The D'AVENIR Journal: guides to diamonds, metals and rings

Find Your Size
Three ways to size at home, plus how to do it properly with us.
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The Diamond Guide
An honest read on cut, clarity, carat, and colour. What actually matters and what doesn't.
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The Metal Guide
Platinum, white gold, yellow gold. Honest notes on each, and how to choose.
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The Gemstones We Work With
Beyond diamonds. A short guide to sapphire, emerald, ruby, and the coloured stones we set most often.
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Natural vs Lab Diamonds
Two stones. Same chemistry. Different stories. Where we stand and how we help you choose.
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How to Choose a Ring with Intention
Five quiet questions to ask yourself before you ask anyone else.
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Why Made to Order Matters
Stock is faster. Made to order is yours. The case for waiting four weeks for the rest of your life.
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Pairing the Wedding Band
Match, contrast, or fit. How to choose the band that lives next to the engagement ring for life.
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Caring for Your Jewelry
How to keep a piece bright, when to bring it in, and the care we offer.
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Propose Now. Design Together.
Our loaner programme: a substitute ring for the proposal, then the real piece designed together.
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