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Help! My Diamond Has A Chip In It!

Diamond Advice, InsuranceNovember 4, 20132KViews 0Likes 0Comments

"My diamond has a chip in it " is one of the worst things a jeweller can hear. This is usually followed by "I thought diamonds were the hardest stone on the planet". Unfortunately, while diamonds do have the highest rating on the Mohs scale of hardness (measured out of 10), it does have weaknesses. The best…

SI2 Diamonds That Are Eye Clean, Sparkle More & Save You Money

Diamond AdviceOctober 13, 20131KViews 0Likes 0Comments

SI2 diamonds that are eye clean are becoming harder to find. They are something that takes patience and experience to find. As a qualified diamond grader, I am always searching for the most perfectly cut SI2 diamonds with the best located inclusions. Looking at a diamond's inclusion location is just like property, it is all about location,…

Antique Diamond Rings

Diamond Advice, Engagement rings, JewellerySeptember 23, 20131KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Do you have some antique diamond rings lying around in your jewellery box sitting on your dresser? Not sure what to do with them? Why not have them remodeled into something more modern that you can and want to wear? Unfortunately a lot of the rings containing antique diamonds are very out dated and,…

Pink diamonds

Advice or tips, Diamond Advice, Pink DiamondsJuly 16, 2013213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pink Diamonds, are know throughout the world, not just for their beauty, but their rarity as well. Not many people believe that their diamond engagement ring is an investment, however with pinks this is certainly the case. Pink diamonds have been know to increase in value 20% - 30% every year. Certainly they are a…

Buying Diamonds Overseas – A Defence Force Story

Advice or tips, Diamond Advice, Engagement rings, JewelleryJune 17, 2013807Views 0Likes 0Comments

Buying diamonds overseas, can often be fraught with danger. Particular if it is from a place like Afghanistan. We always recommend extreme caution when considering to purchase a diamond from a source that you don't know. If someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Case story…

What Shape and Cut For a Diamond Engagement Rings?

Diamond Advice, Engagement rings, JewelleryJune 12, 20131KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Diamond engagement rings come in all different shapes and sizes. One of the first questions most ladies ask themselves is, what shape are they? Would they like a traditional round brilliant cut, princess cut (square) or fancy cut diamond? Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Rings The round brilliant cut diamond has 58 facets, and…

5 Tips for Cleaning Your Diamonds at Home

Advice or tips, Diamond Advice, Engagement rings, WeddingMarch 3, 2013689Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cleaning your diamonds at home doesn't need to be an expensive exercise. While ultrasonic cleaners can make the job of cleaning your diamonds easier, you don't need to spend a lot of money on expensive solutions. Below are 5 tips on cleaning your diamond and how you can keep your diamond looking sparkly whether you are…