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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...
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...
Scintillating Christmas Gift Ideas for Him & Her

Christmas Gifting Made Easy

For a little help finding the perfect Christmas gifts this year, get in touch with our non-commissioned Diamond Jewellery Consultants in Melbourne.

Our multilingual team will help you navigate the extensive SH range with a budget-sensitive selection process to reach a shortlist of pieces consistent with your recipients’ age, style and existing jewellery collection.
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...
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...
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.

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...
What to Expect When Buying an Engagement Ring
We’ve formulated a short list of things to expect when planning the perfect wedding proposal for your partner.
How to Select a Wedding Band that Beautifully Complements your Engagement Ring
As your wedding band is a symbol of your love and commitment for one another, it’s important to choose a band that not only reflects your style, but one that compliments your existing engagement ring, in every way.
The Complete A-Z Glossary of Buying Engagement Rings
Your Cheat Sheet to Diamond Engagement Ring Lingo Use this alphabetical engagement ring guide for diamond & jewellery terminology and learn how to choose an engagement ring with confidence. Abrasion A tiny scratch on a diamond’s surface. Alloy A mixture...
What is a Fancy Diamond Shape?

Discover the different types of fancy diamond cuts used in SH Jewellery's exclusive range of 18kt gold diamond engagement rings.

Understanding Diamond Ring Settings: 6 Styles
Learn how to identify the different diamond settings in jewellery including the benefits of each explained with images & videos.
5 Common Engagement Ring Categories Explained
The process of buying an engagement ring begins with choosing a design category. At SH Jewellery, we keep this process simple by organising our diamond engagement rings into 5 easily identifiable categories. Solitaire Solitaire engagement rings are the most traditional...
How to Clean a Diamond Engagement Ring
Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaning Machine Instructions   Step 1: Setup the Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaning Machine as shown in our setup video. Step 2: Gently place your diamond ring into the water to rest on the base of the machine. Step 3: Turn the Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaner on by hitting the “On/Off” button. Step 4: Wait 3-5 minutes for the cleaning process [...]
Questions To Ask Your Jeweller Before Purchasing
There is already a multiple of things to consider when thinking about proposing to someone. With already plenty going on, knowing and finding the time to research every detail about the engagement ring just isn’t ideal.
What your ring says about you
Rings, just like a gem or stone, can mean a variety of different things. In this short guide, we explore a range of different rings ranging from classic wedding and engagement rings to the more uncommon eternity or friendship rings.