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SH Jewellery has an education-first philosophy. Our goal is to ensure you understand all the options available to you before emotionally and financially investing in diamond jewellery. Whether it’s buying an engagement ring online, choosing the right metal for your wedding bands, or understanding the 4Cs of buying diamonds, you’ll find answers to the most commonly asked questions below in our jewellery & diamond education guides.

From the blog

What are the 4Cs of Diamonds?

Let’s explore the origins of the 4Cs and each criterion in detail to help you find a diamond you can proudly show off in your diamond pendant or timeless engagement ring.

Pear-Cut Engagement Rings: What Makes Teardrop Diamonds a Timeless Choice
Amongst the myriad of modern engagement rings available in Australia today, few shapes and styles possess the poetic elegance and timeless magic of pear-cut engagement rings. Embodying the grace of a raindrop, their enchanting curves and playful facets have captivated...
Show-Stopping Brownlow Medal Diamonds
Behind the Scenes of Our Red Carpet Styling Debut View this post on Instagram A post shared by SH Jewellery (@shjewellery)   AS SEEN IN… We had the honour of bejewelling “best-dressed WAG” Brodie Ryan for this year’s Brownlow Medal...
Never Ending, Forever Trending Eternity Rings
Unlocking the Symbolism & Meaning Behind Infinity Rings Few jewellery designs carry as much emotional weight and symbolism as eternity rings, often worn as women’s wedding bands, anniversary mementos and dress rings. Eternity rings for women are not just captivating...
Natural Diamonds vs. Laboratory-Grown Diamonds
The Pros & Cons for Engagement Rings With advances in technology, laboratory-grown diamonds have emerged as an alternative to naturally occurring diamonds, sparking lively debate about which is the superior choice for modern engagement rings. In this guide, we'll explore...
The Ultimate Engagement Ring Buying Guide for Men
Practical Diamond Education & Tips for the Uninitiated Choosing an engagement ring is a significant milestone in a man's life. With so many engagement rings online and instore across Australia, however, the process can be overwhelming for someone with little...
Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year
Traditional vs. Modern Gift Lists Stressing about what to get your partner for your wedding anniversary? Fret less with these widely recognised traditional and contemporary lists of gift ideas for milestone anniversaries designed to help you find a unique and...
How to Find Your Ring Size
A Guide for Australian Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands Finding your ring size might not be the most glamorous part of buying engagement rings or wedding bands, but it’s arguably the most important - even the best Australian engagement rings...
What are Diamond Halo Earrings?

Masters of minimalist chic, diamond halo studs are versatile gold earrings equally suitable for everyday-wear and red carpet affairs, paired with glamorous halo cocktail rings.

What’s all the rage about rose gold?
The Blushing Metal on Autumn Jewellery Wish Lists Nothing spells Autumn like the warm tones of rose gold jewellery against a canvas of earthy brown, orange and burgundy basics. Otherwise known as pink gold, red gold or Russian gold, this blushing precious...
The Truth About Yellow Gold
And its Suitability for Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands Since early civilisation, yellow gold jewellery has been linked to beauty, royalty and deity in cultures across the globe. Its association with wealth, power and success is reinforced by its rarity,...
25 Unique Men’s Rings for Fashion-Forward Fellas
Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands & Dress Rings For Men Designed with Contemporary Gents in Mind Once upon a time a simple gold band was the standard for Men’s Wedding Rings, and the concept of men’s engagement rings was abstract, at...
What is a Classic Engagement Ring?
Everything You Need to Know About Traditional Solitaire Diamond Engagement Rings If you were asked to draw an engagement ring, chances are you would sketch a classic solitaire engagement ring with a Round Brilliant Cut diamond on a simple gold...
2022 Winter Jewellery Trends
Diamond & Gemstone Jewellery Inspiration Direct from the Red Carpet From the runways of Melbourne Fashion Week to the red carpets of the infamous Oscars, 2022 has already blessed us with more diamond jewellery inspiration than our Pinterest boards can...
Celebrity Diamond Quotes to Brighten your Day
“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.” ― Mae West, American Stage & Film Actress ㅤㅤㅤㅤ SHOP ENGAGEMENT RINGS “Big girls need big diamonds.” ― Elizabeth Taylor, English-American...
The Rise of Sapphire Engagement Rings
And the Celebrities That Made Them Famous Long associated with royals and Hollywood A-listers, sapphire engagement rings are making their mainstream debut in 2023, proving these regal, blue-hued beauties are an affordable engagement ring option for modern-day couples.   SHOP...
Celebrity Engagement Rings of the Rich & Famous
Photographs of celebrity engagement rings offer a sneak peek into the otherwise secretive lives of the rich and famous. From English royalty and Hollywood A-listers to Australian sporting legends and Wildlife Warriors, here are some of our favourite celebrity engagement rings from recent years, along with the lookalike diamond rings exclusively available at SH Jewellery.
Art Deco Jewellery Designs That Get Better With Time
Revisiting the Style Moderne of the Roaring ‘20s The Roaring ‘20s were a time of dynamic social, artistic and cultural change driven by economic prosperity and carefree living. With the war behind them, the US and Europe developed a new...
What is a Promise Ring & When Do I Get One?
Imagine this… You’ve just met the girl of your dreams and you know she’s ‘The One’. It’s been a whirlwind three months of passion and romance, so you decide it’s time to take things further. You present her with an...
How to Shop for Affordable Engagement Rings

Fortunately, this socially outdated and financially insensitive myth no longer holds any weight, and the true value of an engagement ring today is determined by more factors than price alone.

Stacks are the New Black: 15 Best Selling Gold Stackable Rings
Stackable rings have been a symbol of beauty and abundance for centuries, gaining traction in recent times with the advent of social media; a quick Instagram search for #stacksarethenewblack and you’ll understand why…   The endless combinations of metals, gemstone...
19 Eye-Watering Modern Engagement Rings
When people think of engagement rings, a classic Brilliant-Cut Solitaire often springs to mind - the most traditional of the engagement ring categories and an unmistakable symbol of love and devotion recognised the world over.
Male Engagement Rings: Are They Seriously a Thing?
The Engagement Jewellery Trend For Men For some couples, traditional engagement ring etiquette where only the woman wears a diamond ring is considered an outdated patriarchal institution that belongs in the past. After all, why would only one partner wear...
What is the right Engagement Ring & Wedding Band hand?
Traditions & Tales of Which Ring Goes Where For those who’ve fantasised about their perfect proposal and dream wedding before even meeting their partner, knowing the right engagement ring finger and wedding band hand is common knowledge. But for the uninitiated hopefuls...