by Andrew Wilson | Feb 1, 2025 | Antique Jewellery
A historic diamond necklace connected to Marie Antoinette sold for £3.8 million ($4.79 million) at Sotheby’s Geneva auction, surpassing its estimated value of $2.8 million. The piece features over 500 diamonds, some believed to originate from the French...
by Andrew Wilson | Feb 1, 2025 | Blog
Online diamond shopping offers competitive pricing and broad selection through high-resolution imagery and virtual appointments, whereas traditional retail provides tangible examination and immediate gratification. Digital platforms typically feature lower prices...
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 31, 2025 | Diamond Care Guide
You’ve worn them to dazzle at dinner parties, shine at weddings, and sparkle on special evenings out; now, it’s time to guarantee your diamonds continue to reflect those memorable moments with just as much brilliance. Let’s face it, keeping your...
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 31, 2025 | Diamond Education & Guides, Buy Diamond Jewellery
When shopping for diamonds, you’ll face seven costly traps that can drain your wallet faster than a jeweller’s polishing cloth strips away inclusions. Watch for inflated diamond certifications that overstate quality by 2-3 grades, undisclosed clarity...
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 31, 2025 | Diamond Education & Guides
Diamond certificates serve as authoritative documents that decode a stone's fundamental qualities through standardized grading systems from respected laboratories like GIA and AGS. These detailed evaluations assess the 4Cs—carat, color, clarity, and...