When choosing a diamond, one of the first decisions to make is its shape. The classic round brilliant remains the most popular, but there are many beautiful alternatives – known as fancy shapes – such as pear, oval, or heart, each with its own unique character. Every shape has its own advantages, from maximising sparkle to creating a distinctive style. The right choice comes down to personal taste and what best reflects the wearer. To help you decide, we’ve outlined the m

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An earring back (also called a fitting or closure) is the small, often-overlooked part of an earring that keeps it in place and stops it slipping out of the ear. There's a surprising amount of choice out there, each with its own quirks, and the best way to find the one that suits you is simply to try a few on. In the meantime, here's a proper, honest look at the main types of earring closures to help you make a more informed choice. Classic stud earrings come with backs rangi

There are two major categories of fine jewellery shoppers: ones who admire its sparkling beauty and others appreciating its increasing...

Sometimes, you just want a piece of jewellery that would make a perfect set and match your collection. Or you may want a matching earring to replace a lost one. Or you may be thinking about redesigning a heirloom piece to reflect your style and preferences to be able to finally start wearing it. Other times, you want something completely new, memorable, and meaningful to mark a milestone. Bespoke jewellery can offer an especially unique and beautiful way of encapsulating and

Teal sapphires are a unique and captivating gemstone. Teal sapphires combine different degrees of blue, green, yellow, and gray. There are at least six different varieties of teal sapphires, each showing a different combination/percentage of these colours. The dominant colours are usually a deep aquatic blue and a vivacious forest green. So called Mermaid Sapphires show a rare, precise 50-50 ratio of blue and green colour. The mythical mermaid seemed the perfect namesake for

Shopping for fine jewellery can often feel like navigating a maze. With prices that seem to fluctuate unpredictably and a plethora of choices that can be overwhelming, it’s easy to feel lost. However, you don’t need to drain your bank account to own beautiful, high-quality pieces. This guide will help you make informed purchasing decisions without sacrificing quality, ultimately allowing you to avoid overpaying. Understanding Jewellery Pricing Before diving into the shopping

How did it Start? I believe it all started before I was born, actually. My mother has always loved exquisite fine jewellery but it’s always been out of her reach. She also shared with me how she was secretly hoping to receive jewellery from her family which never happened. She even had a book about gemstones at home which I liked a lot as a little girl. As a professional artist she would paint daily looking at her hands and imagining beautiful rings on her fingers. Eventually

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Moissanite sells for about a tenth of what mined diamonds do but the two gems have strikingly similar appearance and durability. Moissanite was originally discovered in its natural form in the late 19th century by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Henri Moissan at an Arizona meteorite strike site called Canyon Diablo (Devil’s Canyon). Moissan originally mistaken the moissanite fragments for diamonds, but later fell under the new rock’s spell and devoted his life to recreating it. F

Rings are beautiful, but they are not one size fits all. Novice fine jewellery shoppers are often surprised by the need to figure out their own or a loved one's precise ring size before buying. Shopping online is no different. In fact, it often makes the problem even more noticeable. Different brands use various measurement systems, and sizes can vary slightly from jeweller to jeweller or brand to brand. Because of this, double-checking your ring size is essential. With the r

Japanese Akoya pearls range in size from as small as 2mm to as large as 10mm. Pearls below 6.0mm in size are considered to be on the...

What are the benefits of handmade jewellery vs mass manufactured jewellery? 1. Better quality. When buying from a reputable jeweller,...

Ever wondered what kind of jewellery you should buy for long term wearability? The kind of jewels you will still be wearing for years to...

In honor of September’s official birthstone, we aim our spotlight on the “Blue Giant of the Orient,” a gem that’s not only the largest...

Understandably, colour is the single most important factor when evaluating coloured gems. Generally, the more attractive a gem’s color,...

Corundum is the mineral species that includes both sapphire and ruby as varieties. Red corundum is known as ruby and all other coloured corundum (including colourless, or white sapphire as it is known in the trade) is sapphire. Sapphire is generally known as a blue gemstone but surprisingly it comes in a wide range of colours and quality variations. In general, the more intense and uniform the colour is, the more valuable the stone. Sapphires that are not blue are known as fa

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A family business in Polynesia shows how raising pearls can benefit marine life. When Josh Humbert inspects his farm, he dives into the...

Sustainability is an important consideration If you want the piece of jewellery you are wearing to benefit, not damage the world. From...