By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Sustainability, Diamonds
/ September 1, 2024
/ Comments Off on The Ethics of Lab-Grown (Manufactured) Diamonds
As you probably know, I have very much shunned the current Lab Grown, sorry manufactured, diamond trend in favour of believing in and valuing natural mined diamonds.
Let’s talk about something that’s been gaining a lot of traction recently: lab-grown (manufactured) diamonds. Yes, those sparkling little gems that seem almost too good to be true. And you know what they say, if it’s too good to be true, it usually is!
I understand the appeal. These manufactured diamonds are often promoted as the pe...
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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Jewellery Design, Diamonds, Diamond Jewellery
/ March 19, 2024
/ Comments Off on British Academy of Jewellery Partners with Renowned Jeweller Lewis Malka
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) is thrilled to announce the latest innovative project in their ongoing partnership with celebrated engagement ring specialist Lewis Malka.
This unique initiative will see students from BAJ's HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course designing and manufacturing bespoke engagement rings inspired by culture and getting feedback from Lewis Malka. The project, an integral part of BAJ's curriculum, provides students with hands-on ...
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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Jewellery Design, Diamonds, Diamond Jewellery
/ March 19, 2024
/ Comments Off on My interview with British Academy of Jewellers
Recently I was interviewed by the British Academy of Jewellers (BAJ). You can read the interview below or check it on LinkedIn. Enjoy!
BAJ: Tell us about your career and how you have reached where you are today.
LM: I started my career as a 16-year-old apprentice. I worked at the bench pretty much my whole career.
I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do when I left school. I was very creative in the sense of art woodwork, and jewellery was not on my radar in secondary school. The closest you ...
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By Lewis Malka
/ in Jewellery Design, Engagement ring, Wedding Proposals, Diamonds, Diamond Jewellery
/ March 4, 2024
/ Comments Off on 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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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Diamond Jewellery, Selling jewellery and diamonds
/ August 25, 2021
/ Comments Off on 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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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Diamond Jewellery
/ January 19, 2021
/ Comments Off on 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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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Wedding Proposals
/ January 24, 2020
/ Comments Off on 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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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Wedding Proposals, Diamond Jewellery
/ July 1, 2019
/ Comments Off on 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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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Diamonds, Diamond Jewellery
/ June 12, 2019
/ Comments Off on 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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By Lewis Malka
/ in Engagement ring, Wedding Proposals, Diamonds
/ May 23, 2019
/ Comments Off on 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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