Choosing the right gemstone for an engagement ring can be a difficult decision as there are so many potential options but unfortunately, not all of them are a good option. This is because an Engagement Ring is subject to quite a bit of wear a tear throughout its life and no other piece of jewelry … Read more
Pink Diamonds are one of the rarest types of Diamonds, with only 0.01% of mined Diamonds estimated to be gem-quality pink and this rarity, combined with the beautiful colour and look of the stones means that they are also quite expensive. But even amongst the rare and valuable there are exceptions and in this post, … Read more
In this post we are going to be looking at the 10 most expensive Rubies ever sold at public auction and they have a combined sale price of over $100 Million! Part of the famed ‘big four’ gemstones, Rubies are only beaten by Diamonds when it comes to sale prices and achieve prices much higher … Read more
Stone setting is one of the most important (and in demand) skills when it comes to jewellery making and it is the only skill that I really wanted to learn. But the problem is that there is a lack of information online about how to get started, which is why I’ve created this post as … Read more
In this post we will be looking at the ten most expensive Diamonds ever sold at auction. Diamonds hold a special place amongst gemstones and are more desirable than any of the other of the big four gemstones (Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald). As you will see from this list, fancy colour diamonds, especially blue and … Read more
Claw or Prong Settings (depending on where you live!) are one of the most popular styles of settings, especially for engagement rings but how do you successfully set a stone into a claw setting? Well, that is what I am going to show you in this post, but unlike many other guides out there, I … Read more
If you are creating/designing/choosing a piece of jewelry, whether it is a ring, pendant or a pair of earrings with diamonds or colored gemstones, you need to choose the right type of setting. That is why in this post, I have listed 10 of the most popular types and styles of settings that you can … Read more
In this post we will be looking at the five largest cut diamonds in the world. All these diamonds have come from extraordinary rough crystals that have been found in the mines of India or Africa and then cut by some of the finest diamond cutters in history. The value of these diamonds is beyond … Read more