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Sadly, for many reasons, some marriages simply aren’t meant to be. There are often early obstacles to overcome when it comes to truly moving on and though divorce signals the end of a marriage, it can also be seen as the start of a new chapter. Moving on as a
Over the years, you may have collected a significant amount of jewellery that you no longer wear, leaving it to take up space and gather dust. You could have a lot of valuable gold, diamonds and other jewellery tucked away in drawers, safes and closets, and what you might not
We love a good back story and this one we want to share with you. Have you ever given a second thought to why the marquise cut diamond has its name? Well, diamonds became popular as ornaments in jewellery in the 1400s and the different techniques and styles of diamond cuts,
Gold is a commodity where your money can safely sit. We get asked by clients if buying Kruger Rands is a safe investment. The answer is yes. And no. We’ve broken it down for you in pro’s and con’s: PROs: As the gold price increases in value, the value of
How much do you know about synthetic stones used in jewellery? As always, we want our customers to be well informed and we want to treat you to some interesting information too. Jewellers from ancient Egypt until now have been working to perfect the artificial gemstone and in the early
What is the better choice when it comes to gold vs platinum? Gold and platinum are the two most commonly used metals for engagement and wedding rings. Both metals are unique, yet similar in several ways. Let’s look at how gold and platinum compare in appearance, cost, durability, and comfort.
“Is white gold more valuable than yellow gold?” is a question we get asked very often by many of our clients. Gold as it comes out of the ground is a pure element that is yellow and relatively soft. That’s your “24 karat gold.” Many people like the yellow color
Whether you are buying your first diamond or have already made several purchases, making this type of purchase is not something you do on a regular basis. However, once you understand more about the universal diamond grading system and how it works, it will make it much easier for you
Our clients are very important to us – past, current and potential. We want you to be armed with the right knowledge when you decide it’s time to sell your diamonds. This includes understanding the value of a diamond. We’ve seen clients in the past being somewhat disappointed with the
Recently we’ve had clients interested in selling second-hand jewellery end up feeling disappointed because what we’ve offered them is far lower than what they expected (they hoped to receive the value that was reflected on their valuation form from the jeweller or insurer). It’s a mistake all too often made, and