To determine a diamond’s worth, four key aspects must be considered: the cut of the diamond, the color of the diamond, the clarity, and the carat, which refers to the weight. Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, as well…
Have you ever experienced a dilemma when picking the right color of jewellery or deciding on a gift for someone you care about? Identifying the skin undertone of you or a loved one can aid in overcoming this problem. The…
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” goes the famous saying, and indeed, throughout history, diamonds have embodied the epitome of luxury, love, and power. From ancient civilizations to modern-day society, diamonds have held a special place in the human imagination,…
The Next Generation of Brilliance Imagine a world where you can grow a diamond as easily as you grow a plant. Welcome to the future of luxury! Lab-grown diamonds are revolutionizing the jewelry industry, offering the same brilliance and allure…
With the rise of the production and usage of lab-grown diamonds in the jewellery industry, one may start questioning how to differentiate between natural and synthetic diamond, is there anything you could rely on to be confident enough that the…
In 1867, a 15-year-old boy named Erasmus Stephanus Jacobs discovered a diamond on the Orange River in Hopetown, South Africa. The diamond was coined as the first diamond discovered in the region and was given the name of “Eureka Diamond”.…
The cut of a diamond is equally as important as the clarity, colour and carat weight. The cut grade does not only describe the shape of the diamond, it has a direct correlation to how much the diamond shows brightness,…
Diamonds have been sought after by humans across different eras. Their mesmerizing beauty and elusiveness attract the eye and mind in inexplicable ways. Throughout history, many distinct sizes, qualities, and values of diamonds have been discovered and used for various…
The three fundamental diamond cutting styles are brilliant cut, step cut, and mixed cut. The majority diamond manufacturers opt for the brilliant cut, characterised by triangular and kite-shaped facets that extend from a gem’s centre to its girdle. A modified…
Over 2,500 years ago, diamonds were first discovered in India, and in the ancient world, were said only to exist there. Up until the mid-1700s, India was a diamond’s sole source. First found after thunderstorms in the fields of central…