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Does a famous brand make jewellery more valuable
Does a Famous Jewellery Brand Make a Better Diamond?

The luxury of the name, the value of the stone, and what happens when you come to

How can you prove the provenance of a polished diamond?
Where Did My Diamond Come From?

A diamond may have been mined in Botswana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Angola, Namibia, Lesotho, Russia or[…]

The next phase of the lab-grown diamond market
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Is the Era of Falling Prices Coming to an End?

What was once promoted as a lower-cost alternative to natural diamonds has become dramatically cheaper as manufacturers[…]

Modern twist to old designs
Classic Diamonds, Reimagined: How Modern Jewellery Design Is Bringing Old Favourites Back to Life

Changing the diamond shape changes the entire look The modernisation of classic jewellery is not limited to the[…]

When Time Becomes an Investment
The Rise of the Luxury Watch: When Time Becomes an Investment

From Rolex and Omega to Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, the world of fine watchmaking[…]

The Right Diamond for the Right Style
What Diamond Jewellery Can Men Wear?

Men are increasingly wearing diamonds in everything from understated wedding bands and cufflinks to bold Cuban-link bracelets[…]

Few diamonds capture the imagination quite like a natural Fancy Vivid blue diamond. In 2023, one of the most remarkable examples in recent years the 11.28-carat Infinite Blue attracted worldwide attention when Sotheby’s Hong Kong offered it as a single-lot auction.
The Infinite Blue: The Extraordinary Story Behind a $25 Million Blue Diamond

Rare blue diamond from South Africa’s Cullinan Mine demonstrates why colour, origin and rarity can transform a[…]

Don't Assume a Damaged Diamond Is Worthless
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 diamonds
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[…]

The pear shape, sometimes called a teardrop cut
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.[…]

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