How to deal with the shrinking engagement ring budget and still exceed her expectations.
Lately, just mentioning lockdown or pandemic make me cringe, hence I will not elaborate on my opinion of the veracity of this... Read More
Fancy colour diamonds – natural and irradiated
While the white diamonds are quite well classified, when it comes to the ones with colour the information is scarce and blurred.... Read More
Diamond fluorescence and how it affects the appearance of the stone
Diamond fluorescence is a relatively new diamond property added to the already long list of abstract (for the average buyer) things to... Read More
Fancy colour diamonds in engagement rings
The use of fancy colour diamonds in engagement rings in South Africa is rather limited, quite possible due to lack of availability... Read More
Diamond prices and the value for money zone
Above and beyond the marketing pitch of the jewellery industry, a diamond is not a necessity. One can get married and even... Read More
Diamond shape – Preferences and pricing
The name diamond shape is self-explanatory. It is addressing the shape in which the rough stone is fashioned. Diamond cut on the... Read More
Diamond cut – an important quality segment
Diamond cut is often used to describe the shape of the diamond. It is however a property pertaining to the quality of... Read More
Engagement ring budget – How to buy wise
The topic of aligning the quality of your diamond and your engagement ring budget is one of the most discussed jewelry topics... Read More