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…
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 from countries and businesses that…
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…
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 University of Limerick and dated for seven…
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, we have…
Finding your other half was the hard part but finding which wedding band for your Big Day can bring with it its own set of challenges. Not all wedding bands will feel the same on your finger and this has more to do with the shape of the ring, rather than the type of metal.The…
What is a CAD? CAD simply stands for Computer Aided Design, which is a special software application used to design and depict anything from mechanical and engineering parts, complicated building structures to pieces of art and diamond jewellery. There can often-times be some confusion surrounding what a CAD is exactly and what is does. It…
Hearts and arrows is a term marketed to consumers as a key indicator of diamond cut quality. The cut dictates the level of sparkle and fire that the diamond will exhibit. It is arguably the most important element to consider when buying a diamond. Diamonds that are poorly cut can appear to look smaller than…
The ruby, named thanks to its vivacious red colour (Rubeus (red) in latin) is the birthstone for those lucky enough to be born in July. Symbolic of the passion and energy associated with its colour, the ruby has for centuries and throughout various cultures; been referred to as the ‘king’ over all other gemstones. The…
As you may have already guessed- the entire team here at Voltaire Diamonds are totally and utterly obsessed with all things diamond and gemstone related. If it sparkles- we’re all ears! To pay some homage to our beloved diamond, we have compiled a list of interesting diamond facts and figures: Did you know? The word…