No boring history introduction here. We’ve got bigger things to do.
You’re about to dig into what makes round diamonds a fantastic diamond shape choice for an engagement ring. I’ll help you understand how pricing works, and show you specification combinations that optimise your budget – whatever it is. We’ll also talk about unique design opportunities a round diamond brings to the table.
Continue reading How To Buy The Best Round Diamond: Over 60 Useful Tips.
Diamond colour grades change in unexpectedly tiny increments.
Diamond colours range from D to Z, and as they trinkle down the alphabet the colour hue becomes more visibly prominent. Z is not a dark brown or yellow, yes, the colour is visible but far less pronounced than you would imagine.
Internet diamond colour-sheets aren’t accurate. Just see them as a visual parable to just show that colour intensifies as you slide down to Z on the colour scale.
I can tell you right here before we sail off; G and H are white to any pair of eyes. You’re better off focusing on some other characteristics like cut-grade and size when your in this boat. Continue reading How do G-Colour diamonds compare to H, and VVS-Clarity to VS?
What do you think is the single biggest complaint customers have in their dealings with jewellers?
With no runner-up in sight.
Here’s a typical scenario: You spent your hard earned money on an engagement ring, and somehow it has been damaged (bent, lost a diamond etc….) on your fiancee’s hand without an apparent cause like a car accident.
Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Engagement Ring Guarantees.
You want your engagement ring to look absolutely amazing, and so do I. Whether you’ll be sliding it on someone’s finger, or the proud recipient – the quality of this significant piece of jewellery can’t be overstated. Continue reading 11 Ways To Ensure You’re Buying a HIGH Quality Diamond. (Including a Checklist)
This is a fantastic budget-range to optimise, and your extra effort will pay off surprisingly well.
Engagement rings simply look nicer when setting with a larger center diamond. That’s why most designs you’ll cross paths with on Instagram or Google Images will be set with diamonds up to 3,00ct in weight.
You’re in a range where most rings you see online can be stunningly well executed.
If you had R30 000 to work with, there would be limits and constraints in what we can do for you. For instance; intricate metal work needs space for a designer to work his magic. As you can imagine a larger diamond creates a much roomier area to incorporate elements you love.
Sneak Peak; It’s not overly ambitious to set your sights on a 1,00ct diamond in a platinum setting. You have a good shot at proposing with the perfect custom engagement ring.
Continue reading Optimising your R70 000 Diamond Engagement Ring Budget
Finding that special someone who you wish to share your journey with should never be taken for granted. You’re in a very fortunate position.
Pairing up your proposal with the perfect engagement ring will upgrade that moment to a highlight of anyone’s life. And I’m sure that’s what you’re aiming for. Continue reading How You Can Source The Perfect Diamond.
Major shifts in the engagement ring world don’t come along every year.
Much like all other jewellery and fashion-items, there are seasonal changes, but a classy dress or suit you bought 2 years ago wouldn’t be a fashion disaster in 2017.
Over the last 15 – 20 years the whole look of an engagement ring has changed dramatically. Chunky domed yellow gold rings have been replaced by delicate platinum and white gold rings.
Continue reading THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR ENGAGEMENT RING DESIGNS (July 2017)
“Optimising” or any derivative of the word isn’t widely associated with the luxury industry. Luxury goods, by definition, refer to non-essential products wealthy individuals buy with surplus income.
After selling thousands of diamond engagement rings over the past decade I can promise you that more often than not an engagement ring is saved up for, and seen as very essential, mind you. Continue reading Optimising your R100 000+ Diamond Engagement Ring Purchase
