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Mastering the Basics of Diamond Grading: Your Guide to Diamond Quality Assessment
When it comes to diamonds, understanding their quality is not just a luxury—it's an art and a science combined. Every facet, every sparkle tells a story of craftsmanship, rarity, and value. But how do you truly assess a diamond's worth beyond its dazzling appearance? This is where diamond grading steps in, offering a structured way to evaluate these precious stones. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, mastering the basics of diamond grading is essential
The Sapphire Buying Guide: How to Choose a Stone Worth Keeping
Sapphires have been coveted by royalty, clergy, and collectors for centuries. Today they sit at the centre of some of the most significant jewellery commissions in the world — from engagement rings to heirloom necklaces that pass between generations. Yet for all their fame, sapphires remain widely misunderstood. Many buyers arrive at the counter knowing only that they want blue, and leave uncertain whether what they paid was fair, or whether the stone will hold its beauty ove
Rolex to Auction Four Unique Gem-Set Daytona Watches for $4.9 Million — in Aid of Federer Foundation and Re:wild
When Rolex commits to a charity auction, it does not do it quietly. The Swiss manufacture — a company that has never offered a one-off model through public sale in its modern history — will bring four unique versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona to Phillips in London on September 28, with every franc raised going to two causes: the Federer Foundation, which funds educational access for children in Southern Africa and Switzerland, and Re:wild, the conservation or
The Industry Is Dropping “Lab-Grown.” Here Is What Comes Next.
One word is about to change the way the entire jewellery industry talks about man-made stones. And the organisations leading the shift are the oldest and most authoritative in the business. CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is preparing to vote at its centenary congress this week on removing the terms “laboratory-grown” and “laboratory-created” from its Gemstone Blue Book, replacing both with a single, starker word: “synthetic.” The vote is scheduled for Monday, 7 Sep
The Emerald Buying Guide: How to Choose a Fine Emerald with Confidence
Emeralds occupy a singular place in the world of fine gemstones. Prized by Egyptian pharaohs, favoured by Mughal emperors, and worn today by collectors who understand that no two stones are alike, the emerald is both the most forgiving and the most misunderstood of the precious gems. Buying one well requires a different frame of reference than buying a diamond. The rewards, when you get it right, are extraordinary. What Makes an Emerald an Emerald The emerald is the green var
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What Every Buyer Needs to Know Before Choosing a Stone
There is no question reshaping the fine jewellery conversation more thoroughly right now than this one: should I buy a lab-grown diamond or a natural one? It sounds simple. The answer is not. Both are real diamonds. Both are graded by the same gemological laboratories. Both will sit in your ring, your necklace, your heirloom. And yet the two stones represent fundamentally different propositions — in origin, in rarity, in long-term value, and in what they mean to the person we
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The Emerald Buying Guide: How to Choose a Fine Emerald with Confidence
Emeralds occupy a singular place in the world of fine gemstones. Prized by Egyptian pharaohs, favoured by Mughal emperors, and worn today by collectors who understand that no two stones are alike, the emerald is both the most forgiving and the most misunderstood of the precious gems. Buying one well requires a different frame of reference than buying a diamond. The rewards, when you get it right, are extraordinary. What Makes an Emerald an Emerald The emerald is the green var
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OPINIONS | Is Proposing with an Engagement Ring Still Worth It in 2025?
Explore the meaning of engagement rings in 2025. Compare natural vs. lab-grown diamonds and find the perfect diamond ring that reflects your love and values.
May 6, 20255 min read
A Guide to Luxury Metals in Fine Jewelry: Platinum, 18K Gold, and Silver
In the realm of luxury jewelry, the choice of metal profoundly shapes a piece’s aesthetic, durability, cultural resonance, and value....
May 3, 20255 min read
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