Win Your Dream Ring T&C's: Prize Includes: A Nolan and Vada engagement ring, up to the total value of NZD$5,000.Terms and conditions:The promoter of this Competition is Nolan and V … read more

You love the colour green, making it an obvious choice for your engagement ring. Naturally you have a few questions about which gemstone you should choose: what's better, an Emerald or a Green Sapp … read more

Emeralds, with their captivating green hue and timeless allure, have long been cherished as symbols of love and beauty. But when it comes to choosing between lab-created and naturally mined emeralds, … read more

Emeralds have long captivated hearts with their timeless elegance and vibrant allure, making them a distinctive choice for those seeking an engagement ring or heirloom piece that stands out from th … read more

Thinking about an emerald engagement ring? Here are five essential tips you need to know before choosing an emerald. 1. Unmatched Colour If vibrant colour is your top priority, look no … read more

If you’re looking to stand apart from the crowd, then you may be considering a sapphire as a centre stone for your engagement ring, here are the 5 most important factors to take into considerat … read more

What Does AAA Grade Mean? Each jeweller has a different definition of what AAA grade quality means to them. We always recommend asking your jeweller how they define their quality. A lot of jewelle … read more

Are emeralds too soft for an engagement ring? The short answer, absolutely not! Let’s dive deeper into why emeralds actually make an excellent choice for your engagement ring and debunk some of the … read more

What Does ‘AAA’ Really Mean? Each jeweller has a different definition of what AAA grade quality means to them. We always recommend asking your jeweller how they define their quality. A lot of jewe … read more

Perhaps you are not convinced on going with a traditional diamond engagement ring and you are looking for something a bit more unique and personable. More and more design driven and artistic brides-to … read more

Thinking about something a bit more unique than a diamond? Your partner is ‘the one’ and you love all those small things about her. You’re just not convinced a diamond engagement ring truly c … read more

If you're trying to keep your proposal a secret, we have a few suggestions to figure out which metal she might like. It can be a great starting point to see what colour metal your partner wears alr … read more

Long before the De Beers ‘A diamond is forever’ marketing campaign, the use of gemstones in jewellery was extremely popular amongst Kings, Queens and Royalty. From crowns and tiaras to necklaces an … read more

Considering the fact that the engagement ring is worn daily, it is important to look at overall lifestyle while picking an engagement ring design. For example, if you have an active lifestyle … read more

We know it can be a hard ask to figure out her ring size, without giving away your well planned surprise. Here is our comprehensive sizing guide and international ring size chart to help you in the p … read more

Sapphires have been treated for centuries to improve their colour, clarity and lustre. However, the disclosure of these treatments has not always been common practice among traditional jewelers. Th … read more

For brides to be, the future is brightly coloured. With more and more women choosing a coloured sapphire to adorn their engagement ring over a traditional diamond, we discover just nine of the coun … read more

Nolan and Vada conducted a recent survey on engagement ring preferences among women in a relationship aged between 25- 35 years old. 311 participants took place in the online survey in Augus … read more

We know it can be a hard ask to figure out her ring size, without giving away your well planned surprise. Specialising in bespoke engagement rings, many of our customers ask us about tips and ways … read more

Designed and crafted with solid gold and precious gemstones, a delicate yet precious possession must be cared for in order to last for generations. Every piece of fine jewellery goes through … read more

It is no secret that traditional marketing campaigns have linked carat weight of the centre stone to self-worth and pride leading to the notion of bigger being better. We firmly believe carat siz … read more