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Diamond Education

Our education section on this page covers everything you need to know about jewellery. This includes cultural or historical backgrounds, why diamond certificates are important, and guides to things such as ring metals. If jewellery terminology such as the 4 C’s of diamonds sounds like a foreign language to you, this section will put any confusion to rest. At Shining Diamonds, we don’t just want to supply you with jewellery, but ensure you know everything you need to when it comes to your purchase. We understand how important significant events such as proposals and weddings are, and intend to help you find a perfect ring as well as help you throughout the journey.

Our other article sections split into categories such as engagements, lifestyle and weddings. The engagement section discusses all things romantic, including advice and inspiration for proposals, or romantic quotes for your loved one. The lifestyle section helps each individual find jewellery suited to them, such as which diamond shape defines your style, or which ring setting is suited to your daily deeds. Finally, the wedding articles contain all the information you will need when it comes to weddings, from place cards to venue.

  1. A Complete Guide to Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

    A Complete Guide to Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

    The round brilliant cut diamond stands as the most iconic and popular diamond cut in the world, gracing nearly...

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  2. Diamonds as Investment?

    Diamonds as Investment?

    Investing in diamonds offers sentimental value, trust with certificates like GIA/IGI, historical price appreciation, rarity, and easy selling options...

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  3. 59.60 carat flawless Oval cut ‘Pink Star’ diamond on sale

    59.60 carat flawless Oval cut ‘Pink Star’ diamond on sale

    Sotheby's plans to auction "The Pink Star," a 59.60-carat pink diamond, estimated to sell for over $60 million. David Bennett of Sotheby's praises its...

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  4. 29.60 carat Blue Diamond Found in South Africa

    29.60 carat Blue Diamond Found in South Africa

    A rare blue diamond has been discovered in a mine in South Africa. Petra Diamonds recovered this 29.60 carat stone at its Cullinan mine. This mine is about...

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  5. Precious Metal Weight Conversion Table

    Precious Metal Weight Conversion Table

    This chart facilitates metal weight conversion. For example, to convert 3 grams of 18ct White Gold to Platinum, multiply by 1.435, resulting in 4.305 grams...

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  6. Top 10 largest diamonds in the world

    Top 10 largest diamonds in the world

    Most diamonds are found small. Majority of the diamonds trading right now are of 1 carat or less. But at few rare historic moments there are some large...

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  7. Why It’s Crazy NOT to Buy Diamonds Online

    Why It’s Crazy NOT to Buy Diamonds Online

    People buy diamonds for a lot of reasons – as an investment, to signify eternal love for engagements and weddings, as a luxury status symbol, or simply a...

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  8. A Life-long Investment That Costs Less Than You Think

    A Life-long Investment That Costs Less Than You Think

    Stocks. Bonds. Real estate. There are numerous ways people secure their future by investing in commodities that appreciate. But diamonds?

    YES...

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  9. Accept No Substitute – Why Real Diamonds Beat Synthetic Every Time

    Accept No Substitute – Why Real Diamonds Beat Synthetic Every Time

    “Diamonds are forever” sang Shirley Bassey in the classic James Bond film of the same name – and it’s true, too. But like clever Bond-movie villains, some wo...

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  10. Fire, Brilliance, & What it Really Means to Be a ‘Cut’ Above the Rest

    Fire, Brilliance, & What it Really Means to Be a ‘Cut’ Above the Rest

    When speaking of diamond jewellery – rings in particular – you often hear things like “princess cut” or “emerald cut.” But as we discussed in our&nbsp...

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  11. Precious Gems Deserve to Be Set in Precious Metals

    Precious Gems Deserve to Be Set in Precious Metals

    It is said that the clothes make the man – and while that may or may not be true, certainly the setting helps make the diamond ring. Just as ...

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  12. Colour is Overrated – Especially When You’re Talking Diamonds!

    Colour is Overrated – Especially When You’re Talking Diamonds!

    A diamond’s value is determined by the 4Cs: Cut, Carat Weight, Colour, and Clarity. In our series on buying the perfect diamond jewellery we have already d...

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As we are jewellery experts at Shining Diamonds, our priority is to ensure you find a diamond that has as much sparkle as you. Our Shining Diamonds blog educates you on different styles of jewellery and offers romantic inspiration for important occasions, such as proposals or weddings. At Shining Diamonds, we don’t want to just supply you with a ring, but be with you every step of the way throughout your wedding journey. The articles on this page split into categories such as education, lifestyle, weddings and engagements. The education articles inform readers of all important aspects of jewellery, such as cultural background, why certificates are important and a guide to metals or diamond cut. The lifestyle section helps you find jewellery perfectly suited to you, such as which diamond shape defines your style, or which ring setting is suited to your day to day activities. The weddings articles cover all of your wedding woes, from venue to place cards. Finally, our engagement section discusses all things romantic, such as advice and inspiration for proposals, or romantic quotes for your loved one.

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