You’ll never guess how often we’re asked about “this seller is cheaper than you, why can’t you do it cheaper?”……………. This guide will hopefully help you understand the “cheap diamond” myth… In a basic message,...
Diamond Ring A few tips on selecting a diamond ring Finding the right engagement ring is strictl y a matter of personal style. A simple ring with a single stone is called a solitaire and can make for a...
Introduction Sapphires derive their name from the Latin word "sapphirus", meaning blue, and are often referred to as the "gem of the heavens" or the "celestial gem" as their colours mirror the sky at...
Ok, so we all know the basic 4C’s. But there so much more to buying an engagement or any ring for that matter. So how do you find the perfect stone for that perfect engagement ring or for any ring? No two...
Buying Jewellery as an Investment Jewellery as an Investment We are often asked about buying jewellery as an investment. Even more frequently we get customers telling us that jewellery in an investment, or so...
Synthetic Diamonds The first synthetic diamonds were produced by General Electric in 1954. A synthetic diamond is basically a rock that has the durability, refractive index and hardness of a natural diamond...
Colored Diamonds Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage these days. Gemologists have developed new ways to create versions that are affordable for the average person - by treating less desirable diamonds....
Diamond Scams When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds....
Coloured Gemstones Gemstones come in many varied colours due to the chemical compounds they contain it is for this reason that they also display different physical characteristics such as hardness,...
At Platinum Diamonds we carry all the main diamond shapes including round, princess, marquise, oval, heart, pear, emerald, cushion, asscher and trillion among others. Platinum Diamonds recommends you to read...