The Journal
Notes from
the workbench.
Short, honest essays we would rather tell you in person than hide in fine print.
The Three-Minute Routine for a Ring You Never Remove
What dulls a ring, what genuinely damages it, and the short routine we recommend to clients who wear theirs through everything.
Engraving Done Right: What Lasts and Wears Away
Laser or hand, inside or out, and the mistakes we see when a client brings in a ring engraved somewhere else.
Where Your Custom Ring Money Actually Goes
A shop quote hides four separate costs. We break down what the stone, the metal, the setting labour and the finishing each take.
When a Prong Wears Thin: Warning Signs and Fixes
Prongs fail slowly, then all at once. Here is what a worn prong looks like and how to check your own ring in a bright room.
Center Stone Shape for Your Hand and Your Life
Length of finger, size of hand, and the job you do eight hours a day decide more about shape than any trend does.
Ring Resizing: What We Can and Cannot Fix
Most rings come down two sizes without drama. Eternity bands are the exception, and here is why our setter dreads them.
How Long Does a Custom Ring Really Take?
Four to six weeks is the average we quote. Here is exactly what happens in those weeks, and where the delays usually hide.
Moissanite vs Diamond: What We Tell Our Clients
We set both. Here is the unglamorous, honest comparison we give couples who ask us which center stone to build around.
14k vs 18k vs Platinum: Which Metal for Your Ring?
Gold numbers confuse everyone the first time. Here is how we actually talk clients through 14k, 18k and platinum at the bench.
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