Did you know there are over 20 000 possible combinations of the basic diamond specifications: colour, shape, clarity and cut?
It can be overwhelming.
But it doesn’t have to be.
This blog is a great starting point. Continue reading The 4C’s of Laboratory Grown Diamonds
Just like Jonathan, our neighbourhood Jehovah’s Witness, the request for laboratory-made diamond engagement rings has been showing up at our doorstep at an increased frequency.
As more people understand what lab-grown diamonds are it’s becoming a perfectly viable option for a diamond engagement ring or any high-end jewellery piece.
I’m seeing it every day that couples choose laboratory-made diamonds over their naturally formed counterparts. And for great reason.
Continue reading Lab-Grown Diamonds in South Africa (2021 Guide)
Your engagement ring journey doesn’t end after finalising a design and picking the perfect diamond or moissanite.
There’s one more crucial decision;
What’s the best metal to have an engagement ring made in?
Certain precious metals are all-around better choices for an engagement ring.
Continue reading White Gold Vs. Platinum Engagement Rings: 9 Key Differences (2021)
The traditional 4C model is a great tool to understand how a diamond’s four main characteristics affect its price and appearance:
Continue reading The 4C’s of Moissanite (Diamond Vs. Moissanite) – 2021 UPDATE
I have been receiving email enquiries about diamond investing at a record level and I’ll gladly share my thoughts and recommendations for you to make an informed decision when considering diamonds as an investment. I promise to be as objective as possible.
Did you know that moissanite has higher brilliance, fire and sparkle than a diamond? True story!
Welcome… to a rather misunderstood topic.
If you want your engagement ring to look amazing, it’s important to ensure the main diamond is the star of the show and has all the brilliance and fire you would expect from a diamond.
Fluorescence is a little-known diamond specification that can drastically alter the price and appearance of any diamond you cross paths with.
Mother nature rolled the dice and around 30% of diamonds emit some degree of a fluorescent glow when exposed to concentrated UV light. It’s random, as you can see in the image above.
As you know there’s UV in sunlight, and although far from concentrated there is a small reaction a diamond has with the UV light in natural sunlight. Continue reading What Is Diamond Fluorescence? All the Pros and Cons Explained.
