The Micheli Engagement Journal

Notes on craft, connection, and the bespoke journey. An insider’s guide to selecting and creating wedding jewellery that reflects a life lived with purpose and style. Master-led design, made in Melbourne.

The 3 Month Rule for Engagement Rings: Is It Still Relevant?

The 3 Month Rule for Engagement Rings: Is It Still Relevant?

You've probably heard it: you should spend three months' salary on an engagement ring. It's one of those "rules" that gets repeated so often it starts to feel like fact. But where did it actually come from - and should it guide how much you spend in 2026?

Natural vs Lab Grown Diamonds: An Honest Guide

Natural vs Lab Grown Diamonds: An Honest Guide

The real differences, the real trade-offs, and how to decide what's right for you.

Diamond Buying 101: What the 4Cs Actually Mean (And Which One Matters Most)

Diamond Buying 101: What the 4Cs Actually Mean (And Which One Matters Most)

A plain-English guide to carat, cut, colour and clarity - and how to use them to make a better decision.

Finding the Right Engagement Ring: Where to Actually Start

Finding the Right Engagement Ring: Where to Actually Start

Before the carat weight and the cut grades. This is a guide to figuring out what actually matters to you.

9 Questions to Ask at Every Jewellery Consultation

9 Questions to Ask at Every Jewellery Consultation

Most buyers never ask these. The ones who do, never regret it.

Why We Never Just Quote a Price for an Engagement Ring

Why We Never Just Quote a Price for an Engagement Ring

The buyers advocate approach to jewellery - and why it changes everything.

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