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Pear cut lab-grown diamond engagement ring in yellow gold with a bypass band setting
Ring Design

Engagement Ring Prong Mistakes to Avoid

Four prong mistakes that ruin engagement rings — and what to look for before you buy.

Platinum diamond engagement ring with basket setting
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Secure Engagement Ring Settings You'd Actually Want to Wear

Not a bezel person? Here's how to get a secure setting without compromising on a style you actually love.

Three oval diamonds showing different length to width ratios from wide to elongated
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Oval Cut Diamond: Four Things You Need to Know Before You Buy

Four things most people don't know about oval diamonds — including the one thing no certificate will ever tell you.

Close up of a platinum ring showing natural patina finish next to a freshly rhodium plated white gold ring
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White Gold vs Platinum: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy

They look identical on day one. Here's what actually separates white gold and platinum after years of daily wear.

Engagement ring band width comparison showing 1.1mm, 1.8mm, 2mm and 3mm gold bands side by side
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Is a 1.5mm ring band too thin?

A 1.5mm band will bend. Here's the minimum width you need for an engagement ring that actually lasts.

4 Prong and 6 Prong engagement ring by LILY DIA JEWELLERY
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Are 4 Prongs Enough for an Engagement Ring?

Four prongs look great, but are they enough to keep your diamond safe? Here is what you need to know before deciding.

Woman wearing pear engagement ring LILY DIA
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Engagement Rings for Long, Skinny Fingers: What Actually Flatters

Having long or skinny fingers is actually one of the more fortunate hand types when it comes to engagement rings.

Bezel Band Widths
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Engagement Ring Band Width: How to Choose the Best Width

Engagement ring band width affects how your ring looks, stacks, and lasts. Here's what 1.6mm, 2mm, and 2.5mm actually means for your ring.

Asscher cut vs Emerald cut
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Asscher Cut vs Emerald Cut: Shape, Sparkle, and What Actually Matters

Both cuts belong to the step-cut family. This means rectangular facets stacked in parallel rows.

Round, Oval, Emerald, Cushion, Pear Bezel Engagement Rings
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What Is a Bezel Setting? Bezel vs Prong + Pros and Cons

A bezel setting wraps metal around your diamond for superior protection. Learn how bezels compare to prongs, their pros and cons, and which suits you best.

Taylor Swift's Engagement Ring - Courtesy of Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce on Instagram
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Taylor Swift's Engagement Ring: Old Mine Cut Diamond Worth $550,000

Taylor Swift's 8-carat old mine cut engagement ring from Travis Kelce features hand engraved yellow gold setting by Artifex Fine Jewellery

Four vs Six Prong Engagement Ring Setting
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Four vs Six Prong Engagement Ring Setting

When you're choosing an engagement ring setting, the number of prongs holding your centre stone matters more than you might think.

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