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It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! While almost everyone has heard the famous De Beer’s marketing slogan, “Diamonds are forever,” it does not necessarily mean you want to go around testing this truism with your own precious engagement ring. Maintaining the brand new feeling of your engagement ring take a bit of TLC every […]
Sapphire, the birthstone of September, is known for imparting on wearers peace, wisdom, loyalty, nobility and faith. While most people are referring to the blue variety of corundum crystal when they use the term “sapphire,” the gemstone is actually present in every colour of the rainbow – with the exception of red. As discussed in […]
The beautiful olive green peridot is the birthstone of August. The Romans titled peridot “The Evening Emerald” as the gem’s vibrant green hue did not darken with the setting of the sun. In fact, ancient Egyptians were said to have mined peridot at night time, as the stones natural glow made it easier to locate. […]
When it comes to jewellery insurance and people looking to insure their jewellery, there’s a phrase we hear all too often that sadly is the result of misguided belief – “I’ll just put it on my Home & Contents”. Without understanding the differences between a Centrestone Jewellery Insurance policy and a home & contents policy, […]
For those born in July, be prepared to cash in your cheques for this birthstone! Known for being the most expensive coloured gem, ruby is the birthstone for July. The name ruby originates from the Latin word for red, “rubeus.” Pure aluminum oxide corundum crystal is a colourless mineral. Coloured varieties arise from contaminants in […]
Ever wondered what the most popular styles of engagement rings are? We have put together some stats on the latest trends in engagement rings, including rock size, gem type and shape. Let us know on our facebook post what your dream ring looks like! Thinking of buying the perfect engagement ring for the love of […]
Every person who has ever proposed will know the angst of trying to find a proposal location with the perfect balance of personal, scenic and memorable aspects. Your partner will recount the proposal story countless times following the engagement and undoubtedly throughout the remainder of her life. Our guide to the top 5 best proposal […]
Pearl is the birthstone of June and the only gemstone formed by a living organism. Pearls are formed within the mantle of oysters or mussels. Microscopic irritants lodged in certain molluscs’ shell cause the deposition of concentric layers of calcium carbonate, forming a round pearl. The colour of pearls is usually white or cream, however […]
So now that you know when you should take your ring off (If not, see here!) all you need to know is where to store it when it is no longer on you. Establishing a good routine for where you leave your jewellery when you remove it is the smartest way to avoid forgetting where […]
While you may be getting ready to declare the oath “till death do us part,” we recommend that actually sometimes it is best to part from your engagement ring to keep it shiny and whole. Below are the top 5 times we suggest you should keep your jewellery in a safe place and not on […]
