Journal

Ruby and diamond trilogy ring

Gemstones

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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Gemstones

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 and Pink Diamonds

Gemstones

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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Rough diamond ring centre stone

Gemstones

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 engagement ring 2

Gemstones

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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Jewellery box

Useful Tips

How to care for your jewellery?

Each of our products is made by some of the most skilled designers, jewellers and technicians in the industry. We offer…

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Diamond Pendant WG Website

Jewellery

White Gold Vs. Platinum

At Blackacre we like to do things properly, creating a quality product which will last a lifetime, which is why we will…

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Pearl & diamond flower earrings

Gemstones

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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Cushion Cut Sapphires

Gemstones

Sapphire Gemstones

At Blackacre we adore sapphires, they have superb qualities and naturally are found in an abundance of…

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