Category: Helpful Tips

Often people think that “carat” refers to a diamond’s size, and certainly the bigger the carat the larger the diamond. But it is actually the weight of the gem that we measure in carat. The name carat is derived from the carob seed, which has been used since ancient... Continue reading

Diamonds have often been compared to water or ice as people try to describe the clarity of the fabulous gem. The Ancient Greeks thought diamonds were the tears of gods – divine water for sure! Water is also one of the oldest terms in diamond grading: Diamonds of the... Continue reading

Did you know we’ve been losing gems from our jewellery – or the piece altogether –  as far back as Ancient Roman times? Archaeologists recently uncovered over 30 gems from the drain of an ancient roman pool in Carlisle.  They also found over 40 women’s hairpins and 35 beads,... Continue reading

We value diamonds for their crystal clear and sparkly brilliant nature. The better the cut and clarity, the better the brightness and sparkle of the gem. However, no matter how good the cut or clarity, the body colour of the rough diamond will determine the final white brightness of... Continue reading

Diamonds are unique in their mirror-like reflections – the technical term is adamantine lustre (and yes, hence the name diamond!). No other gem reflects back as much light as a diamond’s flat surface. And lots of flat surfaces make for lots of little mirrors – enter the faceted diamond.... Continue reading

Looking for that perfect gift? Let us help you find the right piece for your special person and pocket. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of exceptional design jewellery and it can help to use our filters to narrow down the offering. You can use filters like... Continue reading