Shine on You Crazy Coloured Diamonds
Shine on You Crazy Coloured Diamonds When most of us think of diamonds, we tend to think of a pure and colourless stone with no hue. But the truth is, diamonds come in a wide and diverse range of colours. The vast majority of diamonds are not pure, colourless stones,...
Diamonds: The Journey From Diamond Mine to Ring
Diamonds: The Journey From Diamond Mine to Ring From its formation, hundreds of kilometres below the earth’s surface to its brilliant metamorphosis into someone’s cherished engagement ring, the journey of a diamond from diamond mining to ring can take up to 3.3...Fighting Against Blood Diamonds- Kimberley Process
What is the Kimberly process and why is diamond tracking important when you plan to buy a diamond? In the late 1990s the Sierra Leone and Angola civil wars put the issue of conflict diamonds at the forefront of global consciousness. The broader jewellery industry was...
The History of the Diamond Engagement Ring: A Timeline
The History of the Diamond Engagement Ring: A Timeline Today, in western civilisation, diamond engagement rings are synonymous with betrothal. However, the diamond engagement ring, as we know it today, is a relatively new custom. Although diamonds were used as...
Are Diamond Prices falling in 2020?
Are diamond prices falling? Sadly, the answer is NO. Polished diamond prices are rising. Only rough diamond prices are falling. The supply of polished diamonds has dropped by 80%. Global retail sales have dropped by only 30%. It is simply SAD: Supply and Demand. Surat...
Jewellery Stamps and What They Mean
Have you ever looked on the inside of a ring and seen numbers or markings? Perhaps it isn’t located inside of a ring, but in another inconspicuous place, such as the clasp of a necklace. These are jewellery stamps and they can have various meanings. These...
Designer Earrings in Australia
Being located in one of the top ten gem-producing countries in the world has its advantages when you’re a custom jeweller. Australia has a long and storied history of designer jewellery craftsmanship. Since the early 20th century, Melbourne, in particular, has had a...
7 Stunning Gemstone Alternatives to a Diamond Engagement Ring
Choosing the perfect engagement ring is an emotional and meaningful decision. Traditionally, diamonds have been the go-to choice for engagement rings, their sparkling brilliance representing timeless love and commitment. However, gemstone alternatives to diamond...
What Is the Best Metal for Engagement Rings?
When choosing an engagement ring, every detail carries meaning—especially the metal that holds your chosen diamond or gemstone. The metal defines more than aesthetics; it sets the tone for a lifetime of wear, enhancing the brilliance of the stone it holds. At Holloway...