Skip to main content
LILY DIA

Jewellery Questions

Short, direct answers to the questions people ask most about engagement rings, diamonds, moissanite, ring fit and ring care.

Each answer leads with the point, then the supporting detail. If you want the longer read on the same topic, every question routes into the matching education guide.

How to use this page

There are 110 questions across 14 topics. Start with the common questions below, or jump straight to a topic if you already know what you're comparing.

Browse questions by topic

6 questions

Diamond buying

Budgets, sizes, clarity, the three months' salary myth and what most Australian buyers actually pay.

  1. Is a VS1 or VS2 better?
  2. How much are you supposed to spend on an engagement ring?
  3. Is a $200 engagement ring good?
  4. Is a 3 carat diamond considered big?
  5. Is 3 carats too flashy?
  6. What cut is Taylor Swift's diamond?

12 questions

Lab-grown diamonds

Whether lab diamonds are real, how they grade, what they cost and how they wear over time.

  1. Are lab diamonds as good as real diamonds?
  2. What are the downsides of lab-grown diamonds?
  3. Can a jeweller tell a lab-grown diamond?
  4. What do jewellers think of lab diamonds?
  5. What is the lifespan of a lab-grown diamond?
  6. Why are some jewellers against lab diamonds?
  7. What is the downside to lab-grown diamonds?
  8. Can you wear lab diamonds every day?
  9. Do lab diamonds get scratched easily?
  10. Are lab-grown diamonds considered fake?
  11. What are the negatives of lab-grown diamonds?
  12. Can I trust lab-grown diamonds?

6 questions

Moissanite

Sparkle, hardness, cut choice, fogging, daily wear and the trade-offs against diamond.

  1. Does moissanite turn yellow?
  2. What cut is best for moissanite?
  3. What to avoid with moissanite?
  4. Why is my moissanite ring foggy?
  5. What are the downsides to moissanite?
  6. Can I wear a moissanite ring every day?

5 questions

About diamonds

Carat size, cut vs clarity, rare colours and the home tests that do and do not work.

  1. Is a 2 carat diamond considered big?
  2. Can you tell a diamond is real by breathing on it?
  3. What is the rarest diamond colour?
  4. Is it better to prioritise cut or clarity?
  5. Can a jeweller quickly spot a fake diamond?

4 questions

Engagement ring style

Timeless vs trendy, what to do with an old ring and how to combine an engagement and wedding band.

  1. What is the trendiest engagement ring right now?
  2. What is the most timeless style of engagement ring?
  3. What should I do with my old engagement ring?
  4. Can you turn an engagement ring into a wedding ring?

6 questions

Ring settings

Four prongs vs six, the most secure settings and how to stop prongs from snagging.

  1. Is 4 prongs enough for an engagement ring?
  2. What is the most secure engagement ring style?
  3. What is better, 4 or 6 prongs?
  4. How many prongs are recommended on a ring?
  5. How do I stop ring prongs from snagging?
  6. What is the most secure eternity band setting?

9 questions

Pave

Why pave is popular, what it costs, how it wears and the cons buyers ask about most.

  1. Why is pave so popular?
  2. What is a pave engagement ring?
  3. Is a pave band more expensive?
  4. Is a pave engagement ring uncomfortable?
  5. Why are pave diamonds so cheap?
  6. What are the cons of a pave ring?
  7. Do pave rings get dirty?
  8. Are pave engagement rings out of style?
  9. Is pave classy?

13 questions

Bezel

What a bezel is, why it is the most secure setting and whether it makes a ring look bigger.

  1. What is a bezel?
  2. What is a bezel on an engagement ring?
  3. Is a bezel setting more expensive?
  4. What is the 3 month ring rule?
  5. What are the cons of a bezel setting?
  6. Does a bezel setting make rings look bigger?
  7. Are bezel settings timeless?
  8. Are bezel settings less sparkly?
  9. Will bezel rings go out of style?
  10. What is the strongest setting for an engagement ring?
  11. Can a stone fall out of a bezel setting?
  12. Is a bezel setting good for everyday wear?
  13. Is a bezel the most secure setting?

15 questions

Halo and hidden halo

Meaning, cost, maintenance, wedding band pairings and the difference between full and hidden halos.

  1. What does a halo engagement ring mean?
  2. Does a halo make a diamond more expensive?
  3. What wedding ring goes with a halo engagement ring?
  4. What is a reverse halo ring?
  5. Do I need a special wedding band for a hidden halo ring?
  6. Can I remove the halo from an engagement ring?
  7. Why do people like halo rings?
  8. Is a halo ring a promise ring?
  9. Is a halo ring a good choice?
  10. When did halo engagement rings become popular?
  11. Are halo engagement rings high maintenance?
  12. What does a halo ring symbolise?
  13. What is the purpose of a halo ring?
  14. Are halo engagement rings vintage?
  15. What is the point of a hidden halo ring?

6 questions

Three-stone

Past, present and future, trilogy vs three-stone naming, and how the cost compares to a solitaire.

  1. What does a three stone engagement ring signify?
  2. What is a three stone engagement ring called?
  3. What does 3 diamonds in a row mean?
  4. Are three-stone engagement rings timeless?
  5. Are three-stone engagement rings popular?
  6. Are three-stone rings more expensive than solitaires?

10 questions

Ring fit and band width

How snug a ring should sit, finding a ring size, removing a stuck ring and what different band widths feel like.

  1. Is it better for a ring to be snug or loose?
  2. Is a 1.5mm ring band too thin?
  3. What time of day do fingers swell the most?
  4. How do I work out the right ring band width?
  5. Is a 1.8mm band too thin?
  6. How snug is too snug for a ring?
  7. Is a 2.5mm ring too thick?
  8. Does a thinner band make a diamond look bigger?
  9. How do you find out her ring size without her knowing?
  10. How do you remove a tight ring?

12 questions

Ring care and cleaning

Cleaning at home, what to avoid, cloudy diamonds, hand washing and when to take the ring off.

  1. What is the best way to clean my engagement ring at home?
  2. How do I make my engagement ring sparkle?
  3. Is it better to soak or scrub rings?
  4. How do I clean a cloudy engagement ring?
  5. Should I take my engagement ring off every time I wash my hands?
  6. How do jewellers get rings so shiny?
  7. What is the best homemade ring cleaner?
  8. Should I take my engagement ring off to shower?
  9. What should you not clean a diamond ring with?
  10. What causes a diamond ring to get cloudy?
  11. What should I not do with my engagement ring?
  12. When should you not wear a diamond ring?

5 questions

Wedding rings

Which hand and finger the wedding ring goes on, how it sits with the engagement ring and what to budget.

  1. What hand does the wedding ring go on?
  2. How do you wear your engagement ring and wedding ring together?
  3. How much should a wedding ring cost?
  4. Do you wear your engagement ring on your wedding day?
  5. What does a black wedding band mean?

1 question

Men's rings

Whether men wear engagement rings, what they look like, which hand they go on and how to budget for one.

  1. Do men wear engagement rings?

About this section

Who are these jewellery answers for?
They are written for people choosing an engagement ring or fine jewellery in Australia, who want a direct answer first and the supporting detail underneath. If you want a deeper read on the same topic, each question links to a longer education guide.
How is this different from the education centre?
The education centre covers each topic in depth, with structured guides on diamonds, engagement rings, gemstones, metals, ring sizing and care. The questions section answers narrower buying questions in short form and links back into the matching guide for the longer read.
Are the answers written for Australian buyers?
Yes. The answers use Australian spelling, currency context and sizing where relevant. Care advice reflects standard practice for daily-wear engagement rings in Australia.

Still curious

Have a question we haven't answered?

Send us a note. We reply to every enquiry, usually within one business day.

Contact the studio