The Diamond Rainbow
When you are searching for a diamond, one of the quality you are looking for is the purity of the gem. In the case of the diamond, a stone made of a single element –carbon, you normally seek for the…
Constantin Torroni
My passion for jewellery comes from my family, gemstone dealers for six generations. I had the luck to follow this path by obtaining my GIA diploma in New York. I look forward to continuing this wonderful legacy.
The story behind the famous slogan : A diamond is forever
You have probably all heard this expression: A Diamond Is Forever. If you think it has anything to do with James Bond, that was a good guess but we are talking about something else! With Ian Fleming’s novel ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ written…
Magic Size: A Guide to Optimize Our Diamond Purchase
Diamonds are valued according to four main characteristics, the famous 4Cs – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight. Each of these attributes is used to describe the stones with standard notions in order to compare the stones equally everywhere in the…
The Jewellery Museums Tour
The holiday season is here! You are probably preparing some visits you will make in regard to your selected destination. If you are passionate about jewellery, you might be interested to discover some of the most beautiful collections available to the public.…
Fluorescence in Diamonds
Imagine the scene, you are at a nightclub, ready to celebrate your recent engagement. Then, you pass under an ultraviolet lamp and your diamond ring starts to glow a strange blue light. What’s going on? Is it a fake diamond…
The Symbolic Meaning of Diamonds Throughout the Centuries
Diamonds are undoubtedly powerful gemstones! People have always attributed great virtues and powers to them. Up till this day, these beliefs have survived over the centuries and have influenced our imagination around diamonds. Let’s discover together how the symbolism of…
The Kimberley Process
Have you seen the movie Blood Diamond? If not, here is a short summary to refresh your memory. During the civil war of the late 90’s in Sierra Leone, Leonard DiCaprio (aka Danny Archer) meets a miner who has managed…
History of Diamond Cutting
The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek “adamas” which means indomitable. Its incredible properties of hardness gave it this name. It is the hardest mineral in the world (10 on the Mohs scale for scratches)! So, you are probably wondering: how…
The Use of Jewels/Gems in Watchmaking
Do you know that your mechanical watches contain jewels? Most modern movements include sapphires or rubies in their concepts. So, what is their function? Is a diamond watch just for beauty? Let’s take a look at the purpose of these…
Jewellery as a Gift
Gifts have always been an incredible way to cherish our loved ones. This age-old tradition is deeply anchored in our society, and it has an important role all along the special events that mark our lives. Whether it is for…
Create Your Own Custom Jewellery: Find Inspiration!
Are you looking for a really special piece of jewellery to give as a gift or to treat yourself? You already looked at everything, but you can’t find anything that fits your personality. Perhaps you’ve thought about making your own…