Vol. I · May 2026
put a ring on it
An editorial on the small, circular things we keep
Archive · Page 11
No. 102

What should I do if the diamond falls out of my ring?

Stop wearing the ring. Right now. Not tomorrow, not after the weekend. A diamond that falls out of a ring is a symptom, not the problem itself. Every time...

No. 103

How do I choose a ring for long fingers?

Long fingers are the easiest shape to fit, and most clients don't realize how much they can get away with. When someone asks me how to choose a ring for...

No. 104

What ring styles suit wide fingers?

Most of what people get told about ring styles for wide fingers is backwards. The instinct is to go delicate, to make the hand look smaller. That usually...

No. 105

What questions should I ask a jeweler before buying?

Most people ask about carat weight first. That's the wrong first question. The first thing you need to know is whether the jeweler will tell you the truth...

No. 106

Are there engagement ring styles that are timeless?

Yes. But not the ones Pinterest pushes. When a client asks me for a timeless engagement ring style, I usually know what they mean: something that won't look...

No. 107

How do I get an engagement ring engraved?

Marco came in on a Tuesday at 4:45 with a solitaire in a blue box and a plane to catch Friday morning. He wanted the inside of the band engraved before he...

No. 108

Can I get a matching engagement ring and wedding band set?

About seven out of ten engagement rings I make leave the bench with a matching band in the same job order. So yes, you can get a matching engagement ring...

No. 109

Is it safe to travel with an engagement ring?

Mostly yes. The ring is safer on your hand than in any checked bag, and safer in a hard case inside your carry-on than in a hotel safe. When you travel with...

No. 110

Should I buy a dummy ring for travel?

No, usually not. The question usually arrives with a worried person across my bench holding an engagement ring they're afraid to lose. Buying a dummy ring...

No. 111

Can I mix metals in my engagement ring and wedding band?

Yes, you can mix metals in your engagement ring and wedding band. I do it constantly. The only real mistake is treating all metals as interchangeable and...

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