July 29, 2019

Most of you will have heard of colourless diamonds, black diamonds, yellow diamonds and maybe even pink diamonds. However what about grey diamonds, and why have they boomed in popularity in recent years? Grey diamonds are somewhat of an enigma. Considered beautiful by many, grey diamonds are rare, m...

July 26, 2019

While diamonds are still the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, other coloured gemstones including Morganite are becoming increasingly sought after. The soft pink hues of Morganite make it a subtle and noteworthy choice for an engagement ring. Morganite Engagement Rings Dublin Here at Volta...

July 16, 2019

Classic Stud Earrings You can’t go wrong with a pair of classic stud earrings. Simple, elegant and versatile, you can take these from desk to dinner. Classic Diamond Set Hoop Earrings Whether half or fully set with diamonds, hoop earrings are a wardrobe staple. Casual or formal, this style easily ...

July 11, 2019

In The Mood for Something Fancy? Did you know that all diamond shapes other than round are referred to as fancy? Here we will break down the top 5 things you should know about fancy cut diamonds. Fancy Cut diamonds can be split into 3 main groups Modified brilliants: Oval, pear, heart, marquise and ...

July 5, 2019

Carat weight may seem like one of the most straight forward 4Cs however there is a lot more to carat weight than meets the eye! Here we cover the most important facts about carat weight and dispel a few myths too. What is Carat weight? In short, carat is the unit of measurement for the […]...

June 22, 2019

Here at Voltaire diamonds, one of the most frequent words we hear from our clients when referring to our diamonds is sparkle. Indeed ‘sparkle’ is the operative word, as this phenomenon is what makes diamonds the world’s most coveted gemstone. When it comes to engagement rings, sparkle is one o...

April 17, 2019

Now widely referred to as a diamond grading report, a certificate is a special piece of documentation that accompanies your diamond purchase. A grading report  information about your diamond’s quality and offers you the assurance that you are getting a diamond graded without bias. How to read...

March 11, 2019

Once thought to protect sailors on the open sea, aquamarine is now a popular and highly desirable gemstone. If shades of blue and green are your thing, then this may just be the gemstone for you! You may have heard of Aquamarine, but have you heard of Beryl? Beryl is one of the most notable [&hellip...

November 7, 2018

At Voltaire diamonds, we believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between good quality, good value and doing good when it comes to purchasing your dream engagement ring. With this in mind, we understand how important it is for you to feel completely confident that your engagement ring was sourced...

November 3, 2018

Another wonderful proposal story that will melt your heart <3 Cormac & Luis Cormac & Luis met in London but recently settled down in Ireland. I got a great relocation package with my company and moved back to Ireland at the start of this year. Luis and I have been together for 3 years and...

October 1, 2018

Here at Voltaire Diamonds, we absolutely love a good proposal story.With the most popular proposal times of Christmas and New Year’s Eve beckoning, wethought why not kick off the romantic season sharing proposal stories from our very own clients. Sean & Emma Sean & Emma met at the Univ...

July 31, 2018

If you have ever attended a wedding in a culture removed from that of your own you may have already experienced at least a few different wedding customs, superstitions and good luck practises. From the bride throwing the bouquet to being spit on by your future father in law after saying your vows, w...