Diamond Anatomy Most polished diamonds have specific names for key parts of their structure. For this reason, we created a simple diagram showing the various parts of a diamond. We describe the various facets and their positions on a typical round brilliant-cut diamond. For more information and a more detailed explanation, visit the diamond diagram Read the full article…
Advantages to an engagement ring with slim shoulders Wide shoulders or narrow shoulders? When it comes to an engagement ring, most people will express a preference for the width of the shoulders. For those who are unfamiliar with this part of an engagement ring, the shoulders lie below the diamond and rise to meet the Read the full article…
Originally published: 3 August 2013Last updated: 29 July 2026Written and reviewed by: Mark Johnson. Based on recent sales at Serendipity Diamonds, £1,500 is the median engagement-ring budget in 2026 — the middle value across all completed orders in our sample. The arithmetic mean was higher, at approximately £2,000, pulled upward by a smaller number of Read the full article…
