Nangi is headed back to Bergen Tuesday September 27th! Can’t wait to be back in our favorite city. Discover new designs, one-of-a-kind pieces and exclusives.

during this pop up to ensure individualized attention.

 and note items on your wishlist. The 40-minute meetings will take place at Hotel Norge by Scandic (Nedre Ole Bullsplass 4). Please meet up in the reception a few minutes prior to your booked time.

BERGEN SEPTEMBER 27TH

As you’re picking out the perfect ring, you have a lot to consider. But there’s one very important detail that many people overlook when picking out a ring: their setting profile. Although there are lots of different ring settings to choose from, generally, they come in two profiles. Either a high set profile or a low set profile. There are pros and cons to each setting profile, and it’s important to carefully evaluate which you prefer.

Above: High setting to the left, and low setting to the right

First of all, let's clarify: what is a ring setting?

to how gemstones are set, or mounted, into a metal band

. The setting is meant to highlight the beauty of the gemstone.

Whether a ring is high set or low set depends on 

. If you look at a ring from the side and its center gemstone is elevated high off the band, it’s a high set ring. If its center stone is fairly close to the band, it’s low set.

A ring with a high setting gives the gemstone an extra sparkle and brilliance because there’s more room for light.

is set with single prongs in a high setting, ensuring that it stacks perfectly with other rings

Many people love high set rings because they have more wow factor. When your gemstones are raised up off of your band, they’re more eye-catching. The ring tends to look more elegant and stylish when viewed from the side. Gemstones can also look even more brilliant in high settings, since they can 

Moreover, the high setting can give the illusion that the gemstone is bigger than its actual size.

Another reason people love high ring settings is their 

. High settings work beautifully with many ring styles, as well as with both large and small gemstones. High settings can also make it 

. If your ring setting is raised off of your band, your band won’t curve out, allowing you to easily rest other rings flush against it.

Above: High set rings often have prongs that are long and curve elegantly upwards. You can also pair it with a wedding band easier.

While high ring settings are glamorous and versatile, they also come with some potential drawbacks. High settings are 

, because it can more easily get scratched, loosened, or the prongs can get damaged. If you’ve ever smacked your hand against a kitchen cabinet or got your ring ring caught on something as you walk by it, you’ll understand what we mean. Rings with a high setting can also damage other things if you’re not careful, like furniture, hair and sheets.

. Some women don’t mind this as much, but others might find it annoying. Then, you’ll generally need to take high set rings off when you do certain common tasks, like cleaning or gardening, in order to avoid damaging your ring and/or to use your hands more comfortably. How you feel about needing to take off your ring is very personal. But it’s worth pointing out that people with more active lifestyles may find this more irritating than others, since they’ll need to take off their ring more frequently.

A gemstone or diamond ring with a low profile setting means that the stone is lower, flush with the metal. If you turn the ring to the side, you’ll notice the featured gemstone sits down low, and when wearing it, it is nestled snugly against your finger. Centre stones are better protected in a low setting.

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The main advantage of low set rings is how 

 they are. Low profile settings are less likely to get damaged from an accidental bump or scrape, and less likely to get snagged on your clothing. Generally, they’re just 

more durable and wearable in the long run

. If you have an active lifestyle, or you work in a career that requires extensive use of your hands, low profile rings might be your preferred choice.

Though low set rings are very comfortable and wearable, they do come with cons. One con of low set rings is that they have 

 when compared to high set rings. Gemstones may look less sparkly and eye-catching when they are close to your band. Additionally, low set rings 

 on their upper shank, which means you would be limited to curved stacking bands if you want a flush fitting ring stack. Our versatile 

 are the perfect solution is stacking is important to you, as these ring designs stack perfectly with just about any ring.

Ultimately, whether a high profile ring or a low profile ring is right for you is very personal. Neither of these design options is inherently better than the other, but one may be a better choice for you depending on your aesthetic tastes and lifestyle.

If you have any questions about ring setting profiles, please feel free to reach out. Additionally, if you’d like to try on some high set and low set rings to get a feel for their differences, stop by our 

is the perfect ring for the girl who wants to rock a large gemstone without the high setting

Read Danuka’s Mythbuster on Engagement Rings Here.

Pros & Cons of High Set vs. Low Set Rings

December is represented by an array of brilliant blues with three beautiful birthstones promising brightened moods to those wearing them.

The first winter month is here, so it might not come as a surprise that December’s birthstones are known for their beautiful, clear blue tones – a perfect match for this season’s chilly temperatures.

Sagittarius and Capricorn born in December are fortunate to enjoy three gorgeous birthstones.

Currently, none of our in-stock collection pieces feature the December birthstone, but you can always 

 a gorgeous Tanzanite, Zirkon or Turquoise piece to your liking. Why not get inspired by our 

 featuring this stunning blue sapphire, stacked with our brand new 

Tanzanite is an outstanding blue gemstone with a mighty vibe. As the only jewel in the world that’s trichroic, it can change into three different colors: blue, purple and velvety brown depending on the light, impacting and brightening the entire mood of its surroundings!

According to legend, tanzanite was born when lightning struck at the foot hills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, creating a magic fire. The Maasai people discovered the stunning blue stones in the ashes after the fire, and immediately understood their enchanting capabilities – believing tanzanite will enhance their lives and give profound meaning.

Tanzanite is a precious stone as it’s very rare. It’s almost a thousand times rarer than diamond, and the chances of tanzanite being found anywhere else than in Tanzania is one in a million!

Tanzanite is very rare, a thousand times rarer than diamonds, but we can always try to source the perfect tanzanite if you want a 

This is the O.G. of gemstones. Believe it or not, but Zircon has been around for 4.4 billion years, making it the oldest mineral on earth!

a custom piece featuring a zirkon and three sustainable lab-grown diamonds

The second birthstone of December is spectacular – it’s known for its high luster and flashes of multicolored light. And guess what, some zircons even have small traces of uranium in them, meaning they irradiate themselves! Zircon is simply a badass creation.

From the Egyptians to the dynasties of China, this special gem has given name to the color turquoise. It’s an eye-catcher for sure, having gotten its vivid color from the abundant copper that surrounds it in the earth.

Having been admired since ancient times, many believe it’s special properties, including to balance its wearers energies and protecting them from unhealthy energies, actually makes turquoise a sacred stone!

Desember byr på et spektrum av brilliante blå stener, med tre nydelige lykkestener som lover gode vibber til de som bærer dem.  

Den første vintermåneden er her, så det er kanskje ikke så overraskende at desembers lykkestener er kjent for deres nydelige, klare blåtoner - en perfekt match for denne sesongens kjøligere temperaturer. 

Skytter og Steinbukker født i desember er heldige nok til å nyte tre vidunderlige lykkestener. 

Tanzanitt er en enestående blå edelsten med en mektig vibe. Som den eneste juvelen i verden som er trikroisk, kan den skifte til tre ulike farger: blå, lilla og fløyelsaktig brun avhengig av lyset, noe som gjør at den påvirker og lyser opp hele stemningen i miljøet den befinner seg i! 

Ifølge sagnet ble tanzanitt født når lynet slo ned ved foten av fjellet Kilimanjaro i Tanzania, som skapte en magisk brann. Maasai-folket her oppdaget de skinnende vakre blå stenene i asken etter brannen og forstod umiddelbart deres fortryllende egenskaper - og begynte å tro at tanzanitt ville forbedre livene deres og gi dem dypere mening. 

Tanzanitt er en verdifull sten som er svært sjelden. Den er tusen ganger sjeldnere enn diamant, og sjansene for å finne tanzanitt utenfor Tanzania er én til en million! 

Dette er virkelig "the O.G." av edelstener. Tro det eller ei, men zirkon har eksistert for 4.4 milliarder år, noe som gjør den til det eldste mineralet på jorda! 

Den andre lykkestenen for desember er spektaktulær - den er kjent for svært høy brillians og utstråler flerfarget lys. Dessuten har noen zirkoner spor av uranium i seg, som gjør at de er selvlysende! Zirkon er simpelthen en badass kreasjon. 

Fra egypterne til dynastiene i Kina, denne spesielle edelstenene har gitt navnet til fargen turkis. Den fanger oppmerksomheten uten tvil, og fargen har den fått fra de store mengdene kobber som finnes i jorden rundt den. 

Turkis har blitt beundret siden tidenes morgen, og mange tror på dens spesielle egenskaper, som å balansere energiene i den som bærer den og beskytter mot usunne energier, hvilket gjør turkis til en helt hellig sten! 

December Birthstone: Triple Action with Tanzanite, Zircon & Turquoise

Desember lykkesten: Triple Action med Tanzanitt, Zirkon & Turkis

Here’s how I proposed to Jenny and the myths about engagement rings I wish I’d known back then.

We’re Jenny & Danuka, we became a couple in 2013 and started Nangi together in 2017.

With one foot in Sri Lanka, I’ve always known about the abundance of 

. But coming from Norway, I was (like most Scandinavian guys) never really interested in jewelry.

So, when I started thinking about proposing to Jenny, I’d hardly ever looked at buying jewelry before.

Naturally, in my search for the perfect engagement ring to Jenny, I was victim to all the  myths about engagement rings.

It’s time I bust the three most common myths for all of you who’re 

No, it doesn't have to be a diamond. This teal sapphire set in yellow gold is just as great as an engagement ring.

I thought I had to get Jenny a diamond, it was just wired into my brain by default. I didn’t even think to consider any other gemstone options for the engagement ring.

That’s how successfully this myth has been planted in us for the past century.

But the fact is that diamonds weren’t even popular in engagement rings at the beginning of the 20th century; only 10 percent of engagement rings featured diamonds.

That all changed when a company called De Beers came along. They owned most diamond mines in the world and with a wildly effective ad campaign after the Depression, they managed to link diamonds with proposals and engagement rings almost overnight – and so their sales skyrocketed.

Are Diamonds Really a Girl’s Best Friend?

I did end up getting her a diamond. But if I had known about the much more sustainable and conflict-free option of lab-grown diamonds back then, that’s definitely what I would’ve opted for. Knowing how much Jenny loves sapphires, I probably also could've gone for a 

, but I honestly didn't think it was an option.

Nangi is the first and only jeweler in Norway offering lab-grown diamonds

, featuring five sustainable lab-grown diamonds

Myth 2: You Should Spend Three Months’ Salary on the Ring

There’s a common belief that an engagement ring must be worth at least three months’ salary. Well, I think that’s bonkers. You shouldn’t have to go into debts to declare your love and commitment to your partner.

De Beers is again the culprit here, spreading the “three-months rule” in their ads. It has apparently stuck as a big myth, since so many people go out of their ways to buy a pricey ring.

 featuring a stunning blue sapphire flanked by baguette cut diamonds

When I proposed to Jenny, I wanted to make it extra special, so I contacted a jeweler in Denmark that I knew she liked. Together with the jeweler we created a ring with a cushion brilliant cut diamond set in white gold.

But finding a unique ring, with the right cut, the right gem and the right material for your partner, doesn’t mean it has to be custom made. There are plenty of possibilities out there that are more reasonably priced.

You should however place value on high quality in both the gemstone and material, because the ring is a symbol of everlasting love and should also last a lifetime (it's also more sustainable), but there’s no need to get broke in the process. A relationship won’t survive on love and jewelry alone, you need to be a little pragmatic too.

The actual day of the proposal, I remember feeling partly nervous and partly excited, because I felt it needed to be just perfect.

After a lovely dinner and concert with one of our favorite artists, I asked Jenny to join me for a walk through the park where we decided that we were offically boyfriend-girlfriend four years back. It was February, so it was pretty dark and cold, but it was beautiful. There had just been a snowfall, so everything around us lit up and sparkled.

A customized Nangi ring with sapphire and diamonds

I had prepared a small speech leading up to the big question, and eventually went down on one knee to offer her the engagement ring. I felt like the luckiest man alive when she said yes <3

But I wouldn’t have hesitated to say yes to her either if she’d been the one on her knee. Times are changing and it doesn’t have to the man who proposes to the woman anymore. There's no reason why it can't be the other way around.

A proposal is perfect when it feels right and special for the two of you, and that’s really the only thing that matters.

Her er historien om hvordan jeg fridde til Jenny - og alle mytene om forlovelsesringen jeg skulle ønske jeg visste om allerede da. 

Vi er Jenny & Danuka. I 2013 ble vi et par og i 2017 startet vi Nangi sammen.

Siden jeg alltid har hatt en tilknytning til Sri Lanka gjennom familien, har jeg alltid visst om de uendelig mange 

. Men som de fleste andre skandinaviske gutter, har jeg aldri vært særlig interessert i smykker. 

Så da jeg begynte å tenke på å fri til Jenny hadde jeg nesten aldri kjøpt et smykke før. 

I letingen etter den perfekte forlovelsesringen til Jenny, ble jeg selvsagt et naturlig offer for alle mytene som finnes om forlovelsesringer. 

skal gjøre de samme feilene som meg, er det nå på tide å bryte med de tre vanligste mytene om forlovelsesringen.

Nei, det må ikke være en diamantring. Denne blågrønne safiren, satt i gult gull, fungerer helt utmerket som forlovelsesring. 

Jeg trodde jeg måtte gi Jenny en diamant, det lå bare i meg som default. Jeg tenkte overhodet ikke på at også andre edelstener kunne brukes til forlovelsesringen. 

Så vellykket er denne myten som har blitt solgt oss det siste århundret. 

Men fakta er at diamanter ikke engang var særlig populære som forlovelsesringer på starten av 1900-tallet; bare 10 prosent av forlovelsesringer hadde diamanter i seg den gang.

Det endret seg over natten da selskapet De Beers kom på banen. Selskapet eide de fleste diamantgruvene i verden og med en ekstremt vellykket reklamekampanje like etter den store depresjonen, klarte de å knytte diamanter til frierier og forlovelsesringer på et blunk - og dermed skjøt salget av diamantene deres i været. 

Er diamanter virkelig alle jenters bestevenn?

En virkelig vakker potensiell forlovelsesring.

Jeg endte til slutt opp med å gi henne en diamantring. Men hadde jeg visst om det mer bærekraftige og konfliktfrie alternativet som lab-diamanter er, hadde jeg absolutt gått for en lab-diamant i stedet. Jeg vet også hvor mye Jenny elsker safirer, så jeg kunne nok også ha gått for en 

, men jeg trodde ærlig talt ikke at det var en mulighet. 

Nangi er det første og eneste smykkemerket i Norge som tilbyr lab-diamanter.

Myte 2: Bruk tre måneders lønn på ringen 

Det er en ganske vanlig oppfatning at forlovelsesringer må være verdt minst tre måneders lønn. Men det synes jeg er helt crazy! Du skal ikke måtte bli gjeldsslave bare fordi du ønsker å vise din hengivenhet og kjærlighet til partneren din. 

De Beers er igjen skyldig i dette, da de spredte denne "tre-månedersregelen" i reklameannonsene sine. Det henger tydeligvis igjen som en stor myte da det er mange som gjør alt de kan for å kjøpe en altfor dyr ring. 

med en fantastisk blå safir og to baguette-slipte lab-diamanter på hver side. 

Da jeg fridde til Jenny ville jeg gjøre det ekstra spesielt, så jeg kontaktet en gullsmed i Danmark som jeg visste hun likte. Sammen med gullsmeden lagde vi en ring med en briljantslipt diamant i hvitt gull. 

Men det å finne en unik ring, med rett slip og form, den riktige stenen og de rette materialene for din partner, betyr ikke nødevendigvis at ringen må være custom-designet. Det finnes mange muligheter der ute til rimelige priser. 

Du burde allikevel gå for høy kvalitet både med tanke på edelsten og materiale, ettersom ringen tross alt er et symbol på evigvarende kjærlighet og bør også kunne vare et helt liv (det er også mer bærekraftig), men ingen grunn til å bli blakk for det. Et forhold kan ikke overleve på kjærlighet og smykker alene, man må være litt pragmatisk også. 

På dagen for frieriet husker jeg at jeg følte meg delvis nervøs og delvis spent fordi jeg tenkte at det hele måtte bli perfekt. 

Etter en bedre middag og en konsert med en av våre favorittartister, spurte jeg Jenny om å gå en tur med meg i parken der vi hadde bestemt oss for å bli kjærester fire år tidligere. Det var februar, så ganske kaldt og mørkt, men det var pent. Det hadde nettopp snødd, så alt rundt oss lyste opp og glitret av snøen. 

En custom Nangi ring med safirer og diamanter

Jeg hadde forberedt en liten tale før det store spørsmålet, og gikk så ned på ett kne for å fri med forlovelsesringen. Jeg følte meg som verdens heldigste mann da hun sa ja <3 

Men jeg hadde ikke tvilt et sekund på å si ja til henne også, hvis det hadde vært hun som gikk ned på kne for å fri. Det er andre tider nå og det trenger ikke lenger være mannen som frir til kvinnen lenger. Det er ingen grunn for at det ikke kan være motsatt. 

Et frieri er perfekt når det føles riktig og unikt for dere to, og det er virkelig det eneste som betyr noe.

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Scandinavian Simplicity Meets The Colorful East

Nangi is a fine jewelry brand with its roots in contemporary Scandinavian design inspired by the colorful East.

Founded in 2017, we're Europe's first fine jewelry brand using sustainable lab-grown diamonds and colorful gemstones from Sri Lanka.

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Create the one-of-a-kind design that you can't find anywhere else. We help you craft any fine jewelry piece that you desire; from delicate rings, earrings, and necklaces to engagement and wedding rings.

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