By Emma Neary When shopping for the perfect diamond, researching the 4 c’s is the first thing most will do. However, there is another factor that tends to get overlooked – the length to width ratio. Mainly relevant when shopping for fancy cut diamonds, the length to width ratio determines the proportions of your…
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Engagement rings will always be a completely personal choice for every couple. Your ring should speak of your style and individuality. There is no right or wrong choice when it comes to picking your ring but here at Voltaire we have notices these styles gaining popularity and predict them to be the trends of 2021…
Mother’s Day is approaching fast and if you are still on the hunt for that perfect gift (don’t worry, we won’t tell them you forgot!) for the special mother in your life, we have got you covered here at Voltaire. We have chosen a few beautiful gifts that any mother would love and if you…
Written by Rachael Fagan Today’s couples are always looking for a way to make their engagement rings unique. Three stone rings give modern day couples the perfect opportunity to select a classic style but add their very own twist by selecting a personalised combination of diamonds. Whatever centre stone you choose, there is a wide…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Although also quite appealing no, I don’t mean a carbonara. Carbonado diamonds, aka black diamonds are the toughest of all, natural diamonds. The dark, metallic grey to black lustre from these stones have an intriguing allure of their own, quite different to the fire, sparkle, and translucency of a white diamond. Black diamonds have been…