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Soldering rings at the Fairina Cheng custom jewellery workshop

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Stories from the studio

2025 trends: The radiant cut hidden halo engagement ring everyone wants to own

We’re calling it. 2025 has crowned a new favourite. Discover why the radiant cut hidden halo engagement ring is turning heads and stealing hearts.

Unique engagement ring in salt and pepper diamond and rose gold

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The only Unique Engagement Ring Design Guide you'll ever need

We condense over a decade of jewellery design experience into a simple, stress-free guide to help you create your own unique engagement ring.

LGBTQIA+ wedding and engagement rings for a lesbian couple

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What LGBTQIA+ couples should look for in a wedding vendor

Wedding planning can be challenging for LGBTQIA+ couples. Here’s how to choose a wedding vendor that aligns with your values (and the red flags to look out for).

Classic three stone baguette diamond ring in platinum

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Five classic ring designs (and how you can do them differently)

Classic rings stand the test of time. But everyone and their third aunt has one. Fortunately, even the most traditional design can be transformed into a one-of-a-kind statement.

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Fairina Cheng is Clear Neutral certified: What this means for you

Our carbon neutral lab grown diamonds help minimise your jewellery’s environmental impact. Learn more about Clear Neutral certification and what it means for you.

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What is an ethical gemstone, really?

With so many businesses making bold claims around ethics and sustainability, how can you tell the difference between clever marketing and genuine conscious consumerism when choosing a gemstone?

Lab grown diamond three-stone ring in yellow gold and platinum

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Lab created vs mined diamonds: Which is better?

What is the difference between lab grown and mined diamonds? Which is more ethical? What are sustainability rated diamonds? And the ultimate question: Which one is better?

Neon blue, pink and green tourmaline gemstones

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Five surprising engagement ring gemstones to say "I do" to

If you’re one of the growing number of people looking for an alternative to the traditional engagement ring, then these surprising engagement-worthy gemstones might be for you.

Beachside elopement, Nathan Dumlao Photography

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Are these simple eco-friendly wedding tips on your radar?

Planning an eco-friendly wedding doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover four simple - yet often overlooked - ways to reduce your environmental impact without compromising your style.

We're proud to celebrate love with diverse couples all over the world, including those in the LGBTQIA+ communities. We commit to supporting our customers without judgement or assumptions, through the people we work with, the language we use and the stories we share.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, on whose land we create and celebrate. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land and waters of Australia.