Bridal Know-How

From the surprising alternative to yellow diamonds to how to get the biggest diamond for your budget, our bridal know-how section will give you all the knowledge you need to buy with confidence.

If you don't live near to a cluster of fine jewellers, start by looking online. Brands such as 77Diamonds offer extensive collections on their website, allowing you to choose the cut, colour and clarity of your diamond, and to pick from a choice of settin
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Jessica Poole Hexagon solitaire diamond engagement ring in brushed platinum with white diamonds.
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Tiffany & Co. has perfected the round brilliant cut over the last 125 years and according to the jeweller it is "arguably the quintessential diamond and certainly among the most radiant".
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Round brilliant diamond engagement rings: unrivalled in popularity and sparkle

Royal Asscher diamond engagement ring.
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A cut above: why Asscher cut diamond engagement rings are back in the limelight

Anne Sportun Periwinkle blue sapphire engagement ring in rose gold, available from Astley Clarke (£3,250).
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Colour code: how to buy a sapphire engagement ring

David Morris 22.22ct pear-cut diamond engagement ring.
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Graff Diamonds solitaire diamond ring, set with a 6.51ct oval cut Fancy Intense pink diamond
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Coloured stone engagement rings: how to choose the right gem to last a lifetime

Bez Ambar Ring of Fire engagement ring in white and rose gold, set with a 1.50ct round brilliant diamond encircled by a halo of Blaze diamonds
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A cut above: how patented diamond cuts are outshining the competition

Jessica Poole Sapphire Twist Ring in Fairtrade yellow gold
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Put an ethical ring on it: how to buy an engagement or wedding ring with a clear conscience