Anniversaries have always held special significance for a couple. Once upon a time, we increased the value of our gifts to happy couples based on the length of time that they have been together. A first-year anniversary earned paper as a gift. A couple that’s married ten years may receive tin or aluminium. Actual gemstones … Read more…
You’re getting married!! Best wishes and congratulations. Now let’s see the ring. Aside from your wedding dress, your engagement ring is the ooh-and-aah-getter for any bride to be. And since you wear your ring every day and the dress only once (we hope), you’ll want a ring that’s timeless–traditional because it’s an engagement ring, but a … Read more…
Engagement and Wedding Ring Combinations Ring combinations A wedding follows engagement and both occasions require a ring. Therefore, it is a good idea to consider the engagement ring and wedding ring together when trying to decide which style of ring you would like to purchase. Traditionally, the engagement ring is worn over the wedding ring. … Read more…
Diamond Valuations: Are they really worth it? diamond valuations It is not uncommon to be curious about the value of your diamond, especially if you received the diamond as a gift or through inheritance. However, it is rare for the diamond to be gifted with a valuation or appraisal. Therefore, to avoid awkward questions, have … Read more…
Fancy coloured diamonds Fancy coloured diamonds In diamonds, rarity equals value. With diamonds in the normal range, value is based on the absence of colour. With fancy colour diamonds the opposite is true. The most valuable and rare fancy coloured diamonds are those with the greatest colour intensity. Pure coloured diamonds are the most valuable … Read more…
The 4c’s of diamond grading The one thing almost everybody will hear when looking for a diamond ring is to consider the 4c’s of the stone. The 4c’s refer to the diamonds: Clarity Cut Colour Carat These four attributes are considered when a diamond is graded. Clarity Diamond clarity refers to the visual appearance of … Read more…
Diamond Grading Typically, diamond grading begins with D and ends at Z. Now you may be asking, what is wrong with the good old A,B,C? Were those three letters that kick of that catchy tune we all know as the alphabet song just not good enough for the diamond graders? Well don’t despair! They were … Read more…
Diamond Certification To ensure the quality of your diamond it is highly recommended that you purchase a certified diamond. Certified diamonds are diamonds that have been graded by a gem laboratory based on the “4 C” attributes (Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Weight) of the stone. Globally, there are several bodies known to specialise in diamond certification. These … Read more…
Advantages of wholesale diamonds Wholesale diamonds Are you looking for the perfect diamond for your engagement ring? If you are, you will probably know by now that there is a range of options for you to consider. One of the options may be to purchase a wholesale diamond or a retail diamond. So what is … Read more…
What you need to know about diamond earrings With the auction of the worlds most expensive diamond earrings taking place through Sotheby’s auction house we have decided to break down the ever so popular diamond earring. While we know it would be a luxury for diamond lovers to purchase the Apollo, a 14.5 blue carat … Read more…
