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The Ultimate Guide to Broome Pearls: What Makes Australian South Sea Pearls Special
When people talk about Broome pearls, they’re referring to South Sea pearls cultivated off the coast of Western Australia, particularly around Broome. The pearls come…
Read morePerth Engagement Ring Shopping Guide: What to Know Before You Buy
You’re prepared to propose. That’s exciting! But buying an engagement ring in Perth can be daunting if you don’t know what you want or where…
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 moreEmerald. 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…
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 moreFancy 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…
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 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…
Read moreDiamond Fluorescence – What’s It All About?
More recently, we have noticed that customers are enquiring about diamond fluorescence. There seems to be a little bit of confusion or whether its a…
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