Where Did My Diamond Come From?
A diamond may have been mined in Botswana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Angola, Namibia, Lesotho, Russia or[…]
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[…]
Fancy Colour Diamonds, From Hollywood Statement to the Ultimate Collectable
For generations, the traditional diamond engagement ring has been dominated by the classic colourless stone. But the[…]
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[…]
Diamond Light Return: How Cut, Angles and Facets Control the Way a Diamond Performs
A diamond is far more than a beautiful gemstone. It is a precisely engineered optical crystal, and[…]