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Southern African Diamonds History .

Most of Lesotho’s high-value diamond mines are located in a cluster high-up in the Maluti mountains. The country's major mines are Letseng-la-Terae, Liqhobong, Kao, Kolo and Mothae. The Letseng mine which is found at an elevation of 3,100 meters is…

The history of the tennis bracelet

The tennis bracelet was initially known as the eternity bracelet or the diamond bracelet. In its simplest form, the tennis bracelet consists of a line of diamonds, the same size, cut, colour, and clarity. It is set side by side…

Maintaining Plated Jewellery

Maintaining plated jewellery

Learning how to maintain your jewellery is essential, and this is no less true when it comes to maintaining plated jewellery. Here are some tips to follow. White gold as a metal (whether 9ct/14ct/18ct) is not white when it is…

The Discovery Of The First Diamonds In South Africa

The discovery of the first diamonds in South Africa

As many people know, South Africa is one of the world’s best diamond-producing areas. Some of the first diamonds were discovered in South Africa. This story begins in 1866, with the discovery of a diamond happening purely by chance. One…

How To Clean Your Diamond

How to clean your diamond ring

To keep your diamond sparkling clean and to look beautiful, there are some care tips you can follow to maintain the brilliance and shine of your precious ring. Firstly, diamonds are pretty hardy. They don’t get scratched by much unless…

Diamond Grading Report Night Sky Diamonds

What is a diamond grading report, and why is it important?

A diamond grading report describes the characteristics of an unmounted diamond or gemstone. Before they established the current grading system, sellers used a variety of methods to grade diamonds. However, these methods were very subjective and led to inconsistencies on…

Matching Pair Of Diamond Earrings

What are matching pairs?

Matching pairs are beneficial when making up jewellery. They are used mostly for earrings and studs, but are sometimes also used to flank a center stone of an engagement ring or a dress ring. Finding a matching pair is challenging,…

Why Are Some Diamond Certificates More Descriptive Than Others

Why are some diamond certificates more descriptive than others?

People often ask why some diamond certificates are more descriptive than others. For example, some laboratories offer more information on an individual stone. However (like anything), this is not always necessary. However, if you are about to spend a lot…

Ring Sizing

Ring sizing: what’s your partner’s finger size?

You've found the perfect diamond/s and you'd like to set it/them in a ring. How do you make sure you get the ring sizing right? We share a few tips here. Getting ring sizing right Figuring out your or your…

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