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Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: Lewis Malka’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: Lewis Malka’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

Hey there, diamond enthusiasts and soon-to-be engaged couples! It's Lewis Malka here, your go-to guy for all things sparkly and meaningful. I'm thrilled to share some insider tips on how to choose the perfect engagement ring that not only dazzles but also embodies the essence of your love story. First off, let's talk diamonds. As a seasoned jeweller, I've come to appreciate the timeless beauty and enduring symbolism of diamonds. When selecting a diamond for your engagement ring, consider the 4C...

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How to Remove An Engagement Ring Stuck On Your Finger

How to Remove An Engagement Ring Stuck On Your Finger

My engagement ring is stuck on my finger!  It happens. Sometimes it’s an easy fix. Other times it’s a bit more involved. It can happen to men and women alike. It doesn’t discriminate and it’s not always obvious. But it does happen.  I am of course talking about rings. To be more specific, rings that are stuck on the finger, and which have no chance whatsoever of coming of. At least not in the conventional way. You’ve tried it all. Soap and water. Dunking your hand in vegetable oil. Using the str...

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1991, the year it all began!

1991, the year it all began!

1991 was a significant year. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was the biggest grossing film in the cinema. Bryan Adams was breaking records with his hit single (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. It stayed at number one for a staggering 16 weeks. And the Football Association announced plans for a new “Super League” of eighteen clubs to replace the First Division. This soon turned out to be the Premier League as we know it. "I used to think a wedding was a simple affair. Boy and girl meet, they fall i...

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Proposing in February? The gloves are off.

Proposing in February? The gloves are off.

If anyone thinks the notion of a woman proposing to a guy on February 29th is a bit outdated, that’s because it is – chronologically, if not culturally and politically. The tradition of Leap Year proposals is said to date back to the 5th Century and a deal struck between Saint Brigid of Kildare and Saint Patrick, an Irish bishop and the man now recognised as the patron saint of Ireland. Interestingly, for those who are firmly in the camp that believes this tradition is a prime example of gender ...

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Getting engaged? Get a plan!

Getting engaged? Get a plan!

So, you’ve decided she’s a keeper and you’ve decided to pop the question. It’s time to come up with a plan to make sure it’s a moment you’ll both remember for all the right reasons. I’m going to assume at this point that the two of you have talked about the future and you’re already near certain she’ll say yes (if you haven’t then I’d recommend you put your plans on hold and have that chat before you take the plunge). Although spontaneous proposals can sometimes be wildly romantic, most of them ...

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Halo and goodbye – the changing fashions of engagement rings

Halo and goodbye – the changing fashions of engagement rings

It’s not just clothes that are hostages to style trends – jewellery fashions that are on-trend one day can be out of favour the next, and there’s no better recent example than the halo engagement ring. For a while there the halo ring was all the rage. Originally designed for people who wanted their engagement ring to make a big, loud statement but whose budget didn’t stretch to having a diamond to match, the halo ring ticked a lot of boxes. There’s nothing wrong in making a statement with the je...

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How much should I spend on an engagement ring?

How much should I spend on an engagement ring?

It’s the perennial question and one I get asked more than any other: How much should I spend on an engagement ring? The honest answer is that you should always spend what you can sensibly afford. For lots of people that goes against the grain because they’ve grown up believing that you need to spend a fortune on a ring to go with a proposal. I’m never quite sure whether the person asking the question is hoping to hear a price that won’t break the bank but also won’t make them look like a cheapsk...

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Is there such a thing as the perfect engagement ring? Read this and find out.

Is there such a thing as the perfect engagement ring? Read this and find out.

Is there such a thing as the perfect engagement ring? I get asked this question a lot – so much so that I wrote a book on exactly that subject (and there’s a link to buy it at the end of this article). I also made a film about it, which you can watch here. It’s a very hot topic in my world. So, is there such a thing as the perfect engagement ring? The answer is yes, there is. Can I describe it to you? No, because the perfect engagement ring is perfect only to the person who buys it or the person...

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3 Creative and Unique Ways to Propose

3 Creative and Unique Ways to Propose

When you propose to the man or woman of your dreams, you want it to be special, memorable and wonderful. You want it to be romantic and authentic. You want it to be exactly the way it should be. But really, if you're being totally honest with yourself, what you want most of all is to be a hero. You want the other person to see that you’ve gone out of your way to find the most perfect, unique and creative way to make their dreams come true. That it has taken months of military-grade planning. Tha...

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Is He Taking His Time? 5 Ways to Nudge Him About Popping the Question.

Is He Taking His Time? 5 Ways to Nudge Him About Popping the Question.

You’ve been going out for a while now; you know he or she is a keeper and you think it’s time you took the big step on the road to marriage. But they’re taking their time over the proposal and they don’t seem to be in any hurry in popping the question. You’ve tried bringing the conversation around to the future and you know they see things the same way you do, but for whatever reason, they’re dragging their feet and are showing no signs of proposing. Naturally, you could pop the question yoursel...

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