Engagement Rings
Every Journal story filed under engagement rings — guides, comparisons and care notes from the people who make the rings.
Men's Engagement Rings - Do Men Wear Them, What They Mean & How to Choose One
Men's engagement rings explained: do men wear them, what they mean, and how to choose the right metal, style, stone, fit, and...
Marquise Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide to the Most Elongating Shape
Regal, dramatic, and the shape that looks biggest for its carat. A jeweler's complete marquise guide — the history, the bowtie effect,...
Sapphire Engagement Rings: The Complete 2026 Buying Guide
Sapphire is the smartest colored-stone choice for an engagement ring — Mohs 9 tough, available in every color, and a fraction of...
Moonstone Engagement Rings: The Honest Guide to Durability, Care & Best Settings
That dreamy blue glow is unlike anything else — but moonstone is soft. An honest jeweler's guide to durability, the protective settings...
Fantasy Engagement Rings: Styles, Stones & How to Choose
Every fantasy engagement ring style, the magical stones ranked by real-world durability, the best metals, and how to choose or design a...
What Hand Does an Engagement Ring Go On?
The short answer is the left ring finger — but this guide covers the vena amoris tradition, which finger is the ring...
How Long Does Custom Jewelry Take? A Step-by-Step Timeline for Custom Engagement Rings
How long does custom jewelry take? A realistic step-by-step timeline from design to delivery, what affects the timeline, whether it can be...
Non-Traditional Engagement Rings: A Complete Guide to Alternative Styles
Break from the classic diamond solitaire. A complete guide to non-traditional engagement rings — colored gemstones, diamond alternatives, unusual shapes and settings,...
