Your guide to buying a loose diamond or gemstone online.
Whether you are a collector of bright shiny things or you are looking for a forever centre piece for a family heirloom, is it safe to buy a loose diamond or gemstone online, sight unseen? We strongly believe it is, if you take note of these guidelines:
love stories: Matthew and Jodie
We LOVE love and we love hearing our client’s happy stories of that “yes” moment. Read on to hear Matthew and Jodie’s story and Matthew’s experience with Hope Diamonds.
love stories: Josh and Laura
We LOVE love and we love hearing our client’s happy stories of that “yes” moment. Read on to hear Josh and Laura’s story.
love stories: Michelle and Hayley
We LOVE love and we love hearing our client’s happy stories of that “yes” moment. Read on to hear Michelle and Hayley’s story and Michelle’s experience with Hope Diamonds.
The Awe of Australian Origin Diamonds
We love a sunburnt country and as it turns out, we love its diamonds, too. It’s not surprising that the rugged beauty of Australia’s landscape would translate to the precious commodities housed beneath it, but what is surprising is the enduring value these stones seem to hold. With the gradual shift in consumer preference towards […]
How to Find the Perfect Bespoke Engagement Ring in Australia
So you’re thinking about proposing to that person who makes your heart skip a beat and pushes your buttons like no one else. You’re searching for an engagement ring that pays respect to your intended’s unique personal attributes but somehow also captures the intricacies of your journey to this point in your relationship. Choosing the […]
diamond shapes through the decades.
Diamonds have for years been the go-to gemstone for engagement rings in Australia. While designs have changed over the decades, so too have the choice of shape for the main stone. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the most sought-after diamond shapes in Australia, decade by decade.
may birthstone: emerald
Did you know that the human eye can distinguish more shades of green than any other colour? Green has long been associated with abundance, comfort and security, so this coupled with the fact our eyes can appreciate all the subtle shade variations that emeralds offer is perhaps why they have maintained their popularity for centuries.
The four c’s of diamond grading – carat
In some ways this is the simplest and most straight forward of the 4’cs. Diamond carat weight measures how much the diamond weighs. Let’s explore in more detail.
March birthstone: Aquamarine
Given that Aquamarine is known for it’s peaceful light blue colour, it may not surprise you to learn that the origin for it’s name is from the Latin words aqua meaning water and marina meaning the sea.