What is not to love about a pear cut diamond? Pretty, elegant and timeless, pear cut stones have been employed in jewellery over many years. Pear cut diamonds make for popular engagement rings. Victoria Beckham, Anna Kournikova and Katherine Heigl all sport pear cut diamond rings. Below we outline our top tips for buying your…
Category Archives: Diamond Education
Discover our carefully selected range of men’s wedding rings. Our handcrafted collection of men’s wedding bands comprises both diamond set and plain metal bands in a wide variety of shapes and styles. Whether you are looking for platinum, palladium or different alloys of gold, we have something to offer you. Mixed metal styles or simply…
Diamonds are Forever but what about Lab Diamonds? Lab-grown diamonds have seen a huge surge in popularity over the past decade. Physically, chemically and aesthetically they are the same as Earth-mined diamonds. Today, lab grown diamonds account for 1-2% of the diamond jewellery industry as a whole.Typically Lab grown diamonds cost about 40% less than…
Perfect symmetry, clean lines, geometric shapes and striking gemstones are all hallmarks of Art Deco inspired jewellery. At Voltaire diamonds we are lucky to have a vast selection of Art Deco style engagement rings [1]. Here we look at some of the characteristic features of Art Deco [2]design and detail some of our finest engagement…
Round brilliant cut diamonds are famed as the King of the diamond world and are loved universally for their incredible sparkle and beauty. There is however a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to the round brilliant. By far, the most popular and most studied diamond shape, the round brilliant cut diamond…
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 transitions from day to night….
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 trilliant…
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…
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 of the most desired requirements. In…
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 a grading report? Knowing the 4Cs will help…
