Diamonds are forever. They are also terribly misunderstood, from their origins to their rarity to their magical indestructible qualities. Conventional wisdom is that only the four C’s matter when you’re buying a diamond–colour, cut, clarity, and carat–but there’s another C to consider–Created. Before you choose a diamond, learn about not only “natural” stones, but lab-grown … Read more…
When cash is tight, you’re hit with an unexpected expense, or you’re trying to generate some savings, selling gold jewellery that you no longer wear can be a quick and easy way to bring in some cash. There are plenty of times in life that unexpected expenses arise and it’s not always the case … Read more…
When the time comes to sell an old piece of gold jewellery that you don’t wear anymore or to generate some extra cash for day to day expenses, what process do you follow to sell gold in Melbourne and make sure you get the best value for your gold items? WHERE TO SELL GOLD … Read more…
While engagement rings have been worn for centuries and are now a well established tradition, the inclusion of a diamond is a comparatively new addition. Diamonds are so strongly associated with engagements in today’s culture that the recent history and their relatively fast rise in popularity is little known – and is an interesting tale. … Read more…
Your relationship is one-of-a-kind, from the life you’ve led together to your plans for the future. So it makes sense that when you decide to get engaged, the ring you choose represents this unique combination of your two personalities. More and more couples are finding that traditional retailer rings are too limited in the range … Read more…
Whether you’re shopping for a diamond engagement ring, investing in a classic piece of diamond jewellery or have found yourself on the used engagement ring market, an important consideration when it comes to price and value is the shape of the stone. We’ve talked at length about the 4 Cs and what they mean in … Read more…
Traditionally, an engagement ring was a gift given to a woman symbolising a commitment to her future husband, along with his ability to provide for her. While it’s common for men to adopt a simple wedding band after marrying, nowadays rings celebrating a couple’s upcoming nuptials is not reserved for ladies only, and so we … Read more…
Your engagement ring is so special, in part, because it’s the only one you’re likely to receive… Unless you’re Victoria Beckham that is. Over the course of her 19 year marriage to husband David Beckham, she’s been spotted wearing a variety of rings on her engagement finger and is now on to her 14th dazzling … Read more…
Aside from the fact that pink diamonds are undeniably stunning, their high value comes down to their extreme rarity. Treasured by royalty throughout history and known to auction for millions per carat in today’s market, pink diamonds are highly coveted, with large carats and vivid colours in limited supply. Although pink diamonds have been found … Read more…
In the joy and excitement following your proposal and new status as a fiancée, there are a few less romantic details that will crop up. Protecting your assets is a practical step to take into consideration, and no, we’re not talking about a prenup. As with any high value possession, your sparkling new engagement ring … Read more…
