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[…]
Why Is My Jewellery Giving Me an Allergic Reaction?
Jewellery is meant to be worn, enjoyed and treasured. But for some people, wearing a ring, necklace,[…]
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[…]
When Celebrities Create Jewellery Icons: How Famous Faces Can Build a Jewellery Brand Around a Stone, Shape or Design
From Celebrity Style to Jewellery Legacy Jewellery has always been more than an accessory. The right gemstone, cut[…]
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[…]
Red Diamonds, When Nature Creates the Impossible
There are rare diamonds. And then there are red diamonds.