The 4 Cs of Diamonds

The 4 Cs of Diamonds

This is admittedly only a very brief guide to how diamonds are graded, but it does provide useful information that helps explain the seemingly vast difference in diamond prices. Commonly known as the 4 Cs, the following attributes of a…

Ten fascinating diamond facts

Ten fascinating diamond facts

Diamond is one of the oldest and most fascinating gemstones. In this brief article we take a look at some of the stand out facts that have helped make diamond so precious to mankind. 1. Diamond is an ancient gemstone…

Insurance valuation case study

Insurance valuation case study

One morning last week we had a client who had a diamond engagement ring which they had bought at auction. The ring was very attractive. It featured a round brilliant cut diamond of approximately 1.50 carats. The colour was good,…