While gold and platinum are the two most popular options for engagement rings, there are many metal options out there which suit a healthcare setting. As a nurse or doctor, you’ll spend a considerable amount of time during the day washing your hands so a material that won’t tarnish over time is advantageous. A [...]
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Eternity bands for doctors and nurses make for a practical and elegant design to show-off in the workplace. Symbolic of eternal love, a diamond eternity ring is typically worn as wedding rings, but also make for a nice engagement ring. The design will feature identical-sized stones placed along the entire band of the ring. [...]
Low set engagement rings, like this twisted halo ring, suit healthcare professionals. High profile engagement ring High set engagement rings, like this one, are prone to snagging and damage. Low profile rings sit closes to the skin thus reducing the risk of being caught on apparatus or important work equipment. Whilst these designs can [...]
Because rings worn by healthcare professionals take a beating every day, it’s best to choose a gemstone like diamond or sapphire which can withstand extreme exposure, as well as a hypoallergenic metal that is safe to wear. These then need to be crafted into a ring setting that’s safe and easy to wear. Here [...]
Health care professionals like doctors and nurses use their hands a lot during work, with frequent hand washings and exposure to chemicals. So, when choosing a ring design, not only would you want to choose a ring that’s safe to wear, but one that doesn’t get damaged either. Many clinics have introduced a restriction [...]
As Jewelry Shopping Guide editors, we write about things that we love and we think you'll like too. We often have affiliate partnerships, and may generate some revenue from these links at no cost to you. With more and more research pointing towards cross-infection within the workplace, nurses and doctors can find it difficult [...]
There’s a lot of options for sustainable gemstones, including conflict free diamonds, synthetic diamonds and gemstones and vintage stones. But how does sustainability apply to metals in an engagement ring? Some retailers will offer recycled metals or more sustainable options. Here are some to consider: Recycled gold Recycled gold ring Recycled sapphire ring by [...]
Another eco-friendly engagement ring option is one that includes synthetic gemstones, like lab-created diamonds or moissanite for example. Lab-created stones mirror the physical and chemical characteristics of a real gemstone for a fraction of the price, so they’re also a great money-saving option. Most importantly, however, an engagement ring that uses a synthetic gemstone [...]
Conflict-free diamonds ensure that the consumer is contributing to moral diamond purchasing, which positively impacts the ethical side of the diamond mining industry. Blood diamonds have helped to bring the issues surrounding ethical diamond sourcing to the forefront of the consumer’s mind by giving diamond miners in warzone areas a voice. Buffering procedures like [...]
Engagement rings already on the market are a great choice if you’re looking to save money but also want to become more environmentally friendly-minded. You can even choose a ring that comes with a detailed history that you or your partner may resonate with or find interesting. Receiving a family heirloom can add significant [...]