The Journal
The Journal.
Stories from the atelier, honest buying advice, and the small things that make a piece feel like yours. Written by the people who make it.
Diamond Stud Earrings: Carat, Setting and Backs
Choosing diamond stud earrings: total carat versus carat per ear, matching a pair, setting types, back security, and how size looks on…
1 Carat Diamond Ring: Size, Shape and Price Guide
What a 1 carat diamond ring measures by shape, why two 1-carat stones can look different sizes, and how cut, colour and…
What Sets a Diamond Price? Carat, Cut, Colour, Clarity
Diamond price depends on carat, cut, colour, clarity and the certificate, not a single number. See what actually moves it before you…
21k Gold vs 18k Gold: Which Is Right for a Ring?
21k gold is the Egyptian jewellery standard; 18k is preferred for diamond rings. See why the karat matters and what it means…
Engagement Ring Finger: Which One, and Which Hand
The engagement ring finger is the fourth finger, usually the left hand in Egypt and the Gulf. See the custom, and what…
Ring Resizing: What Can Change and What Can’t
Ring resizing changes a band's size, but not every ring can move far. See what actually limits it, and how CIZELE handles…
Diamond Fluorescence: What the Certificate Line Means
Diamond fluorescence is a line on every GIA or IGI certificate. See when it shows, when it affects price, and when it…
Promise Ring vs Engagement Ring: What’s the Difference
A promise ring is smaller and quieter than an engagement ring. See how the two really differ, and how to design a…
Diamond Shapes Explained: All 10 CIZELE Cuts to Know
A guide to diamond shapes: all ten cuts CIZELE offers, how each looks on the hand, and how to choose one for…
Diamond Pendant Guide: A Bespoke Piece, Built to Order
A diamond pendant guide: how CIZELE builds one as a bespoke commission, choosing the stone and chain, and what to decide before…
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