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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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28th July 2021

Brendon and Jasmine

written by Tiana
Brendon and Jasmine

Brendon and Jazz first met in 2014 when Brendon was invited by a mutual friend to come along and watch Jasmine compete in a cheerleading…

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23rd January 2019

Danielle and Rob

written by Tiana
Danielle and Rob

The epic ‘High School Sweetheart’ love story. Danielle and Robs’ love started blossoming in high school, and they’ve been together ever since.  In 2018 Rob…

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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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13th June 2018

Eric and Mandy

written by Lorna Spencer
Eric and Mandy

Eric and Mandy had their engagement, wedding rings and bridal jewellery created by Diamonds and Pearls for their special day where they tied the knot…

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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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23rd January 2018

Priya and Tom

written by Tiana
Priya and Tom

From best friends to husband and wife. Priya and Tom first met at uni at the tender age of 17. They immediately clicked and became…

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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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