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Going Pear-Shaped: Why Pear Is THE Diamond Shape of 2023 for Engagement Rings {with Keyzar Jewelry}

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Alright, hands up – how many of you out there are sneaking peeks at STG while waiting to get engaged? No worries, we’ve all been there – and we’ve got you covered when it comes to picking 2023’s hottest diamond shape. 

Move over, round cuts and emeralds – pear-shaped engagement rings are having a serious moment, and we are here for it! This elegant and unexpected shape has so much going for it – and we were so thrilled to be able to chat all about pears with the experts at Keyzar Jewelry. 

Keyzar is a fabulous jewelry company on a mission to revolutionize online jewelry shopping. Their goal is to make you a co-designer of your own heirloom jewelry, using their website to create exactly the piece you want. 

We love Keyzar’s commitment to using state-of-the-art technology to make each and every piece to order as much as we love their seriously gorgeous selection of engagement rings. Plus, did we mention that Keyzar is Israel-founded and Jewish-owned? Doesn’t get much better than that!

But back to those pears – pear-shaped engagement rings are sparkly, stunning, and so in this year. If that’s not enough, these brilliant stones look larger carat for carat than round diamonds, making them the perfect pick for anyone who wants to size up their sparkle – and pears are generally more affordable, too. Plus, the versatility of the shape means pear cuts look great in vintage or modern settings. 

Read on for some of our very favorite pear-shaped engagement ring options from Keyzar Jewelry – whether you want something simple or ornate, classic or contemporary, we’re pretty sure you’ll find something to love.

The Naomi

We love the juxtaposition between Naomi’s simple band and elegantly decorated shoulders, beautifully paired with round and pear-cut side stones connecting to an opulent hidden halo.

The Lindsey

Lindsey is another gorgeous hidden halo-style engagement ring, and what a stunner it is! Half of the band features marquise and round cut diamonds packed in shared prongs, and this heirloom-quality piece epitomizes modern timelessness. 

The Crown Kamellie

There’s something about a solitaire engagement ring. The impact of that one central stone is modest and exuberant all at once. The Crown Kamellie is an especially great choice to match with eternity rings and wedding bands. 

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How to Choose an Engagement Ring that Will Withstand the Test of Time {with Kristin Coffin}

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Unlike most decisions associated with your wedding, your engagement ring is one that will last far beyond the big day. So while of course you’ll want to choose a piece you adore right now, you’ll also want to make sure you pick a ring you’ll be happy to wear for many decades to come. 

But with all the different choices out there, how do you determine what’s a fleeting trend vs. a timeless classic? All it requires is a little bit of ring education. We’ve chatted with the experts at Kristin Coffin Jewelry, a jeweler specializing in sustainable engagement rings to last a lifetime, all about some of the best options for a ring that’ll never look dated. Read on to learn more about some of the most beloved settings and shapes for timeless engagement ring bliss. 

Classic Ring Settings 

One of the key decisions you’ll need to make when choosing your engagement ring is the setting. Three classic options guaranteed to withstand the test of time are solitaire, three-stone, and halo – read on for the main features and pros and cons of each. Continue ReadingContinue Reading

Your Engagement Ring, Your Way: Use 21st-Century Tech to Design the One-of-a-Kind Ring of Your Dreams with Lottie Leigh

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Hands up: who’s sneaking a peek at STG while waiting to get engaged? If that’s you, we’ve got something really special today – a brand new, 21st-century way of making the engagement ring of your dreams a reality.

The CAD Difference

When mega-talented London-based GIA-qualified jewelry designer Charlotte Leigh got engaged herself, she had a vision of what she wanted for her engagement ring – but working with a jeweler to turn her vision into reality proved trickier than she’d expected. Frustrated and feeling like there had to be a better way, she merged her tech know-how with her love for design and came up with a foolproof system using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and 3D printing to make sure every bride ends up with the ring of her dreams – no disappointments, no surprises, just a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll never want to take off. 

But if your proposal’s already a thing of the past, don’t stop reading – Lottie Leigh also works with couples to create the wedding bands of their dreams (or any other special piece of jewlery, for that matter – necklace, bracelet, earrings, you name it), and if you’ve got any unloved heirloom jewelry tucked away in your drawers she’s got a fantastic jewelry remodeling service to turn those stones into something 100% you, using the same up-to-the-minute CAD approach to make sure your new piece turns out exactly the way you envision it.

Read on to find out exactly how Lottie Leigh works, what sets her process apart, and how you can get started on a journey to create the jewelry of your dreams!

The Forever Yours Journey

If you’re looking to create an engagement ring that’s thoroughly, completely you – whether together as a couple or as a surprise for your beloved – let Lottie Leigh take you on the journey of a lifetime.

The Forever Yours Journey is Lottie Leigh’s four-step path to your perfect engagement ring – and what really sets it apart is the fact that, before committing to your final design, you’ll get an actual 3D-printed model of your ring to try on. This ensures that it’s exactly as you imagined and gives you a chance to make any changes before the real one is made – so you can be sure the finished product will be exactly the way you want it, no disappointments! And no worries if you’re not based in London – the whole process can be done remotely.

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Engagement Ring Inspo {Our Top Picks from Browns Family Jewellers}

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Alright, hands up – how many of you out there are sneaking peeks at STG while waiting to get engaged? Well, today we have something special for you lot: engagement rings! They’re one of the most fun aspects of engagement, but one that we don’t tend to talk about too much here on the blog. 

That’s all changing now, because we have an awesome collection of our top picks for engagement rings from STG fave Browns Family Jewellers. Based in the UK but shipping worldwide, Browns has got a fantastic selection of engagement rings to suit all styles, from vintage to modern, simple to ornate – and  if you’re looking to branch out from the standard diamond, they’ve got some amazing options featuring colorful stones. They’re known for their fantastic and attentive customer service, too. 

We’ve chosen our favorites from their extensive range, and we’re so excited to share them with you – there are some seriously stunning rings on offer, with some really unique styles that will make you stand out from the pack of engagement selfies on Insta – and some classics too, of course! Read on to find your perfect engagement ring from Browns Family Jewellers. 

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