Journal

9k, 14k or 18k Gold for an Engagement Ring?

It can get very confusing when it comes to choosing the gold type for your engagement ring. Here we break down reasons why you should choose 18k gold over 9k or 14k. 

Custom Ring Engraving: How to Make Your Engagement Ring Truly Personal

Why Personal Engraving Is the Best Part of a Custom Ring Are you designing a custom engagement ring with Taels and wondering how to make it feel truly personal, beyond just choosing a stone? You're...

Hidden Ideas to make your Ring more Personal

Struggling to make your ring more personal? Here are some hidden spots most people overlook, and what options are available. From the kinds of engravings and gemstone additions, we'll give you a ru...

Do Champagne Lab-Grown Diamonds Exist?

Do champagne lab-grown diamonds exist? Yes - but they’re incredibly rare, and we can custom cut them for you. Discover why light nude, H–Z coloured lab diamonds are so hard to find, how they’re gra...

Bespoke Engagement Rings Sydney: What to Know Before You Start

Thinking about proposing but don’t know where to start with the ring? Don’t worry — most people feel exactly the same. Google throws you a million options, jewellery stores feel overwhelming, and s...

Build Your Own Wedding Ring: Why Custom Beats Off-the-Shelf Every Time

Read time: 3 minutes Picture this: you walk into a jewellery store, excited to find your perfect wedding rings. The salesperson gestures vaguely toward a display case and says, "Here are our weddin...

How Much Should You Actually Spend on an Engagement Ring? A No-BS Guide for Men

Read time: 7 minutes Let me guess – you're ready to propose but completely lost on how much you should spend on an engagement ring. Should you follow that "three months' salary" rule? Is $5,000 eno...

Engagement Ring Sizing: How to Secretly Determine Her Ring Size

Read time: 8 minutes Let's talk about one of the trickiest parts of planning a proposal - figuring out her ring size without ruining the surprise! One of our clients actually told us, "Hopefully sh...

Beyond the Certificate: The Truth About Diamond 4Cs

Read time: 8 minutes At Taels Jewellery, we know that selecting the perfect diamond involves much more than reading a certificate. While the famous 4Cs—Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat—provide a fra...

Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring: A Guide

  Are you familiar with champagne diamonds, also known as brown diamonds? These under-appreciated gems are gaining popularity for their uniqueness and affordability. If you’re looking for something...