Diamond Shapes Chart & Buying Guide

In your search for the ideal diamond, you’ll eventually be faced with the choice of diamond shape for your stone. Different diamond shapes can dynamically change the appearance of any jewellery, and picking the right one can make all the difference in overall design and aesthetics. Our diamond shape...

Diamond Clarity Chart

What is Diamond Clarity? Diamond clarity refers to how flawless a diamond is — simply put, the better the clarity of a diamond, the more flawless it is.  Being naturally formed in the earth under immense pressure for thousands of years, diamonds don’t get damaged easily. Still, diamonds can end up w...

Diamond Colour Guide: Chart, Scale & Grading

Colour is one of the 4Cs — the main factors to consider when it comes to buying a diamond. This guide to diamond colour is designed to help buyers understand the impact that diamond colour can have on a stone’s value, price, and overall brilliance.  What is Diamond Colour?  The term "colour" pertain...

Diamond Cut Grade Chart & Guide for Buyers

This guide explores how different grades of diamond cuts are assessed and graded according to the quality of their cut. This diamond cut grading system from the Gemological Institute Of America (GIA) plays a key role in determining the quality and value of a diamond.    [H3] Table of Contents Dia...

Are Fancy Coloured Diamonds Real Diamonds?

Fancy, or coloured diamonds, are not new. They’ve been around for decades, but are often less common than traditional, clear diamonds. So, are they real diamonds? Whether you’re looking for a stone to complete your engagement ring or complement a bespoke piece of jewellery, we’re here to help provid...

Should Your Bride and Groom Wedding Bands Match?

So you’re getting married, you’ve chosen the engagement ring, and now you’re considering wedding rings. Should your wedding rings match your partner’s?  Having already got the answer to ‘Will you marry me?’, most couples will eventually come to the question of whether their wedding bands should matc...

Solitaire vs. Diamonds Rings – What is the Difference?

When it comes to finding the perfect engagement ring, many buyers are left pondering the difference between a solitaire and a diamond engagement ring. However, for many, understanding the difference between a diamond and a solitaire ring will leave them scratching their head. So then, what exactly i...

Do Lab-Grown Diamonds Hold Their Value?

Diamonds are rare, beautiful gemstones that have long been associated with elegance, wealth and status – all the more reason they are so sought after for engagement rings. Once exclusively mined from the Earth, diamonds can now be grown in dedicated laboratory environments. These lab-created diamond...

Engagement Rings Styles – Your Essential Guide to Decide

With so many metal hues, diamond cuts and settings to choose from, picking a special ring to propose to your person can feel like an overwhelming task. There are so many beautiful styles of engagement rings to choose from, so how do you pick the one that will set their heart aflutter?   In this arti...

Platinum vs White Gold Engagement Rings: Which Metal Should You Choose?

Wedding bands are not only a symbol of love in marriage, but a lasting token to show your commitment to your partner. As such,choosing the right ring is no small feat. When considering what style you will pick, often the first port of call is to decide on the metal.  Although similar in appearance,...

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...