Guides

Education about gemstones, jewellery design, and craftsmanship sits proudly at the heart of Veale Fine Jewellery. Our Master Jeweller, James Veale, shares his specialist knowledge with these expert guides to help to demystify the process of creating and purchasing fine jewellery.

Graduated diamond rings with different setting styles

The Eternity Ring Guide

Eternity rings are a symbol of love and deep meaning. Designed with a story behind it, a bespoke eternity ring is a truly personal piece of jewellery. In this eternity ring guide, we explain everything from styles and symbolism, to how and when to wear one.
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Three different engagement rings to highlight this Diamond Guide

The Diamond Guide

Choosing a diamond for your engagement ring can feel daunting. Jewellers talk about cut, clarity, colour and carat weight — but how do you know what they mean and why they matter?
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3 Geometric stacking rings in Rose gold, yellow gold and platinum all made by Veale fine jewellery in London

Different metals to explore when creating jewellery

It’s easy to think that jewellery is all about the sparkling gemstones, but metal is a crucial component that should be carefully considered, not least in cradling and protecting the gems. Different metals have different properties and aesthetics that should be evaluated during the design process.
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Guide to engraving jewellery

Nothing personalises a piece of jewellery more than a unique engraving, which can either be a subtle addition that is almost invisible to the naked eye, or a statement part of the piece. But did you know there is more than one way to engrave jewellery? In this guide, we explain how to engrave jewellery to get the results you want.
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standing image of a emerald cut diamond halo engagement ring

A guide to buying fine jewellery

We understand there’s a lot to think about when buying jewellery. As well as taking care of the design, our expert team is here to guide you through the everything else you might need to bear in mind, from getting the ring size right, to making the best choices for your budget and insurance.
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How to clean and care for your jewellery

In this guide we offer our advice on how to clean and care for your jewellery. There’s no reason why jewellery can’t stay at its best - forever keeping its ‘brand new’ sparkle. Our practical tips about what you can do at home, as well as insight into what jewellers use to clean jewellery, can help you get the longest wear out of your jewellery and reduce the risk of damaging, marking or tarnishing it.
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Buying your engagement ring

Getting married is one of the biggest moments of your life! And the ring you choose today will last a lifetime so it’s so important to get it right. We have guided many prospective ‘proposers’ through this process… Our engagement ring guide includes our expert advice on design, how to size an engagement ring, what diamonds and precious stones to choose and how much to spend on an engagement ring.
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Different shapes of diamonds diagram

Lab grown diamond guide

The lure of a real diamond formed under mimic conditions that costs less than its natural counterpart is inviting! Even more so when marketed as eco-friendly. So we can certainly understand the interest and appeal of laboratory grown diamonds. In this guide, we use our expertise as jewellers to answer the most common queries about laboratory grown diamonds, their sustainability and how to incorporate them in jewellery.
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Ring size measurement & ring size Conversion Chart

Find and convert your ring size using our advice below. Our ring size conversion chart includes finger circumference and UK, US and EU sizing in a conversion table.
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Different setting styles

How a diamond is set into metal affects its overall look and feel, and different shaped stones often compliment different kinds of settings.
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Yellow gold and platinum necklace adorned with graduating marquise-cut diamonds, culminating in a central octagonal-set exquisite ruby and topped with a pear cut diamond

Diamond and gemstone cuts

A diamond’s shape sets the tone for the piece. Whether a diamond is standing proud or accompanied by other stones, we believe that it’s the choice of diamond shape, or combination of different shapes, that really makes a piece of jewellery belong to its owner.
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Thinking about a piece of jewellery?

Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or are just starting to explore ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Meet us in Hertfordshire or London, chat by phone or video call, or simply get in touch over email.

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