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Ring Settings 101 A key detail when designing your ring is choosing your ring’s setting – how the stone is set into or on the ring band. While a majority of our styles feature basket settings as standard, there are a number of other setting styles to choose from. Before you make your choice, read on to find out more information on five of the most beautiful ring settings available. 1. Basket Setting Designed to safely secure your stone while optimising its appearance and style, basket settings are a very popular choice that embodies modern and minimalistic style. In this...

What is a Halo? The term ‘halo’ is mentioned a lot regarding engagement rings. Confusingly, there are a few different types of halos that can be incorporated into your ring! First up is the incredibly popular hidden halo – a design feature where the gallery rail that forms part of the basket securing a stone is lined with small stones. Not visible from directly above the ring, a hidden halo adds a touch of sparkle from a side view. There are two different options with hidden halos: a traditional hidden halo and a wrapped hidden halo. A traditional hidden halo is...

The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum At TMC Fine Jewellers, we primarily work with responsibly sourced Australian 18 karat gold, 14 karat gold and platinum (PT950). For those dreaming of a white toned precious metal for your engagement ring, both white gold and platinum both offer a beautiful, bright lustre. Often mistaken for one another due to their uncanny visual resemblance, understanding the difference between these metal types will guide you in making the perfect choice for your heirloom piece, with quiet confidence. So, what is the difference between white gold and platinum? Which should you choose for your...

How to Customise Your Engagement Ring for a Unique, One of a Kind Piece While all our pieces are made to order to your exact specifications and selections, some people desire a more unique ring that is truly one of a kind. Our Complete Custom order process is perfect for this, and we have had the honour of bringing some incredible design ideas to life. If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to make your engagement ring truly unique and one of a kind, here are some ideas: 1. Add some engraving:  We offer simple engraving of words on the...