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Journal: Gemstones
Gemstones
What Are The Different Diamond Cuts & Which Are The Most Popular?
When selecting an engagement ring, different diamond cuts can say a lot and hold deep significance. It doesn't just define the beauty of the stone but also conveys an emotional connection, one that can embody the essence of your love story.The different cuts of diamonds available allow for a personal choice that…
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What are the Best Stones for Engagement Rings?
In recent years, the world of engagement rings has expanded far beyond the traditional diamond solitaire. As couples…
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An Expert's Guide to Choosing Gemstones
For centuries, humans have been captivated by the vibrant colours, natural brilliance, and profound symbolism of…
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How are authentic gemstones formed or created?
For as long as humans have been finding and admiring gemstones, we have been captivated by their allure and symbolism.…
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Are the Rarest Gemstones the Most Expensive, Valuable or Precious?
People have always been drawn to the magic of gemstones - the rarer, more expensive or more valuable the more alluring.…
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Emeralds gemstones & jewellery
A gemstone once prized by the Pharaoh Cleopatra and in the first century AD Pliny the elder stated that “nothing greens…
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Ruby gemstones & jewellery
Rubies are known as the king of gems, they can command the highest price per carat of any coloured stone and they are…
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Pink Diamonds
The first recording of a pink diamond was in 1642 by the merchant and adventurer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, having…
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Blue Diamonds: The Heart of the Ocean
Coloured diamonds have been at the top of wish lists for centuries, their natural beauty and rarity has caused many…
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The History of Diamonds
In the 1st century AD, Pliny the roman naturalist stated “Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones,…
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Tsavorite Garnet
Found in Tsavo National Park, Kenya in the 1970’s, this gem is relatively new to the block.Tsavorites are part of the…
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Understanding Pearl types
When opening oysters, there’s often always a customer waiting with baited breath to see whether they have one of the…
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Sapphire Gemstones
At Blackacre we adore sapphires, they have superb qualities and naturally are found in an abundance of…
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