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Celebrity engagement rings have always been a key source of inspiration for brides-to-be and this year we were spoiled for choice in terms of styles this year. We were even treated to a royal wedding, which always delivers on stunning pieces! So, here are some of our favourite styles that we hope to see more […]
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December Birthstones: Tanzanite, Turquoise or Zircon
December is finally here and Christmas season is officially upon us! With this new month comes three beautiful birthstones that leaves those born in December spoiled for choice!What we know for sure is that any one of these stones would make for a perfect Christmas gift! Tanzanite The common theme across these birthstones is that […]
November Birthstones: Topaz & Citrine
With the cold November well and truly upon us, we’re taking a look at the two beautiful gemstones that are the birthstones of these months ~ topaz and citrine. Topaz Topaz can come in an array of colours – yellow, green, red, pink and so on. The most commonly occurring form of topaz is colourless, […]
History of Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings & Eternity Rings
Why stop at one ring when you can get all three? Once you buy an engagement ring, what comes next is the wedding ring and eventually, the eternity ring. Each of these rings have a unique origin that make the pieces even more meaningful. Engagement Rings The act of giving an engagement ring upon proposal […]
October Birthstone: Opal
Continuing on with from our previous birthstone blog and with October upon us, we have decided to do a quick blog post about this month’s stone ~ the Opal stone. This stone is very unusual in it’s colour and is not as commonly seen as other gemstones such as sapphires or emeralds. It has many great […]
Finding the Ring Size
If you’re one of the brave souls who has decided to go it alone and find your partner’s ring yourself, a little down the line the jeweller will ask you a question that more often than not, you won’t know the answer to – what is their ring size? Usually, you have 2 options here […]
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Following on from our previous blog about the origins and meanings of birthstones, now that September is upon us we have decided to do a quick post about this month’s beloved stone: the Sapphire. Sapphires are one of the most popular stones, after diamonds and we can see why. Sapphires are beautiful to look at, […]
Celebrity Engagement Ring Inspiration 2018
It seems that every week another major celebrity is getting engaged and with that comes a whole host of beautiful engagement rings that we just can’t get enough of! Although the price tag on their rings can be extremely high, we have many ways in which you can use their rings as inspiration for your […]
Perfect Summer Engagement Ring Styles
Summer Engagement Ring Styles Summer is well and truly here, the sun is shining and so are our rings! Our store has been busy with people buying their engagement rings, making for the perfect summer proposal! There are so many great styles to get your partner to incorporate the summer theme into the proposal and […]
Custom Made Engagement Rings Cork
Engagement Rings Cork Here at Commins & Co Jewellers, we strive to make the perfect ring for our customers. Following the delivery of our very own custom designed engagement ring to Kevin from Cork, Ireland, we are happy to say that we once again have delivered on our promise. After a long search for engagement […]
The Royal Wedding ~ Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
In just a matter of hours, Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and we will finally know if our royal wedding theories and predictions were right. So much speculation has led up to this big day and soon we will finally know the answers to our questions, like, […]
Another Perfect Custom Engagement Ring- Galway, Ireland
Engagement Rings Galway We know how difficult the process of buying an engagement ring can be, and no one knows that better than Majella from Spiddal, just outside Galway City. Majella visited us in the Powerscourt Townhouse in the hope we could help her create her dream ring. Finding a perfect engagement ring in Galway […]
Finding Your Dream Unique Engagement Ring
Buying the engagement ring can be a tiresome process- first you want your ring to be of high quality, then you want it to be of the setting of your choosing (solitaire, halo, multi-stone, side stone…), followed by choosing your metal and diamonds. Amidst all of this, you still want a ring that feels unique […]
Gemstone Rings
Gemstone rings are definitely on the rise and we just can’t get enough of them! However, buying high quality gemstones at a good price can be a difficult endeavor which is why we have decided to dedicate this week’s blog to helping you make the most out of your diamond buying experience! Cheap Gemstone Rings […]
Engagement Rings for Every Budget
They are many myths said about how much one should spend on engagement ring ~ one month’s salary? two months? ~ the truth is, the amount you pay should be an amount you are comfortable with spending. So, to make things a little easier, here are rings representing at prices representing each price point, starting […]
All You Need to Know About Moissanite Engagement Rings
When people think of an engagement ring, the typical image is of a diamond ring. However, diamonds can often be out of budget for some, and if gemstones just aren’t your taste, a great new alternative is a moissanite stone. For those of you who haven’t heard about this stones that bear a striking resemblance to diamonds, […]
Choosing Your Diamond Cut -Round, Princess, Radiant, Cushion or Marquise
Although round brilliant cut is by far the most popular diamond cut, there are a whole world of other fancy cut diamonds out there for you to choose from. These all will vary in shape, number of facets, how they reflect light and an number of other factors. Round Brilliant Cut These are highly faceted […]
Buying An Engagement Ring: In Store V Online
Buying an engagement ring is an exciting, but sometimes daunting endeavor for anyone. Some people can be put off by the prospect of entering a jewellers at the risk of the ‘intimidation’ and therefore opt to buy the ring without engaging with an expert face to face and just going online! However, the experience of […]
White Gold Vs Platinum for your Engagement Ring
When deciding what metal to pick for your engagement ring there are a few very important aspects to factor into your decision, after all you will be wearing it for quite a long time. The two most popular metal choices are 18 karat white gold and platinum. Though these two metals both look similar in […]
Cut, Polish & Symmetry of Diamonds
When buying diamonds, most people do some research beforehand and read up about the 4 C’s of diamonds-cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. However, there is more to diamonds than just that. The polish and symmetry also plays and important role in maximising your diamond’s sparkle. Many will group cut, polish and symmetry in together […]
