Engagement Rings

Should you still surprise your partner with their engagement ring when you've designed it together?

We’re all familiar with the storyline of an engagement ring being bought in secret, and gifted at a surprise proposal moment. Though these days, real engagements happen very differently from couple to couple. What happens when you’re designing your engagement ring together? Should you still surprise your partner with it when it arrives? Here’s my take on this question.

A hot tip when you're shopping for engagement rings and wedding rings

There’s one thing people don’t normally do when they’re shopping for an engagement ring or wedding ring, that they really should do more of. That is: pick it up! It might feel intimidating to physically hold precious metals and gems in your hand when you’re not used to them, but it’s so important to do just that. Here’s why.