Can Diamonds Be Damaged? Understanding Chips, Abrasions, Burns and Diamond Repairs
A diamond can resist being scratched while still being capable of chipping, fracturing, cleaving or breaking if[…]
Selling Jewellery: How to Make the Right Decision When Sentiment and Value Collide
Selling a piece of jewellery is rarely just a financial decision. Whether you are selling because of a[…]
Pear-Shaped Diamonds Are Back, Meghan Markle and Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Put the Teardrop Cut Back in the Spotlight
The pear shape, sometimes called a teardrop cut, combines characteristics of the round brilliant and marquise cuts.[…]
Protect Your Jewellery, How to Check Your Jewellery Before You Lose It.
Fine jewellery is designed to be worn and enjoyed, but even the best-made piece will experience wear[…]
Best Place to Buy Diamonds in Australia: Knowledge, Experience and Confidence
One of the most important questions a diamond buyer should ask is: Who graded the diamond? A grading report[…]
The Diamond Market Has Changed, Could This Be the Time to Buy?
The diamond market is going through one of the most significant periods of change in recent decades.[…]
The Art of Negotiating When Buying Jewellery
Buying fine jewellery should be an enjoyable experience. But when you are spending thousands or even tens[…]
GIA Alert: CVD Rough Made to Mimic Natural Diamond
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has issued an important warning after examining a 6.87-carat, near-colourless CVD[…]
The changing romance of diamonds and jewellery
Swarovski’s chief executive has told the Financial Times that falling prices for laboratory-grown diamonds are enabling more[…]
GIA Examines a Remarkable Colour-Treated Purple Diamond
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has examined a fascinating 3.93-carat Type Ib purple diamond that had[…]