LoveHate Blog

Choosing between 9ct and 18ct Gold

Both 9ct and 18ct gold have their benefits and drawbacks. Let us give you a little more info on both metals, so if you're deciding between 9 or 18 you...

How to choose an engagement ring

We know that choosing an engagement ring can be an intimidating process. Whether you're a first time jewellery buyer or a long time lover with lots of knowledge, picking the...

Ring Sizing: How to Find the Right Fit

Ring sizing can be tricky business and when you're investing in a special ring, it pays to get the right fit. There are a few things to keep in mind about fingers...

Geneine's Emerald Ring

A little while back, while perusing stones from our amazing gemstone suppliers I came across this beautiful pear cut emerald. From the moment I saw it I just knew I...

The Ultimate Ring Sizing Guide - How to size your finger and things to consider

We'll be the first to admit that ring sizing can be tricky business. Finger size can change from season to season, morning to evening, during pregnancy and breastfeeding and due to...

Isabella's snake ring

The lovely Isabella got in touch late 2021 for us to design a very unique wedding ring for her wedding. She attached some photos of vintage coiled snake rings and...

A bespoke gold necklace using a customer's own yellow sapphire

The lovely Jonathan and Parneet came to visit us in March to speak about making a necklace using this beautiful oval yellow sapphire. Jonathan had originally bought this necklace as...

What's In a Name - A Note From Geneine

I have been wanting to change our brand name from LoveHate for many years now, but it's loads of work and, b: a great leap of faith to bring all...

Heirloom diamonds remodelled into three rings for sisters

We love when our customers bring their heirloom stones in for us to remodel into new jewellery. Lovely Ruby got in touch with a ring from her mother who had...

Heirloom Opal Remodelled into Ring

Our lovely customer Persia approached us to turn this opal from her grandmothers brooch into a piece of jewellery she will wear and treasure forever. She had a look at...

Custom Australian Parti Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring

It was an absolute pleasure to create this custom engagement ring for Matt! He came in to us with a vision of the ring he wanted to propose with. He...