Coloured diamonds sold at Christie’s recently
Diamonds Sydney, Jewellery ValuationColoured Diamonds Australia Did you ever see a 1953, 20th Century Fox film called Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? It was a glorious, glamorous musical with Marilyn Monroe, where she sang Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend and wore a stunning 24 carat canary yellow, pear-shaped diamond called The Moon of Baroda. It came from the Golconda … Continue reading Coloured diamonds sold at Christie’s recently
Important diamonds sold at Sotheby’s recently
Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationLoose Diamonds Sydney There are not many Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds of over 30 carats, in existence, so it was hardly surprising that the 30.16 carat, VS1 clarity stone in Sotheby’s October auction in Hong Kong sold for US$2.8 million. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend In the same sale, a 5.01 carat Fancy Vivid … Continue reading Important diamonds sold at Sotheby’s recently
Everyday rings
Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationRing Design Sydney It’s fun to have a collection of rings to choose from to wear on different occasions. The present fashion is for lots of slim rings that stack, but any ring that is not too important or too fragile can be worn every day and give great pleasure. In platinum, gold or silver? … Continue reading Everyday rings
How to reset jewellery you have inherited
Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationJewellery Remodelling Sydney It’s a touchy subject, jewellery you have inherited — on the one hand you may feel tremendously sensitive about the person who loved and left it to you, and very grateful, and on the other the piece may not be something you would normally wear or even appreciate. But there is a … Continue reading How to reset jewellery you have inherited
Marie Antoinette’s jewellery sold at Sotheby’s
Jewellery Industry, Jewellery ValuationMarie Antoinette Jewellery Auction In Geneva, on November 12, 2018, Sotheby’s sold one of the most important royal jewellery collections ever to come to auction, that of the Italian royal House of Bourbon-Parma. Sotheby’s says this collection, which “spans centuries of European history, from the reign of Louis XVI to the fall of the Austro-Hungarian … Continue reading Marie Antoinette’s jewellery sold at Sotheby’s
Tips on finding the best Sydney jeweller
Diamonds Sydney, Jewellery Design, Jewellery ValuationSydney Jeweller & Designer The first and most important thing, whatever your price range, is to find a reputable jeweller whom you can trust and who listens and tries to understand what you really want — and who does not ever intimidate you. You need someone who focuses on you, and can also guide you … Continue reading Tips on finding the best Sydney jeweller
Five questions you should ask about jewellery valuation
Jewellery ValuationJewellery Valuation Sydney Why? The most frequently asked question is why you should have your jewellery valued at all. Usually jewellery is appraised for insurance for replacement purposes, but sometimes you may need a verbal professional opinion or a detailed written appraisal for an estate which is being valued for legal or taxation purposes, a … Continue reading Five questions you should ask about jewellery valuation
Latest trends in stones and settings
Diamond Rings, Jewellery Design, Jewellery Industry, Jewellery ValuationLatest Gemstone Trends 2018 Australia There used to be a time when trends started slowly and would take months to hit a peak before slowing fading out over many more months. Now there’s social media and instant everything, so that some trends start, peak and die off before you’ve even had a chance to notice … Continue reading Latest trends in stones and settings
Australian Dreamtime Inspired Jewellery
Diamond Rings, Jewellery Design, Jewellery Industry, Jewellery ValuationDreamtime Diamond Jewellery in Sydney It would be remiss of any Australian jeweller using Australian stones not to give thanks to the traditional owners of the land. The Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander people were the first on this continent, and their tales of the Dreamtime have inspired many generations. This poetic inspiration has resulted … Continue reading Australian Dreamtime Inspired Jewellery
Light Jewellery for all occasions
Jewellery Design, Jewellery Industry, Jewellery ValuationLight vs Heavy Jewellery There are two essential features that many jewellery buyers forget to take into account: versatility and lightness — and these two features are more important than you may think. Versatile budget-friendly jewellery can be worn with almost any outfit, which means you can justify spending more money on an extra special … Continue reading Light Jewellery for all occasions