2nd December 2022
Small Business Saturday – Our Cornish Small Business Gift Guide
This year, we decided not to partake in our usual Black Friday sales after reflecting…
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18th November 2022
A Guide To Choosing Your Wedding Rings
One of the most important aspects of a wedding and a marriage, is of…
11th July 2022
The Sustainable Wedding Guide & Photo Shoot
Being a small business with sustainability at its core, we were absolutely delighted when wedding…
23rd May 2022
The Importance of Hallmarking
A hallmark is credible proof of the quality and purity of a gold item as…
25th February 2022
Large Carat Jewellery
Good quality and large carat jewellery shouldn't just be accessible for the rich and famous!…
22nd February 2022
How To Find Out Your Partners Ring Size – Without Them Knowing!
You've managed to find the perfect ring...the relief is overwhelming...but then you realise you don't…
8th February 2022
Spring Proposal Ideas 2022
Picture this: the dark winter days are over, colourful flowers can be seen everywhere, and…
11th January 2022
Tips on Buying an Engagement Ring
When you are choosing an engagement ring, whether you are buying a ring for your…
1st September 2021
The Ultimate Guide to a Cornish Wedding
Chances are, you are engaged (congratulations!) and currently researching into having your dream Cornish wedding.…
17th February 2021
Engagement Ring Engraving Ideas
Ever since we began offering an engraving service for our rings, we’ve seen some lovely…
18th January 2021
How To Buy An Engagement Ring
Here at Ethica Diamonds, we will guide you through the steps to find the perfect…
16th February 2020
Women: How To Propose To Your Man This Leap Year 2020
Here's some tips on how to propose to a man as we reach the 29th…
2nd December 2019
New Stone Shapes From Ethica Diamonds
Here’s a quick guide to discovering which shape of stone will be the best for…
2nd December 2019
Winter Engagement Proposal Ideas
Winter is a magical time of the year and can be a very meaningful and…
28th July 2019
What’s The Most Popular Metal For An Engagement Ring?
The engagement ring decorating her/your ring finger will be tagging along as the seasons and…
26th July 2019
What is a Diamond and what are the different types?
Everyone knows what a diamond is, right? Sparkly, colourless gemstone, expensive, mined from deep holes…
29th January 2019
Engagement Ring Trends For 2019
With regards to the trends that are big right now, the main trend seems to…
30th November 2018
Choosing An Engagement Ring To Suit Your Hand
There are no hard-and-fast rules for choosing a ring to suit your hand-shape, so this…
4th October 2018
Green Weddings
No, white weddings surely? There are many ways to create a green wedding that matches…
7th August 2018
How Much Are You Spending On Your Engagement Ring?
Here, we have a look at the association between how much people spend on average…
12th February 2018
Pink Diamonds
If you love the look of pink diamonds, but would like yours with ethical and…
5th January 2018
What Determines The Price Of a Diamond?
The thing is, diamonds are not valuable, per se, just expensive. The pricing of diamonds…
7th December 2017
Aftercare and Insuring Your Jewellery
Practical advice to help you ensure your Ethica Diamonds jewellery remains beautiful and protected!
25th August 2017
How Big Is Too Big For A Diamond?
You’ve heard the phrase bigger is better, right? But can a diamond ever be too…
25th May 2017
Choosing A Ring Your Partner Will Love
So, you want to propose, you know how it will work, you just need a…
20th December 2022
Daniel & Lizzy – An Epic Helicopter Proposal in the Swiss Mountains!
Not your everyday proposal - Daniel proposed to Lizzie in the air overlooking the breathtaking…
13th December 2022
Ben & Tilly’s Cyprus Proposal Story – Not Your Average Engagement!
Growing up at opposite sides of Cornwall and never knowing of each other,…
16th November 2022
Joe & Charlotte’s Cornish Proposal
Joe and Charlotte are the perfect example of childhood sweethearts, meeting back in 2011…
14th October 2022
A Ring With A Very Special Meaning – Carol’s Story
Occasionally we get commissioned to create a bespoke piece of jewellery for something very…
30th August 2022
Yuddha & Conor’s Proposal Story
The story of how Yuddha and Conor met is one that they love…
23rd May 2022
Sam & Sam’s Romantic Proposal in Prague
Sam and Dr Sam’s paths first crossed when they were both living in London for…
17th February 2022
Majid & Emily’s Cape Town Proposal Story
Majid and Emily met by chance whilst both travelling separately in South America. Majid was…
28th January 2022
Luke & Hannah Proposal Story
Luke and Hannah didn’t meet in the most romantic environment, as they first were introduced…
15th December 2021
Matt & Louisa | A Romantic Proposal In Venice | Ethica Diamonds
Louisa and Matt’s love story started online, after Matt reached out and introduced himself via…
1st November 2021
Alex & Emily | Their Proposal Story
Alex and Emily met on the cobbled streets of Falmouth, whilst Emily was living in…
11th October 2021
Adam & Kirsty | Their Proposal Story
Love conquers all, even distance! As proven by Kirsty and Adam, a couple that are…
17th September 2021
Abi & Jake | Our Photographer’s Engaged! | Bedruthan Steps Proposal
We have recently had some VERY exciting news amongst the Ethica Diamonds family, our very…
25th August 2021
James and Ffion
Finding love through lockdown, James and Ffion met on an online dating site and hit…
2nd June 2021
Claire & Alba: Their Story
Claire knew that she wanted to marry Alba about 3 months into their relationship. From…
19th April 2021
Bespoke Journey: Zachary and Nikki
This bespoke ring has to be one of the most unique rings we've ever had…
6th April 2021
Bespoke Journey: Jordon and Samantha
Designing your very own bespoke ring can be a daunting task, but it shouldn't be!…
17th March 2021
Bespoke Journey: Louis & Katie
After starting the bespoke process in march I finally got to ask my girlfriend to…
5th March 2021
Andy & Kirsty: The Proposal
Andy and Kirsty met as students, more than 8 years ago, at a ball at…
6th February 2021
Bespoke Journey: Tony & Lizzie
Tony came to us in the Autumn of last year looking for someone to design…
5th February 2021
Jack & Sîan: Four Red Envelopes And A Butter Dish in Paris
Jack and Siân had known each other for several years before they became a couple. …
21st January 2021
Customer Service
Ethica Diamonds have a great reputation for customer service. We take great care with every…
5th June 2020
Never too old for diamond studs!
While many of the customers who come to Ethica Diamonds are looking for their perfect…
7th January 2019
Derek and Helen – the one with the puppy
How many times have you seen ‘likes country walks and a glass of wine beside…
18th July 2018
Martin and Rachel – a marriage made in Cornwall
Martin made Rachel a cow soft toy, which has been well loved over the years…
28th March 2018
Ben and Emily – New Year engagement
On a brisk New Year’s Day stroll in 2018, Ben dropped to one knee and…
15th March 2018
Simon and Nikki – fastest engagement ever!
One of the shortest engagements that we have ever heard of, with less than a…
8th March 2018
Michael and Letícia
This story began several years ago, where Michael met Letícia at university, and began a…
26th February 2018
Nika; buying an Ethica Diamond ring for herself
An independent lady who has bought herself a ring from our new range, just because…
6th February 2018
Richard and Emma – Sometimes you just know!
Richard proposed with a jigsaw puzzle.. a couple of weeks before Christmas, began giving Emma…
12th January 2018
Opposites attract – Josh and Leona’s engagement story
Leona began a four year university course in Canada with a large chunk of ocean…
12th December 2017
Tom and Sophie – Sparkles for November 5th
Tom presented Sophie with a photo memory book of the two of them – ‘The…
30th October 2017
Proposing in Paris – Akos and Cara
Ákos made a book for Cara, detailing the reasons he loves her, with hand-drawn illustrations,…
1st February 2023
Do Meleé Diamonds Add Value to my Diamond Ring?
Meleé diamonds are like the bridesmaids to the bride, the chorus line to a Broadway…
24th January 2023
Lab Grown Diamonds’ Impact On The Environment & Sustainability
WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE DIAMONDS? So, let’s be honest — the only 100% sustainable diamond is…
15th November 2022
Why have lab-grown diamonds dropped in price?
Lab-grown diamonds have been on the market for a fair few years, and in comparison…
25th October 2022
A Guide to the Mohs Scale
Depending on how much research you’ve done into engagement rings and diamonds, there's a high…
21st June 2022
Moissanite vs Lab-Grown Diamonds
Moissanite engagement rings are becoming super popular, and so they should! Learn all about the…
10th May 2022
Are Lab Created Diamonds Real Diamonds?
Are lab-grown diamonds too good to be true? Are they even real diamonds? Surely they…
7th January 2022
The Vagueness Of “Ethical Diamonds”
Many jewellers will tell you that their diamonds are Kimberley-certified or have the Canadamark and…
23rd June 2021
The Difference Between Recycled and Fairtrade Gold
Having sustainably sourced gold is crucially important for us here at Ethica Diamonds, with the…
29th April 2021
The Truth About The Resale Value of Diamonds
There are many myths about diamonds, specifically with engagement rings such as “you must spend…
18th January 2021
How To Buy An Engagement Ring
Here at Ethica Diamonds, we will guide you through the steps to find the perfect…
17th April 2020
Sustainable Diamonds: Are Lab-Grown Diamonds More Eco-Friendly?
We see a lot of claims about sustainable diamonds, ethically sourced diamonds, and eco-friendly diamonds,…
7th February 2020
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
How to tell the difference between lab-created diamonds, HPHT, CVD and real diamonds. What are…
20th January 2020
Conflict Free Diamonds – What Does It Mean?
Why would anyone want something as meaningful as a diamond engagement ring to be tainted…
17th January 2020
Second-Biggest Diamond Ever To Become Louis Vuitton Diamond Jewellery
The second largest mined diamond in the world has recently been sold for ‘millions’ to…
17th January 2020
Ethical Canadian Diamonds?
So called “conflict-free” Canadian diamond mines have significant ecological footprints. Don't be misled, Canadian Diamonds…
22nd August 2019
Do Conflict Free Diamonds Exist?
It’s no secret that the diamond mining industry is rife with corruption. Those beautiful diamonds…
12th August 2019
What Is Sustainable Earth Friendly Diamond Jewellery?
It’s hard to imagine that in 2020 conflict diamonds are still a problem and why…
26th July 2019
What is a Diamond and what are the different types?
Everyone knows what a diamond is, right? Sparkly, colourless gemstone, expensive, mined from deep holes…
26th July 2019
De beers, Blood Diamonds and Bitcoin blockchain
De Beers are trialling blockchain technology, in an attempt to instil more trust in the…
10th July 2019
Diamond Mining
Diamond Mining Awareness. The negative effects of diamond mining on delicate eco-systems and wildlife and…
17th May 2019
A comparative look at the impact of diamonds. Part two
This is part two of our blog on the comparative impact of mined and laboratory…
22nd March 2019
Undersea diamond mining – worried yet? You will be!
Taking care of our environment should be a global priority and it is up to…
25th September 2018
What happens after a diamond mine closes?
Mining diamonds has for years been a very lucrative business, and is a cause of…
17th September 2018
Blue Diamonds
Blue diamonds account for 0.02% of the gems found. They are highly sought-after, so you…
7th August 2018
How Much Are You Spending On Your Engagement Ring?
Here, we have a look at the association between how much people spend on average…
14th June 2018
De Beers now entering lab-grown diamond market
Mined diamond behemoth De Beers has just announced that it will be entering the lab-grown…
8th June 2018
The history of diamonds – the rise of lab-grown – part 4
This is the final part in our series of blogs about the history of diamonds…
5th June 2018
The history of diamonds – damage and bloodshed – part 3
Part 3 of our series looking at the history of diamonds, the origins and practices…
18th May 2018
The history of diamonds – Part 2
The first in second of blog series, where we look at the history of diamonds,…
15th May 2018
The history of diamonds – Part 1
The first in our blog series, we look at the history and origins of diamonds,…
11th July 2022
The Sustainable Wedding Guide & Photo Shoot
Being a small business with sustainability at its core, we were absolutely delighted when wedding…
8th February 2022
Spring Proposal Ideas 2022
Picture this: the dark winter days are over, colourful flowers can be seen everywhere, and…
30th September 2021
Four Gorgeous Autumn Proposal Ideas
Autumn is a season that often gets overlooked as being romantic, with lots of people…
1st September 2021
The Ultimate Guide to a Cornish Wedding
Chances are, you are engaged (congratulations!) and currently researching into having your dream Cornish wedding.…
29th January 2021
Design Your Own Jewellery
The process is all about creating a masterpiece especially for the individual that will be…
16th February 2020
Women: How To Propose To Your Man This Leap Year 2020
Here's some tips on how to propose to a man as we reach the 29th…
16th January 2020
Why Choose an Ethical Bespoke Diamond Engagement Ring?
Choosing an ethical diamond over a mined diamond is becoming more popular as we become…
2nd December 2019
Winter Engagement Proposal Ideas
Winter is a magical time of the year and can be a very meaningful and…
28th February 2019
Getting the best Engagement Ring Selfie
All these images are taken by our happy customers, and have been featured in our…
30th November 2018
Choosing An Engagement Ring To Suit Your Hand
There are no hard-and-fast rules for choosing a ring to suit your hand-shape, so this…
16th October 2018
Another royal wedding – with tiaras!
The stunning central gem is an emerald, of 93.7 carats, with six smaller emeralds on…
4th October 2018
Green Weddings
No, white weddings surely? There are many ways to create a green wedding that matches…
7th August 2018
How Much Are You Spending On Your Engagement Ring?
Here, we have a look at the association between how much people spend on average…
21st May 2018
Congratulations Harry and Meghan! Royal Wedding
We love a wedding, a chance to celebrate the love a couple has for each…
6th February 2023
Made with Love Bridal Photoshoot
Back in October of 2022 we received a website contact submission from Made With Love…
1st January 2022
A Look Back At Our 2021
2021 was a year full of big changes here at Ethica Diamonds. From welcoming new…
17th September 2021
Abi & Jake | Our Photographer’s Engaged! | Bedruthan Steps Proposal
We have recently had some VERY exciting news amongst the Ethica Diamonds family, our very…
23rd January 2020
We have won the Platinum Trusted Service Award!
Ethica Diamonds is delighted to have received Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2020. This…
16th September 2019
How can you tell who to trust?
Ethica Diamonds is delighted to have received a Gold Award for 2019, as we did…
22nd May 2019
Congratulations to Elaine & Paul
We are delighted to announce that our very own Elaine, founder of KinetIQue / Ethica…
4th April 2019
Our new Truro showroom
We have a lovely consultation showroom in the middle of Truro the cathedral city of…
7th December 2017
Aftercare and Insuring Your Jewellery
Practical advice to help you ensure your Ethica Diamonds jewellery remains beautiful and protected!
13th November 2017
Mining for Undersea Diamonds – Part 2
This is part two of our blog on the damaging effects of marine diamond mining.
6th November 2017
Mining for undersea diamonds – part 1
This is part one of our blog on the damaging effects of marine diamond mining.
22nd September 2017
Our Feefo reviews
Feefo is an independent review platform for products and customer satisfaction. We have been members…
25th June 2017
Fairtrade Gold
The Fairtrade Gold initiative seeks to protect small gold producers, ensure they are fairly paid…
6th February 2023
Made with Love Bridal Photoshoot
Back in October of 2022 we received a website contact submission from Made With Love…
14th November 2022
ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES
From the classic solitaire to the more unique halo, engagement rings can now be grouped…
13th June 2022
Our Favourite Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
We’ve seen some absolutely gorgeous engagement rings with lab-grown diamonds come through our offices and…
8th June 2022
Get The Celebrity Look For Less
It’s very likely that upon scrolling social media you will have seen some of the…
25th February 2022
Large Carat Jewellery
Good quality and large carat jewellery shouldn't just be accessible for the rich and famous!…
14th January 2022
Engagement Ring Trends For 2022
We haven’t even reached the middle of January, yet we have already seen 3 pretty…
5th January 2022
The Best Sellers of 2021
2021 was a really busy time for us (thank you to those of you who…
29th January 2021
Design Your Own Jewellery
The process is all about creating a masterpiece especially for the individual that will be…
1st January 2021
Bracelets – New for 2021!
Bracelets are a wonderful gift. They can be given for multiple occasions, and are perfect…
17th December 2020
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!
Are you thinking about proposing this Christmas? Or perhaps on the stroke of midnight…
21st October 2020
Celebrity Engagement Rings
We have a close look at engagement ring designs in the celebrity world and what…
2nd December 2019
New Stone Shapes From Ethica Diamonds
Here’s a quick guide to discovering which shape of stone will be the best for…
28th July 2019
What’s The Most Popular Metal For An Engagement Ring?
The engagement ring decorating her/your ring finger will be tagging along as the seasons and…
6th February 2019
Our Guide To Engagement Ring Settings
Do you know your prong from your twisted claw? And what is a bezel? …
29th January 2019
Engagement Ring Trends For 2019
With regards to the trends that are big right now, the main trend seems to…
16th October 2018
Another royal wedding – with tiaras!
The stunning central gem is an emerald, of 93.7 carats, with six smaller emeralds on…
