There are a few outstanding gems that come to mind when looking at alternative gemstones to a diamonds, especially for an engagement ring. While any gemstone can be used in an engagement ring or heirloom creation it is always best to first look at the...
THE LUSCIOUS GREEN BEAUTY Emerald is the luscious greenish blue to greenish yellow variety of the Beryl family, more on beryl another time. For now, think of it as a cousin to Aquamarine and Morganite but it is by far the most important of the Beryl...
No, not the prince song As February draws to a close, I thought I’d take the time to talk about Amethyst, this months birthstone and the purple variety of Quartz. It is a semi-precious gemstone used commonly in jewellery with its uses dating back to ancient Egyptians...
Garnets, January's birthstone and what a gem! Yet most people don’t really know much about them. The Garnet group or family encompass a wide variety of “minerals” or “gems” coming in nearly every colour imaginable from the rich and luscious greens of tsavorites to the fiery red and...
Sapphires While I’ve already written a post on Sapphires as the birthstone for September (see here) and some quality factors for sapphires (see here) I wanted to touch on the availability of different shapes, sizes and colours. This topic has the potential to get in-depth quick,...
A local jeweller forms an important part of your jewellery shopping experience. True, nowadays you can purchase anything with the click of a button, but what happens when you need expert advice on engagement rings, need to have a diamond set, or old jewellery repaired?...
Finding the right metal for your engagement ring is as important as finding the perfect diamond or coloured gemstone. When you choose the right metal for her engagement ring, it completes the look with a brilliant diamond or beautiful gemstone. You will end up creating...
The value of a diamond is determined by a set of four conditions known as the four C’s: cut, clarity, colour, and carat weight. When choosing a diamond for purchase, look for one that balances these four qualities without straining your budget. Perfect quality diamonds are...
Finding your true love is a great feeling, and you may want to take your relationship to the next level i.e. marriage. You want to make her a proposal she simply can’t refuse. That is not to suggest that her “yes” depends solely on the...