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How do I choose the right engagement ring shape for her lifestyle and hand?

My partner works with her hands a lot as a pediatric occupational therapist and also hikes most weekends. I want to propose but I keep reading that certain diam...
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What ring size should I buy if I want to surprise him and he never wears jewelry?

I am planning to propose to my boyfriend and I want the ring to be a total surprise. He basically never wears rings or any jewelry at all, so I cannot sneak one...
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How many rings should I stack on one hand and what rules actually look good?

I have been buying rings for a couple of years and now I have a mixed pile: a thin gold band, a silver knuckle ring, a pearl stacker, and a few statement rings....
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Is a halo setting worth it or does it look fake next to a real solitaire?

I have seen halo rings that look absolutely stunning in photos and other halos that look obviously costume-like up close. My budget is around $2,500 and I can e...
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My fingers turn green with cheap rings but I love silver jewelry, what is actually happening?

Whenever I wear fashion rings, after a day my finger turns a dark green or black ring underneath. It goes away after a day but it looks terrible. I have tried '...
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What should I actually engrave inside a wedding ring that will not feel cringey in 20 years?

We want to engrave something inside our wedding bands but all the ideas I see online are either too generic (initials and date) or too much (a whole inside joke...
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Why did my ring suddenly not fit and when should I actually resize it?

I have worn the same silver band on my right hand for three years and it fit perfectly. Lately it has been getting harder to get over my knuckle, and this morni...
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How do I tell if a vintage ring I found online is real or a reproduction?

I am looking at an Art Deco engagement ring on an online marketplace listed as 1920s platinum with a mine-cut diamond. The price is low enough that I am suspici...
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Should I spend more on a bigger diamond or on better cut quality?

I have a $5,000 budget for an engagement ring. I can get a 1.5 carat diamond with average cut and lower clarity, or a 1.0 carat diamond with an excellent cut, c...
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Do I really need jewelry insurance for an engagement ring and how does it work?

I just spent $4,800 on an engagement ring and my partner is hard on jewelry. I keep seeing ads for jewelry insurance but it feels like a scam to monthly fee me ...
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