10. The Allnatt Diamond
Worth an estimated $3 million, the Allnatt Diamond is a fancy intense yellow example of the gemstone and is 101.29 carats in size. It’s named after the British businessman Major Alfred Ernest Allnatt, who owned it during the 1950s. Mystery surrounds its origins before he purchased the stone, but it is believed to have been […]
Why is it important to buy a natural diamond?
It is important to focus on the true origin of an earth borne diamond – each a beautiful, rare natural phenomenon, individual and of truly natural provenance worthy of celebrating the significant milestones of life. A natural diamond will appreciate and be appreciated over time for its rarity – its value reflecting its unique qualities […]
Do man made diamonds offer an environmentally friendly alternative?
The recent introduction of synthetic or manufactured diamonds into the global marketplace has been a source of confusion for many purchasers mindful of making an environmentally responsible choice when buying a diamond. Promoted by producers as being the ‘earth friendly alternative’ to natural diamonds, recent data has shown that the man made manufacturing of synthetic […]
Has diamond mining had an impact on the environment?
In the remote Arctic Tundra of Canada, the impact of diamond mining on the wild environment has been negligible due to the strict recovery practices of the regulations that govern the industry. Continual planned management by environmental scientists ensures that the recovery process includes complete restoration of the land and protection of the wildlife and […]
Environmentally responsible choice when buying a diamond
It may surprise many to read that buying a natural, responsibly mined diamond is actually the better choice when selecting a diamond in 2021. As an age-old industry, the world diamond trade has had roots in countries like South Africa since the 1800’s, commencing with small hand dug mines. Of course, as the world’s appetite […]
How to select a champagne diamond?
When selecting a champagne diamond, the depth of the colour is a personal choice but should have a warm golden undertone, saturated colour and be of a high quality cut to release the stones natural brilliance. These diamonds are graded on the conventional clarity, cut and carat weight system but the colour grading is on […]
Are champagne diamonds low quality white diamonds?
Often perceived as a low quality white diamond, champagne diamonds are a class of gem unto themselves – coloured by traces of nitrogen in the crystal structure of the stone. The higher the nitrogen content the deeper the warm brown colour resulting in the sought after Cognac hue. The warm natural colour of champagne diamonds […]
Why choose a champagne diamond?
More abundant than other fancy coloured diamonds Champagne diamonds are an affordable, individual and naturally beautiful choice when selecting a piece of jewellery.
What are champagne diamonds?
Brought to the world’s attention when discovered at the Argyle mine in Western Australia, the term Champagne diamond was coined to refer to the fancy coloured diamonds displaying warm natural colours ranging from pale straw to deep golden brown (also referred to as Cognac diamonds).
10. The Allnatt Diamond
Worth an estimated $3 million, the Allnatt Diamond is a fancy intense yellow example of the gemstone and is 101.29 carats in size. It’s named after the British businessman Major
Why is it important to buy a natural diamond?
It is important to focus on the true origin of an earth borne diamond – each a beautiful, rare natural phenomenon, individual and of truly natural provenance worthy of celebratin
Do man made diamonds offer an environmentally friendly alternative?
The recent introduction of synthetic or manufactured diamonds into the global marketplace has been a source of confusion for many purchasers mindful of making an environmentally re
Has diamond mining had an impact on the environment?
In the remote Arctic Tundra of Canada, the impact of diamond mining on the wild environment has been negligible due to the strict recovery practices of the regulations that govern
Environmentally responsible choice when buying a diamond
It may surprise many to read that buying a natural, responsibly mined diamond is actually the better choice when selecting a diamond in 2021. As an age-old industry, the world diam
How to select a champagne diamond?
When selecting a champagne diamond, the depth of the colour is a personal choice but should have a warm golden undertone, saturated colour and be of a high quality cut to release t
Are champagne diamonds low quality white diamonds?
Often perceived as a low quality white diamond, champagne diamonds are a class of gem unto themselves – coloured by traces of nitrogen in the crystal structure of the stone. The
Why choose a champagne diamond?
More abundant than other fancy coloured diamonds Champagne diamonds are an affordable, individual and naturally beautiful choice when selecting a piece of jewellery.
What are champagne diamonds?
Brought to the world’s attention when discovered at the Argyle mine in Western Australia, the term Champagne diamond was coined to refer to the fancy coloured diamonds displaying
