There is something incredibly special about gold and in its purest form there is nothing else like it on the planet and in this guide, I am going go...
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The Best (& Worst) Gemstones for Engagement Rings
Choosing the right gemstone for an engagement ring can be a difficult decision as there are so many potential options but unfortunately, not all of them are a good...
How to tell if a Diamond is real?
Is my Diamond real? This is one of the questions I get asked the most and is the reason why I created this blog post. Another inspiration for this...
Learning CAD for Jewellery (Matrix vs 3Design)
CAD or Computer Aided Design is now an integral part of the jewellery industry and after spending a year learning how to set stones, it was time for me...
Stone Setting Short Course @ BCU School of Jewellery Review
After spending 3 years studying Diamonds and Gemstones at the School of Jewellery, it was time to learn something new and I’m not 100% sure why, but of all...
How I Became a Gemmologist
In 2015, I started selling gemstone jewellery through my online sales outlets and while this was incredibly exciting to start with, I soon realised that selling things that you...
Foredom K1070 High Speed Micromotor Review
So earlier this year, I upgraded my cheap and cheerful pendant drill to the Foredom K1070 Micromotor and I have had quite a few people ask me what I...
The Sapphire Buying Guide – Quality Factors, Treatments & More!
Whether you are buying a Sapphire for an engagement ring or an anniversary, birthday or christmas present, you want to know that you are buying a stone that is...
The Most Expensive Gemstones Sold in 2019
As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back over 2019 and see what the Most Expensive Gemstones sold this year were. 10: Ruby and...