All posts in Diamonds & Gemstones

Where do diamonds come from?

nature of diamonds

Some must-know facts about diamonds.

Absolute perfection.

Flawless nature and pure beauty. We’ve tried to find one word for all these adjectives. And we came up with DIAMONDS. These pearls are metastable allotropes of carbon with strong covalent bonding between its atoms. Read more…

The Sentimental Meaning of Gemstones in Jewellery

gemstones

Jewellery, like so many gifts in today’s world, can carry significant meaning. The majority of the time, a gift of jewellery has significance because of the occasion, not necessarily because of what the particular item is. That being said, jewellery in and of itself does carry with it meaning, in particular when dealing with gemstones. Read more…

Jewellery by Susanna Hanl – Individual & Unique

Edingburgh Jewellery Designer Susanna Hanl

Self taught Jewellery Designer presents her inspirational work

We love finding new and inspirational designers here at Jewellery Monthly and being big twitter users over @jewelrymonthly I was introduced to Susanna’s work by a chance RT which led me to browse her website and collections.  What captured me first was the unusual style of the designs;  rough and unpolished surfaces providing a welcome break from the smooth, unblemished finishes we have become accustomed to. Some set with Diamonds, colourful gemstones or pearls, others left to cast your eyes or fingers along their rugged, weathered surfaces. A visual treat for any jewellery fan. Read more…

What’s my Birthstone?

birthstones

Precious stones and gems have been used to signify when a person was born for thousands of years. The breastplate of Aaron had twelve stones signifying the twelve tribes of Israel, and the first century Jewish historian proclaimed a connection between them and the twelve signs of the zodiac. Read more…

Diamond colour grading, how does it work?

diamond colour

White diamond colour grading is scored on a scale of D through to Z. Diamonds with a colour grading of D are deemed more valuable than a diamond with a score of Z. Read more…

Popular Diamond Shape Guide

diamond shapes

The jewellery industry work hard to bring to life different jewellery designs. The finished result is normally created around a diamond shape. This is true for jewellery including earrings, pendants and diamond rings.

Big girls need big diamonds – Elizabeth Taylor

Choice is probably one of the most important aspects before purchasing a jewellery item. A different shaped diamond gives the customer that feeling of selection before purchase. Read more…

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