Ring guides: choose the right ring with confidence

Plain answers on engagement rings, wedding bands, sizing and care. Every guide links straight to the rings it covers.

Engagement rings under $100: how to choose one you love
Engagement rings · 5 min read

Engagement rings under $100: how to choose one you love

Stone, shape, setting and size: the four choices that matter, in plain words.

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Oval vs round engagement ring: which shape suits her hand?
Engagement rings · 4 min read

Oval vs round engagement ring: which shape suits her hand?

Sparkle, finger shape and personal style, compared side by side.

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What is cubic zirconia? A plain guide for ring shoppers
Engagement rings · 4 min read

What is cubic zirconia? A plain guide for ring shoppers

What CZ is, how it compares with diamond, and how to keep it bright.

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Six prong vs four prong setting: which is better?
Engagement rings · 3 min read

Six prong vs four prong setting: which is better?

How the number of prongs changes the look and the hold of the stone.

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0.5, 1 or 2 carat size: how big should the stone look?
Engagement rings · 4 min read

0.5, 1 or 2 carat size: how big should the stone look?

How each stone size looks on the hand, and how to pick hers.

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Proposal ring: why many couples propose with a stand-in ring
Proposals and gifts · 4 min read

Proposal ring: why many couples propose with a stand-in ring

Pop the question now, choose the forever ring together later.

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10 simple proposal ideas on a budget
Proposals and gifts · 5 min read

10 simple proposal ideas on a budget

Personal beats expensive. Ten ideas that cost little and mean a lot.

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How to stack rings with your engagement ring
Wedding bands · 4 min read

How to stack rings with your engagement ring

Order, width and colour: easy rules for a stack that looks right.

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How to pair a wedding band with your engagement ring
Wedding bands · 4 min read

How to pair a wedding band with your engagement ring

Colour, width and fit: how to make the two rings look like a set.

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Gold, rose gold or silver tone: the right ring colour for your skin
Wedding bands · 3 min read

Gold, rose gold or silver tone: the right ring colour for your skin

A one-minute test for your undertone, and the band colour that suits it.

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Are stainless steel rings good? Pros, cons and care
Wedding bands · 4 min read

Are stainless steel rings good? Pros, cons and care

An honest look at weight, wear and price, and how to clean one.

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Tungsten wedding bands: the complete guide for men
Men's rings · 6 min read

Tungsten wedding bands: the complete guide for men

Hardness, weight, finish, width and sizing, all in one place.

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Brushed vs polished tungsten ring: which finish to choose
Men's rings · 3 min read

Brushed vs polished tungsten ring: which finish to choose

Mirror shine or soft matte: how each finish looks and lives day to day.

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What width should a men's wedding band be?
Men's rings · 4 min read

What width should a men's wedding band be?

How 2, 3 and 8 mm bands look and feel, and how width changes the fit.

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Can tungsten rings be resized? What to know before you order
Men's rings · 3 min read

Can tungsten rings be resized? What to know before you order

The short answer is no. Here is how to get the size right the first time.

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Tungsten or stainless steel: which band is right?
Men's rings · 4 min read

Tungsten or stainless steel: which band is right?

Hardness, weight, colour and price, compared side by side.

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His and hers wedding bands: how to choose a matching set
Wedding bands · 4 min read

His and hers wedding bands: how to choose a matching set

Same metal, different widths: easy ways to make two bands a pair.

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How to find their ring size without asking
Ring sizing · 4 min read

How to find their ring size without asking

Six secret tricks to get the size right before you pop the question.

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How to measure your ring size at home in 2 minutes
Ring sizing · 4 min read

How to measure your ring size at home in 2 minutes

Paper, a ruler and two minutes: the simple method, step by step.

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Between two ring sizes? How to choose the right fit
Ring sizing · 3 min read

Between two ring sizes? How to choose the right fit

When to size up, when to size down, and what changes the fit.

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What is a promise ring, and which finger does it go on?
Proposals and gifts · 4 min read

What is a promise ring, and which finger does it go on?

What it means, where it is worn and how to choose one.

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Ring ideas for an anniversary gift
Proposals and gifts · 3 min read

Ring ideas for an anniversary gift

A band for each year, a new band for him, or a set for you both.

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How to clean your ring at home so it keeps shining
Ring care · 4 min read

How to clean your ring at home so it keeps shining

Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush: the simple routine for every ring.

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