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Scam 5: Dubai Gem Scam
Dubai Gem Scam Dubai, as one of the most progressive and expensive countries in the Middle East is a home of billionaires who own vast amounts of jewellery. However, the...
Scam 4: The Galle Gem Scam - Sri Lanka
The Galle Gem Scam - Sri Lanka Everybody knows that Sri Lanka is the home of the sapphire. Thousands of people holidaying in Sri Lanka also think they might pick...
Scam 3: The Goa Confidence Gem Scam
The Goa Confidence Gem Scam In the continuing series of our Gem Scam guides, the rest of which you cann see here, we have uncovered a scam that preys on the...
Scam 2: The Thai Gem Scam II
Scam 2: The Thai Gem Scam II You would expect the gemstone capital of the world to have more than one gem scam going on. Well I'm sure there are...
Scam 1: Thai Gem Scam
Thai Gem Scam 1 Thailand is one of the world centers for gemstones and rubies and sapphires along with lots of other gems are manufactured there. It is well recognised...
To Buy or Not to Buy an Engagement Ring?
'Tis the season to propose - with a FREE proposal ring! To buy or not to buy - the engagement ring when proposing? This question has become the biggest conundrum, the...
What Caught My Eye - 15 July 2016
Dior pays homage to the Union Jack Dior Joaillerie, the jewellery brand of luxury house Christian Dior, has launched a limited-edition watch and jewellery collection set with diamonds, rubies and...
Ruby - the King of Gems for July!
July is lucky to have such an amazing gemstone as its birthstone - the ruby, the king of gemstones. The ruby, out of all the birthstones, has the longest and...
A Valentine's Proposal? Save the Ring for Later ...
Only half (51.30%) of the unmarried women in the UK would want to be proposed to with a ring chosen by their partner. 1 in 7 (13.90%) women in the...
Some of the Most Expensive Rubies Sold at Auction
Since writing this post in 2015, the appetite for exceptional rubies has grown and grown, with records being smashed on an almost annual basis. Because of this it is no...
Questions When Having an Engagement Ring Made
Looking for the right engagement ring for you or a customer? There are thousands of ring options to decide on; however the satisfaction of finding a ring that is as...
16 Record-Breaking Sapphires Sold at Auction Houses
When was the last time that you laid your eyes on a beautiful sapphire? A gemstone with interesting properties, sapphires have set several record sale prices at auction. In fact,...
10 Famous Coloured Gemstone and Coloured Diamond Engagement Rings
We have seen the world go crazy over the extravagant wedding celebrations of several Hollywood celebrities and royals over the past years. With the bride's white gown and glittering wedding...
Things to Think About when Buying an Engagement Ring
Ladies, there's probably nothing more sweet than to see an engagement ring pop up from your man and be asked for a "happy ever after" with him. Who doesn't like...
6 Things to Think about Before Buying a Gemstone Online and Off
Buying gemstones online over the past years have been tough for many shoppers due to the production of simulated gem pieces in the market. The spread of these fake gemstones...
Fashion Week Jewellery Trends Autumn/Winter 2014
Small pockets of tinsel are arriving surreptitiously in the shops - it can no longer be ignored, Christmas is coming. And as we have just watched the fashion trends for Spring/Summer...
Sapphires Back in Vogue
Beautiful blue sapphires have been sought by man as a precious gem stone throughout history. So to imply that they are back in vogue in 2014 is a bit of...
Fancy Coloured Diamonds are Back in Vogue
For nearly 75 years white diamonds have dominated the jewellery industry. This is due to a very clever marketing campaign by De Beers during America's "Great Depression" in the 1930's....
Auction Highlights Special - The Pink Star Diamond
2013 especially November really was an incredible time for the sale of fantastic gems and jewellery. So much so, I have decided to do a round-up of the auction highlights...
And the winner is....
When you're a star studded celebrity walking down the red carpet on your way into the Oscars, you are already aware that the world is watching. As the press surrounds...