EXPERT ADVICE BLOG

Hand engraving vs. Laser engraving: What are the differences?

Here at Lebrusan Studio, hand engraved engagement rings and wedding bands are our bread and butter; our intricate scrolls, florid vines and vintage-inspired milgrain beading are our signature moti...

A history of the London Diamond Bourse

The London Diamond Bourse is a diamond exchange based in London’s famed jewellery quarter, Hatton Garden. It’s also Lebrusan Studio’s base for designing ethical jewellery and meeting with our clie...

Just Because: Art Deco engagement rings then and now

Year after year, 'Art Deco engagement rings' remains one the most popular online search terms amongst our bespoke engagement ring clients. Inspired constantly by this century-old design movement a...

Old cut vs. brilliant cut diamonds: What's the difference?

Framed by historical context, this blog post answers the question "What is an old cut diamond?," explaining how this enduring faceting style differs from the familiar round brilliant cut of today a...

All that glitters isn't green: The truth about lab-grown diamonds

‘Eco-friendly,’ ‘Ethically sourced,’ ‘A new and more sustainable alternative.’ Make a quick Google search for ‘lab-grown diamonds’ and these are the statements keen for your attention, often thrust...

Lebrusan Studio Turns 10

Arabel Lebrusan always knew that beautiful jewellery was her destiny. As a child, she returned countless times to her mother’s jewellery box, hungry for the pulling sensation she felt in her chest ...

Bespoke Jewellery: How to get your commission right first time

When you’re shopping for jewellery — whether for yourself or someone special — knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. The wealth of online stores, high-street shopfronts, endless design choi...

How to spot and avoid greenwashing: Tips from an ethical jeweller

With global warming bubbling at crisis point and two years of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the way we shop is changing. Last year, ‘recycled’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘ethical’ spiked as online searc...

Why did I measure my ring size wrong?

Here at Lebrusan Studio, engagement rings, wedding bands and commitment rings are our bread and butter. Though we try our hardest to ensure that every single one of them arrives on their owner’s ha...

Why we're advocates for collecting investment jewellery

At Lebrusan Studio, we’re passionate about jewellery that’s made to last. A diamond is forever, and so too should be every jewel that we collect along the way.   WHY WE LOVE CREATING INVESTMENT PIE...

The diamond industry: Our current thoughts and future wishes

This month, Pandora – the world’s largest jewellery company – announced an end to its use of mined diamonds and a switch to exclusively lab-grown stones. Fuelling the ongoing and ever-more complex ...

What are jewellery hallmarks? UK, US and Europe explained

"Often in the world of jewellery collecting, there is confusion about what a hallmark is, and how it differs from a purity mark or a maker's mark." It's very rare that a piece of jewellery is cast ...