by Andrew Wilson | Feb 3, 2025 | Diamond Education & Guides
Diamond pricing reflects the intricate interplay of five crucial elements: carat weight, shape, cut quality, clarity, and color grades. Carat weight serves as the primary value driver, with larger stones commanding exponentially higher prices because of their rarity.... 
by Andrew Wilson | Feb 2, 2025 | Diamond Education & Guides
Common diamond buying mistakes include rushing decisions without proper research, overlooking certification quality, and focusing solely on carat weight during neglecting cut quality. Buyers often fall prey to misleading discounts or compromise on reputable sellers... 
by Andrew Wilson | Feb 1, 2025 | Eco-Friendly Diamond Jewellery
Sustainable diamonds offer ethically conscious consumers two primary alternatives: lab-grown stones, which are molecularly identical to mined diamonds, and recycled jewels sourced from vintage pieces. These choices significantly reduce environmental impact, with... 
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... 
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 31, 2025 | Benefits of Purchasing Jewellery
Selecting a reputable jeweler requires careful consideration of multiple factors, including industry certifications like AGS and JA, verified customer reviews, and the presence of graduate gemologist credentials. A trustworthy jeweler provides detailed documentation... 
by Andrew Wilson | Jan 30, 2025 | Diamond Education & Guides
Diamond inclusions, nature's fingerprints within these precious stones, reveal more than aesthetic imperfections. Although jewelers may highlight a stone's brilliance, internal characteristics significantly impact durability, value, and optical performance....
