September birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphires are one of the big 3 of jewellery gemstones (the other two being ruby and emeralds). They come in a variety of colours with blue being the most recognizable however other colours have been gaining popularity in recent years.
Platinum vs White Gold
At Hope Diamonds we work with a few different types of metal in our jewellery, each one with its own pros and cons. When it comes to choosing which metal will work best for you, there are a few things consider.
The four c’s of diamond grading -colour
What started as the brainchild of GIA founder Robert Shipley in 1940 is now a widely used as a guide in evaluating faceted diamonds. Of the 4 c’s – Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight this article will explore colour grading.
Wedding bands
Wedding Season is just around the corner…
A wedding ring is a symbol that’s both private and public. It’s a sign of a decision made between you and your partner, and it also signifies to the rest of the world that you’re in a committed relationship.
August: Peridot
Easily identified by it’s iconic yellowy-grass green, the Peridot is an extreme gem. Found deep within the Earth’s mantle, formed in high temperatures and brought to the surface by volcanic activity, it’s known as the stone of compassion and is associated with harmony, good health and peacefulness.
July: Ruby
In Sanskrit, rubies were called ratnaraj which translates to “king of precious gems”. This stone is rich in history and folklore, and remains a very popular choice today thanks to its rarity, hardness and of course, colour.
Cut series: Oval cut
For the last few years, Oval Cut Diamonds have definitely been the most requested when it comes to bespoke diamond engagement rings. There are many reasons why an Oval Shaped Diamond makes a great choice, not limited to the fact that the elongated shape gives any design an elegant look.
Client referral program
Hope Diamonds is a small local neighbourhood business. We are a two-person team and our small business in turn supports a number of other local small businesses. Our jeweller, our stone setter, the CAD drafter just to name a few. We try to support small and local wherever we can.
Lab grown vs mined
The rise of labgrown diamonds in the marketplace over the last 5 years has been quite rapid and to me quite surprising. Having had family in the diamond business for over 25 years I was a bit of a purist and couldn’t quite get my head around the lab grown phenomenon. Over time however, I have come to appreciate that lab grown diamonds have a place in the market.
Parti Sapphire – the “it” gem of 2022
Australian Parti Sapphires are SO popular right now in Australia and throughout the world. Once again, as with our Argyle Pink Diamonds, Australia has managed to produce a unique and special gem.