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Coloured Gemstones for Engagement Rings

At Polished Diamonds, we believe that your engagement ring should be as unique as your love story. Using coloured gemstones for engagement rings is the perfect way to add a personal, meaningful touch.

How to Design an Engagement Ring

At Polished Diamonds - Jewellery Design, our approach to crafting engagement rings is entirely custom. Join us as we delve into the step-by-step journey of designing your dream engagement ring.

How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost in New Zealand?

Navigating engagement ring prices can be as intricate as selecting the perfect stone. Understanding the cost of engagement rings is essential for those considering New Zealand as the backdrop for their proposal.

Men’s Engagement Rings NZ

Men’s Engagement Rings are popular and worthy of consideration in New Zealand. At Polished Diamonds, we have a range of ring styles and can custom make them to your preference.

Beware of Jewellery Store Pitfalls, Games, and Gimmicks!

Playing games and having gimmicks is a time-honoured jewellery store tradition, dating back as long as gold has existed. We’ve decided that enough is enough and are now going to break the code.

“I Want Platinum!”

You must be asking, why Platinum? Is it really “better” than White Gold? It has many benefits, which we will go into in quick detail. This is to hopefully help you understand why it is a superior metal.

Our New Polished Diamonds Auckland Store in Ponsonby

Our second store has recently opened in the Ponsonby area to ensure those clients in Auckland don’t feel as though they’re missing out. Located on Ponsonby Road, the new store is well-located and easily accessible.

Proposal Ideas – Popping the Question

Proposing marriage or “popping the question” with the four words “Will you marry me?” can be a daunting task for some people. Remember, it’s an enjoyable and life-changing event, so make the most of it and enjoy yourself.

Auckland Engagement Rings

With Polished Diamonds products increasing by popular demand, expansion into the Auckland market is the next step. As Auckland is known for its endless opportunities, trendsetting and fast-paced lifestyle, it has become an appealing platform to expand.

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Black Diamond Engagement Rings

Carbonado, more commonly known as ‘black diamond’, is becoming a more and more popular choice in the jewellery world. Whilst offering a stark contrast to the more traditional white diamond, they are a unique and eye-catching addition.

The Most Accurate Engagement Ring

Here at Polished Diamonds, technology has allowed us to create your engagement ring to perfection using our Computer-Aided Design software, also called CAD. This process replaces hand drafting and sketches, meaning the design process is precise.

Our Engaged Clients

At Polished Diamonds, we custom-design and make both engagement and wedding rings. Each ring we create is personalised to best suit the customer’s needs. We love to hear from our clients about how their special proposals went.

Emerald Engagement Ring

Perhaps a diamond ring isn’t for everyone. We want to help you create a unique ring that is perfectly suited for you. The Emerald gemstone is one of the four most recognised gemstones, along with ruby, sapphire and diamonds.

Celebrity Engagement Rings

If you’re searching for inspiration for your dream engagement ring, look no further than the world of celebrity style. From timeless elegance to bold, statement-making pieces, celebrity engagement rings showcase a wide variety of designs.

Information About Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Rose gold is one of the gold rings available at Polished Diamonds - Jewellery Design. The rose gold evokes hints of vintage and is an excellent alternative to the more popular white or yellow gold.

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How to Clean Your Diamond Ring

Our guide on how to clean your diamond ring to remove dirt that can cause your gemstone to lose its sparkling appeal. Read our cleaning tips.

Custom Design Engagement Rings

We custom design using architectural CAD so you get to view how the diamond ring will actually look. This helps you make design changes and ensures the perfect engagement ring. So, how do we do this?

The Custom Ring Process

Polished Diamonds manufactures every custom made diamond ring to suit each unique client, so any design is possible. We have access to the world's best diamond stock, so any diamond can be used in your chosen design.

Engagement Ring Styles

Here at Polished Diamonds, we can offer you every ring style imaginable, from the traditional solitaire to the bolder halo. We have the perfect engagement ring for her lifestyle and your budget. Read on and explore.

The Perfect Engagement Ring For You

We can create any ring design to suit your dreams, budgets and expectations. So, how does it all work, and where do I start? Think about the type of engagement ring you would love and assign a budget.

Precious Metals

There is a wide range of precious metals available for you to construct a diamond ring. The most popular metals are the ones that are very white, such as Platinum, or shades of Yellow Gold.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanning

As jewellery design requires accuracy, MRI scanning is the most effective and efficient way to do so. By using this method, we can ensure that your ring is as close to perfect as physically possible.

History of Engagement Rings

Engagement rings are a gift that a partner gives to their prospective spouse, which symbolises that the person wearing it is engaged to be married. In Western countries, these rings are generally worn by women.

Designing the Perfect Set

With the excitement that accompanies the process of choosing an engagement ring, many overlook the later task of choosing a wedding band that complements it and forms the perfect set. Having a complete set is important to us.

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