By Belinda
The Ultimate Christmas Jewellery Gift Guide 2024
The Ultimate Christmas Jewellery Gift Guide 2024 The holiday season is upon us, bringing the joy of giving and the excitement of finding the perfect…
Read moreMay’s Verdant Gem – Emerald
May’s Verdant Gem – Emerald As the crisp autumn leaves start to appear, May arrives with its own gemstone of unparalleled beauty – the emerald….
Read moreNovember’s Golden Gem – Citrine
As the temperature begins to climb and the daylight grows longer – this month ushers in its own source of warmth and radiance – November’s…
Read moreOctober’s Shimmering Gem – Opal
October’s shimmering gem – opal. As the flowers begin to bloom, October arrives with its own unique treasure – the opal. Unlike any other gemstone,…
Read moreThe Allure of September’s Birthstone – Sapphire
As the colours of spring ushers in the month of September, it brings with it the allure of September’s birthstone – sapphire. Renowned for its…
Read moreWhite Gold Versus Platinum
How to choose the right metal for your engagement ring. As white metal jewellery is becoming more and more popular over the classic yellow gold,…
Read moreWhat is a Black Diamond?
Black Diamonds Popularised by the ‘Sex and the City 2’ movie, black diamonds are a great alternative for people with a taste for the unconventional….
Read moreCan birthstones change your life?
We often get clientele asking about birthstones and I do think this is indeed a very intriguing topic. For thousands of years, people have been…
Read moreChoosing the Metal
The choice of precious metal for your engagement and/or wedding ring is a very important decision. In the jewellery industry, Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium…
Read moreHow to select the right diamond for you
Once you have an understanding of the 4 C’s of diamond grading, how do you then apply that knowledge to selecting the right diamond for…
Read moreCaring For Your Pearls
Pearls are a precious natural gemstone, they are resilient and are meant to be worn however they require some care to ensure a lifetime of beauty….
Read moreKeep Your Diamonds Sparkling Like New
You will come across so many different home remedies for cleaning jewellery when asking Mr Google. Some are so outrageous that it makes me wonder…
Read moreAmy and Andrew
Amy and Andrew first met through mutual friends at the age of 19 years old. As their relationship grew, the topic of engagement began to…
Read moreDiamonds – The 4 Cs Explained
For many people, buying a diamond for the first time can be a daunting experience. With so many options, characteristics and price variations, it is…
Read moreSouth Sea Pearls – The Five S’s
Like diamonds, South Sea pearls also have grading systems to assess their quality. At Diamonds and Pearls Jewellery, we follow the Autore Five S grading…
Read moreThe difference between South Sea, Fresh Water and Akoya pearls
There are three main categories of cultured pearls available in today’s market. These are: South Sea Fresh Water and Akoya. Each type of pearl is…
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