Written by Rachel Thomas There are many reasons why a diamond could fall out of your engagement ring or other piece of fine jewellery. The main reason is due to the simplest explanation; stones fall out of rings due to daily wear and tear. Think of it this way: if you buy a brand-new car […]
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Feb
Feb
By Rachael Fagan When looking for the perfect diamond ring, everyone will tell you that the most important factors are the 4C’s (cut, colour, clarity and carat) but something that often gets overlooked is a diamonds fluorescence. A lot of the time, people are unclear on the effect that it has on their diamond – […]
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Jan
Jan
By Rachael Fagan Spoiling your significant other with a beautiful piece of jewellery will always get you in the good books. This is especially true when it comes to Valentines day gifts. In this current climate of lock-downs and travel restrictions, we are left with very little options other than shopping online. The process can […]
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Jan
Jan
By Rachael Fagan There are many different choices when it comes to selecting the metal for your engagement ring. For the most part, it is based solely on your preference of colour and/or choice of stones. However, when it comes to white gold and platinum – what is the difference? For many years platinum has […]
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Feb
Feb
Essentially, they are just white diamonds with many black and white inclusions. This gives a grey multi-tonal speckled effect, hence the name. They can be really rather pretty, and quite a lovely choice of diamond for people who enjoy different coloured gemstones. Another positive attribute to be mentioned about salt and pepper diamonds is that […]
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Jan
Jan
Pretty and pink. Oh yes please. Call me a girlie girl I’ll happily accept, if you’re gifting me a morganite. This precious pink gemstone, named after banker JP Morganite is a Beryl. This is the same family of gemstone as emeralds and aquamarines. Its hues vary from soft pinks, champagne to peaches and browns. Set […]
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Jan
Jan
Some may wear their hearts on their sleeves, but most of us could be seen to express details our lives through our hands. The truths we tell with our hands are unique projections of our personal realities, expressing our personalities, status, love, family life. We are story tellers, gestures, nail care and jewellery denote an array […]
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Jan
Jan
With so many options these days for diamonds of all different characteristics to suit the pocket. Perhaps size and cost are no longer the predominant factors in choosing an engagement ring. Perhaps shape or cut of stone is a novel way to personalise this symbol of love. Through the outlook of how well you know your […]
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Jan
Jan
Let’s be honest, Lab grown diamonds have a terrible name. One that implies they are synthetic mass produced fake diamonds. However, a lab diamond is a diamond, just by no means grown over the course of time deep within the earth’s mantle. For many people this might be a predominant factor to loving their diamond. […]
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Dec
Dec
A lot has changed in recent times relating to the principles, or fantasy of happily ever after. Old fantasy: Princess locked in castle tower, waits to be rescued by Prince who slays evil dragon. They live happily ever after, with pets and local wildlife helping with the chores signing a happy melody. New fantasy: Princess […]