The Montare Journal

Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Cubic Zirconia
A lab-grown diamond is a real, permanent diamond; cubic zirconia is an inexpensive simulant that clouds and scratches over time. How they truly compare. Read more...
Diamond Carat vs Size: What 'Carat' Really Means
Carat is weight, not size — two 2-carat diamonds can look different sizes. How carat, cut and shape decide visible size, with a mm chart. Read more...
Eternity Rings: Meaning, Styles & Guide
The eternity ring — diamonds all the way around for never-ending love. Full vs half eternity, when it is given, resizing, and how to choose. Read more...
How to Pair a Wedding Band with Your Engagement Ring
How to choose a wedding band that sits perfectly with your engagement ring — matching metal, contoured fits, plain vs diamond, and when to buy. Read more...
Bezel Setting Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide
The bezel wraps a rim of metal around the diamond — the most secure, low-profile and modern setting. Full vs half bezel, who it suits, and how to choose. Read more...
Halo Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide
A halo rings the centre stone with small diamonds to add sparkle and size. Types, how it compares to a hidden halo, and how to choose. Read more...
Heart Shaped Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The heart — the most romantic shape, where symmetry is everything. Why size matters, protecting the point, ideal ratio and how to choose. Read more...
Asscher Cut Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The Asscher — a square step cut with deco glamour and a hypnotic 'windmill'. Why it needs high clarity, ideal ratio, settings and how to choose. Read more...
Pavé Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide
Pavé sets tiny diamonds along the band so the metal itself sparkles. The types, why it makes a centre stone pop, care, and how to choose. Read more...
Princess Cut Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The princess cut — a sharp, square brilliant with lots of sparkle and great value per carat. Why it is popular, protecting the corners, and how to choose. Read more...
Radiant Cut Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The radiant cut pairs an emerald's silhouette with a round's fire — brilliant, durable and versatile. Square vs rectangular, settings and how to choose. Read more...
Solitaire Engagement Rings: The Timeless Guide
The solitaire — a single diamond on a clean band — is the most timeless setting. Why it endures, prong and band options, and how to choose. Read more...