds and the 4 Cs to ring sizing and choosing a metal.
Diamonds
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What's the Difference?
Lab-grown and mined diamonds are chemically identical. Here's how they compare on look, quality, price, ethics and resale — in plain English.
Read guide · 5 minBuying guide
How to Choose an Engagement Ring: A Simple Guide
A calm, step-by-step guide to choosing an engagement ring — setting a budget, picking a style and metal, finding the ring size and getting it in time.
Read guide · 6 minDiamonds
The 4 Cs of Diamonds, Explained
Cut, colour, clarity and carat — the four factors that decide a diamond's beauty and price. A plain-English guide to what actually matters.
Read guide · 5 minSizing
Ring Size Guide (Australia): How to Measure
How to find the right ring size at home, how Australian letter sizing works, and what to do if you're buying a surprise engagement ring.
Read guide · 4 minMetals
Platinum vs White Gold vs Yellow Gold: Which Metal?
The differences between platinum, white gold, yellow gold and rose gold for an engagement ring — colour, durability, care and cost.
Read guide · 5 min