Valentines gift ideas 2023
By Emma Neary Valentine’s Day – the most romantic day of the year! Usually symbolled with hearts, flowers, and chocolates. Why not get creative this year with something that lasts forever and gift that special someone in your life with a beautiful piece of fine jewellery? Nothing says foreve...
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Toi et Moi rings have recently returned as a trend in the celebrity world. First brought into the public eye in 1953, John F. Kennedy proposed to his beloved Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, bringing this classic style back into the public eye. Jackie Kennedy’s stunning Emerald and Diamond toi et moi ring,...
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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...
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Pretty and pink. Oh yes please. Call me a girlie girl I’ll happily accept, if you’re gifting me a morganite. This precious pink gemstone, named after banker JP Morganite is a Beryl. This is the same family of gemstone as emeralds and aquamarines. Its hues vary from soft pinks, champagne ...
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Here at Voltaire Diamonds we hear lots about gemstone durability on a daily basis, much of which is incorrect and or subject to rumour. Here we look at the basics of gemstone durability and debunk some common myths. Gemstone durability can be defined as a stone’s ability to withstand wear, heat, l...
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Peridot …… not just a pretty green gemstone First used as a talisman in the ancient world, peridot has a long-standing mystical reputation. Here are our top 5 interesting facts about Peridot that you may not have known. Fact 1. Extraterrestrial peridot is a thing! Incredibly rare, extrat...
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