White Gold vs Platinum – Pros, Cons, Which to Choose

As two of the most popular choices for ring metals, white gold and platinum are ideal for creating a visually striking appearance that is both elegant and pristine for any type of jewellery, but especially so for engagement and wedding rings.  However, many buyers often find it difficult to decide b...

Diamond Fluorescence Explained – Buyers Guide

How a diamond absorbs and reflects light is perhaps the biggest factor that contributes to its natural brilliance. Under specialised lighting conditions, however, some diamonds can react in a unique way — they glow.  This curious result is known as diamond fluorescence. In this guide, we’ll help to...

Diamond Price Guide - Diamond Costs in Australia Explained

Diamond Price Guide - Diamond Costs in Australia Explained The cost of diamonds in Australia is determined by the cut, colour, clarity, and carat of the diamond – otherwise known as the 4Cs of diamonds. Whether you’re investing in loose, wholesale diamonds or purchasing diamonds on the retail market...

April Birthstone – Diamond Birthstone Meaning & Significance

April’s birthstone is diamond. If you’re born in April, you’re lucky enough to call the diamond - widely accepted as the most beautiful stone, as your birthstone.  Traditionally, the April birthstone of diamond has been synonymous with the colourless variant that is popular in jewellery, as well as...

Moissanite vs. Lab Diamonds – Key Differences Explained

Lab diamonds or lab grown diamonds are one of the fastest growing segments in the jewellery industry. Spurred on by a seismic leap forward in market awareness, availability, and manufacturing efficiency over the past decade, more and more buyers are now considering whether they should opt for lab gr...

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...