July’s Birthstone: The Ruby

July 4, 2018

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 a...

June 27, 2018

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...

June 8, 2018

The month of June officially marks the halfway point of 2018- which means that we have had some time now, over the past 5/6 months to study the emerging engagement ring trends of the year so far. We are totally besotted by diamonds here at Voltaire Diamonds and anything that can provide us with a [&...

April 23, 2018

When you begin your search for engagement rings you will- or likely already have- encountered a huge list of vocab that you’re only hearing about now for the first time. Solitaire is no longer just a card game- nor is a halo found solely ontop of an angel! Likewise, a princess, baguette and cushio...

March 1, 2016

We delighted to announce the winner to our “Leap Year Love” Diamond Giveaway Contest – to celebrate this year being a leap year. Watch the winning announcement here: Later this year, as well as sharing images and videos of beautiful diamond jewellery, we will announce other contest...

June 16, 2015

We are delighted to announce the winner of our “Equality Celebration” Diamond Giveaway. Watch the winning announcement here: Later this year, as well as sharing images and videos of beautiful diamond jewellery, we will announce other contests. The best way to find out about them is throu...

May 18, 2015

We are delighted to add a little sparkle to someones life today and announce the winner of our “Summer Sparkle” Diamond Giveaway. Watch the winning announcement here: Later this year, as well as sharing images and videos of beautiful diamond jewellery, we will announce other contests. Th...

February 12, 2015

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January 28, 2015

There is no denying that in the last number of years there has been a huge increase in the popularity of rose gold jewellery, but did you know there is actually no such thing as naturally occurring rose gold. The process to make Rose Gold is done by adding copper to gold to give it […]...

November 24, 2014

A lot of couples visit Voltaire Diamonds to choose an engagement ring together. However, there are many gentlemen who prefer the more traditional approach of a surprise proposal with a ring that they have specially picked out. What happens when you look to make your selection and every ring looks li...

November 6, 2014

Starbucks’ new dress code policy, which bans engagement rings and other jewelry with stones, has landed the coffee giant in hot water with many employees. Bear in mind, every time you remove an item of jewellery it is an opportunity to lose it, so if you are a Starbucks employee be very careful wh...

October 30, 2014

Despite living under one of the most oppressive regimes in the world, people in North Korea are just like us: when they get engaged, they want a ring. On the phone, that is. According to The Guardian, mobile phones are an increasingly popular engagement gift in North Korea....

October 17, 2014

It started with an answer, YES! Engagements have been around for as long as people can remember and in particular that sparkling engagement ring on a person’s finger. Where did this tradition of engagement rings come from? The idea of a “period of engagement” was introduced in the Middle Ages ...

October 13, 2014

Everyone is different and has different ideas of the perfect engagement ring. It is an unimaginably significant purchase after all- with one little piece of jewellery you are giving someone all your love, and your whole heart....

December 7, 2010

Dublin Based Diamond Jeweller At Voltaire Diamonds we are specialists in diamond engagement rings; whether it is a modern, classic design, or a vintage design from solitaires to clusters, we have a huge selection of styles, shapes and sizes to choose from. Most of our rings come with certificates fr...