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10 Things To Know Before Buying a Diamond: Part One
Purchasing a diamond can seem quite daunting when confronted with all the terminology and specifications used in making a selection. However, you don’t need to be a diamond expert to make a confident...
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What Makes a Diamond Sparkle?
Diamonds are notoriously known for their sparkle and shine, but in the rough this is not the case. The crystallised carbon has to go through several processes in order for it to look like the finished...
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10 Steps to Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring
Deciding on the perfect engagement ring to give to your intended is extremely challenging if you don’t know where to start. Here is a 10 step simple guide to choosing the right ring for her. Before...
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What are ideal diamond proportions?
Proportions determine a diamond’s brilliance (the amount of light reflected back to your eye), fire (the flashes of colour due to prismatic separation into the colours of the rainbow) and scintillation...
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What are the differences between diamond grading labs?
Consumers need to be aware that there are variations between different diamond labs when making a diamond purchase. Although many reputable jewellers offer uncertified diamonds with their own brand...
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Choosing a Diamond: Size v.s Quality
The term ‘rock’ is commonly used to describe a diamond of a significant size, and so along with this our intrigue over big stones has grown. Its a popular word when describing celebrity engagement...
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Diamond Cut Part 1: Table and Depth Percentage
The cut of a diamond determines how well the stone reflects light. This reflection is responsible for the gem’s brilliance or overall sparkle. There are many aspects to a stone which contribute to...
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Diamond Cut Part 2: Crown and Pavilion Angles
In part one of this series we discussed how the Table and Depth Percentage effect the cut of a diamond. In part of two, we’ll take a look at the last two important factors of cut, the crown and...
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All you need to know about diamonds: CUT
The cut is perhaps the most fundamental attribute to consider when it comes to judging a diamond. However, it is also often one of the most complex and confusing terms. We have used cut in its most...
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