Education

Welcome to the Aura Diamonds education hub. Everything here exists for one reason: to help you buy jewellery with complete confidence. No jargon, no sales pressure, just honest answers from an Australian family business that crafts every piece to order. Choose a topic below, and if a question is not answered here, message our team via chat and ask the family directly.

Engagement Ring Guidance

From first search to the perfect proposal, this is where to start.

• How to Choose an Engagement Ring in Australia: The Complete Guide
• Engagement Ring Settings Explained: Solitaire, Halo, Trilogy and More
• What Is a Hidden Halo Engagement Ring?
• Oval vs Round Engagement Rings: Which Shape Is Right for You?
• How to Find Her Ring Size Without Ruining the Surprise
• Find My Ring Size: Measurement Guide and International Converter

Moissanite Guidance

The brilliant gemstone behind our signature collection, explained honestly.

• What Is Moissanite? And Is It a Real Gemstone?
• Moissanite vs Diamond: The Honest Comparison
• Will Moissanite Pass a Diamond Tester? The Honest Answer

Lab Grown Diamond Guidance

Real diamonds, grown above ground and independently certified by IGI.

• What Is a Lab Grown Diamond? Real Diamonds, Grown Above Ground
• The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat
• Are Lab Grown Diamonds Worth It? An Honest Look at Value
• IGI vs GIA: Diamond Certification Explained Simply

Wedding Ring Guidance

Bands that pair beautifully today and wear beautifully forever.

• How to Choose a Wedding Band That Pairs With Your Engagement Ring
• Men's Wedding Bands: A Simple Guide to Metals, Widths and Fit

Ring Care Guidance

Simple habits that keep your jewellery looking the way it did in the box.

• How to Clean Your Ring at Home: Silver, Gold and Platinum
• Why Silver Tarnishes and How to Prevent It
• Rhodium Plating Explained: What It Is and When to Re-Plate
• How to Store Jewellery So It Never Scratches or Tarnishes
• The Complete Aura Ring Care Guide

Metals & Materials Guidance

Know exactly what you are buying, from sterling silver to solid gold.

• 925 Sterling Silver vs 960 Silver: What Is the Difference?
• Gold Vermeil vs Gold Plated vs Solid Gold: What Are You Actually Buying?

Quick References

• Ring Size Guide
• Ring Care Guide
• Manufacturing Warranty
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Custom Jewellery Design

New guides are added regularly. Can't find your answer? Message us via chat, 11am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and talk to our family, not a call centre.