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The summer holidays are just ahead. I hope you have some exciting plans. If you’re heading to London, Paris, Washington DC or Dresden in Germany, here are the five museums where you can see epic diamonds – and maybe even take a selfie. The Hope Diamond, The Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. When Harry Winston donated the legendary […]

What is the market for pink diamonds like? And what specific characteristics should you look for to make a successful diamond investment?as Pink diamonds continue to captivate investors and collectors alike with their rarity and appeal. In recent years, these exquisite diamonds have consistently shown strong growth potential, making them a desirable alternative investment.  The

An old mine-cut diamond is reminiscent of the past when diamonds were measured by eye and cut by hand. This historic diamond cut is a great choice if you are looking for a diamond that is truly unique, with antique or vintage qualities. Old cut diamonds, also known as antique-cut diamonds, were popular during the

Looking for an engagement ring that never goes out of style?  Check out this one, a classic round solitaire diamond ring.  This iconic design has been a favourite among couples for generations and remains the most popular choice for engagement rings today. The round solitaire diamond ring features a single diamond set with either 4

What is the actual work process of making a custom-made piece of jewellery like, and isn’t it super expensive and complicated? No, not at all, neither expensive nor complicated. The process is that we meet, either physically, or over the phone or email. I predominantly use whats-app, as it’s the best way to share pictures

Yes, you read that right. Diamonds can also have fillers. They can be filled with silicone to hide inclusions and obscurities. And why do you fill diamonds with silicone, you might ask? For exactly the same reasons as the rest of us get fillers and Botox; to look better. For diamonds, the treatment is called

In 2002, Ben Affleck went into Harry Winston’s store to look for a huge pink diamond for a particular woman he wanted to propose to, Jennifer Lopez. Some say it’s because Jennifer Lopez loved pink. But maybe Ben Affleck was a jewellery visionary or a trendsetter who had an eye for the future and future

Should you buy lab-grown diamonds? The super short answer is NO. But why not? Because lab-grown diamonds are worthless. And because they are sold way too expensive compared to what they actually cost and what we in the diamond industry can buy them for. I did a little experiment that no one believed. Could I

A fun fact or a funny story. You probably know Lululemon, the fantastic sportswear from Canada. Personally, I love it and have plenty of it myself. But when Lululemon opened their first store, it was a great day for the jewellery industry. Why? Because the more casually you are dressed, the more important your accessories

Have you thought about how colored diamonds are cut, who cuts them, and how much the actual cutting of colored diamonds influence the price? Here are some of the secrets. The color of colored diamonds Many hundreds of years ago, when describing colours, including colorless diamonds and precious stones, nature would be used as a