Do Engagement Rings Hold Their Value? An Honest Answer
Engagement ring resale value is three different numbers, and a ring owner usually only ever sees ...
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What "Ethical" Really Means in Jewellery — and How to Test the Claim
No single document defines ethical jewellery in Australia. Four published standards govern parts ...
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Anniversary and Eternity Rings: When and What to Choose
An eternity ring guide usually starts with the stones. The decision that lasts is whether the ban...
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Melee Diamonds: The Small Stones That Make or Break a Ring
Melee diamond quality is sold in parcel ranges, never graded stone by stone, so here is what actu...
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Should You Buy a Diamond Online? An Honest Assessment
Buying diamonds online in Australia works well for one kind of stone and badly for others. Here i...
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Old Mine and Old European Cuts: Antique Diamonds in Modern Settings
An old European cut diamond is graded differently, set differently and lit differently to a moder...
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Diamond Pricing in Australia: What Drives the Number You're Quoted
Diamond prices in Australia start with a US dollar trade list and end with GST, freight and a mar...
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Diamond Depth and Table Percentages: Reading Beyond the Grade
A diamond depth and table percentage describe the shape of a stone, not the quality of its cut. H...
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Salt and Pepper Diamonds: Who They're Actually For
A salt and pepper diamond ring is bought on how it looks, not on a grade. Here is what these ston...
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Toi et Moi Rings: History, Symbolism and Modern Design
A toi et moi ring sets two stones side by side, and the design lives or dies on how well they are...
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The Best Diamond Shapes for Maximising Finger Coverage
Finger coverage comes from spread, not carat weight. Here is how diamond shapes differ in the fin...
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Eye-Clean vs Certificate-Clean: Choosing Diamond Clarity Sensibly
An eye-clean diamond is a seller's claim, not a grade. Here is what actually decides whether you ...
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Why Two Diamonds With Identical Certificates Look Different
A diamond certificate comparison can end in a tie and the two stones still look different. Here i...
