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4th November 2023

November’s Golden Gem: Citrine

written by Belinda
November’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…

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5th October 2023

October’s Shimmering Gem – Opal

written by Belinda
October’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,…

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1st September 2023

The Allure of September’s Birthstone – Sapphire

written by Belinda
The 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…

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1st August 2018

Peridot. The August Birthstone.

written by Lorna Spencer
Peridot. The August Birthstone.

This birthstone is the gem variety of the mineral Olivine, which is found in peridotite rock, formed inside the earth’s mantle, and brought to the…

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4th July 2018

Ruby. The July Birthstone.

written by Lorna Spencer
Ruby. The July Birthstone.

In the ancient language of Sanskrit, Ruby is called Ratnaraj, translated as king of precious stones, which comes as no surprise. Rubies have long been…

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1st June 2018

Pearl. The June Birthstone.

written by Lorna Spencer
Pearl. The June Birthstone.

Here at Diamonds And Pearls, we (surprisingly ;) love pearls! If you are born in the month of June, you are very lucky because pearl…

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2nd May 2018

Emerald. The May Birthstone.

written by Lorna Spencer
Emerald. The May Birthstone.

Emerald has been a favourite in jewellery design for centuries, from when Cleopatra wore the gem in her royal adornments, to today, being used as…

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27th April 2018

The perfect gift for Mother’s Day

written by Lorna Spencer
The perfect gift for Mother’s Day

Looking to find the perfect gift for Mum for this years Mother’s Day? We have handpicked some of our timeless favourites. View here. Or visit…

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13th April 2018

What is rhodium plating?

written by Lorna Spencer
What is rhodium plating?

Understanding the process and its benefits.   Rhodium is a precious metal and it is a member of the platinum family, which makes it naturally…

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12th April 2018

White Gold Versus Platinum

written by Belinda
White 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,…

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28th February 2018

What is a Black Diamond?

written by Belinda
What 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….

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24th November 2017

Can birthstones change your life?

written by Belinda
Can 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…

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23rd October 2017

Anniversary Gift Ideas

written by Diamonds Pearls
Anniversary Gift Ideas

When it comes to shopping for an anniversary gift, the options are endless! There are the traditional ideas, which consist of cotton, paper, wood and…

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13th July 2017

The 6 Step Guide To Choosing The Perfect Engagement Ring

written by Diamonds Pearls
The 6 Step Guide To Choosing The Perfect Engagement Ring

Looking for the perfect engagement ring but don’t know where to start? We can help you with “The 6 Step Guide To Choosing The Perfect…

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10th June 2017

Fancy Shape Diamonds

written by belinda.madonini
Fancy Shape Diamonds

While traditionally round diamonds are the first choice for many engagement rings, fancy shape diamonds are becoming popular.  There are mainly nine different types of…

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30th March 2017

Choosing the Metal

written by Belinda
Choosing 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…

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