HPHT vs. CVD Lab Grown Diamonds – Key Differences Explained

Lab grown diamonds, or man-made diamonds are amongst the fastest growing segments in the jewellery industry. Whilst the technology dates back to the 1950s, it has only been over the past few years where we have seen lab grown diamonds begin to breakthrough with mass market appeal. The latest researc...

How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?

Understand how lab grown diamonds are made and the two types of manufacturing processes - High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), that are used to make lab grown diamonds. In this article, we’ll provide comprehensive insights into how scientists use these two manuf...

What is Diamond Carat Weight? Diamond Carat Size Guide

Buying a diamond can be a confusing process if you don’t know what to look for, especially when it comes to diamond carat weight. Natural diamonds are such a precious commodity that an entire industry has been built around them — complete with special terms like “carat” that were created to measure...

What is Diamond Clarity? The Quality of Diamonds

What is diamond clarity, and how does it affect the quality of a diamond? When it comes to determining the quality of a diamond, the 4Cs are used as the international industry standard.  Colour, clarity, cut and carat weight each have their own place in the grading of a diamond, but diamond clarity...

How to Insure Engagement Rings and Diamond Jewellery

Whether you’re buying loose diamonds, diamond jewellery, or a diamond engagement or wedding ring, you’re making a significant investment - one that you’ll likely want to protect. At GS Diamonds, we always recommend insuring diamond rings and jewellery to protect their sentimental and financial value...

What is an Eternity Ring and What Does it Mean?

Love, commitment, trust. These are the values that have held the relationship between you and your soulmate together — since that special moment when you both said, ‘I do’. After all those years of bliss, you would’ve run the gamut of romantic gestures, and it can become hard to look for new ways to...

6 Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: Keep Your Love Story Alive with These Romantic Gifts

Six years of married life is a testament to the beautiful love story you have created with your soulmate. But before flipping to the next chapter, why not pause for a moment to celebrate your 6 year wedding anniversary? 

9 Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: Make Your Spouse Smile with These Unforgettable Gifts

It’s the penultimate year before a full decade as a married couple, but don’t slouch just yet! Your 9 year wedding anniversary is the perfect time to remind your partner what makes your relationship so special and how much happiness they bring you. Do something they’ll remember and cherish just as m...

8 Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts: Express Your Love with These Heartfelt Gift Options

The memories you make in your marriage are everlasting and abundant, and your 8 year wedding anniversary is a testament to your infinite love for each other. As you edge nearer to the illustrious decade mark, you get closer to eternity with your partner. We know it can be hard to express that in a s...

7 Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas to Cherish Your Memories

From the first time you held hands to the day you exchanged wedding vows, each and every memory makes up the journey of your love with your significant other. Take a trip down memory lane on your 7 year wedding anniversary and look back on some of your favourite memories with your partner – this ann...

1 Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas They Will Love

As a married couple, your wedding anniversary is a unique and personal celebration where you can look back on your year together, celebrate milestones, and reflect on the whirlwind romance that has carried you from “I do” to one year of marriage. Celebrating the one-year wedding anniversary is a bi...