Simple answer — not at all! The number one most important part of a coloured gem is its COLOUR. The velvety blue of a fine Sapphire, or the rich foresty green of an Emerald can make any minor problems like asymmetrical facets or slight inclusions insignificant. Unlike diamonds, whereby cut plays a huge part in… Continue reading Does the cut of a coloured gem matter as much as for Diamonds?
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How do engagement rings work?
The perfect love story does exist — you go to a fancy ball, fall in love, she loses a stiletto and you search the island with her lone shoe to make her yours– but maybe only in fairytales. In real life, at least on this sunny island, falling in love means “BTO, ai mai?”, putting… Continue reading How do engagement rings work?
What makes a ‘good’ coloured gem?
Well…‘good’, ‘better’ and ‘best’ are all subjective! I know you’re probably hoping that I’d be able to give you a list of qualities/ attributes to look out for, but how can you quantify the beauty of rare gems into a checklist? Unlike Diamonds’ 4 Cs, coloured gemstones have a life that cannot be charted but… Continue reading What makes a ‘good’ coloured gem?
Do engagement rings have to be Diamond?
Nah, that’s just what De Beers wants you to believe. Diamonds aren’t the traditional part, but rings are! Ancient Egyptians used to construct rings out of braided reeds and wore them on the fourth finger of the left hand, just like today’s modern customs. A circular ring, which has no beginning or end, donned on… Continue reading Do engagement rings have to be Diamond?
How does coloured gemstone pricing work?
Everyone knows about Diamonds’ 4Cs — Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat; but how do we grade and price coloured gems? First of all, coloured gems are very different from Diamonds. If I were to draw an analogy, buying diamonds is like buying a piece of land — you look at the size, shape and location,… Continue reading How does coloured gemstone pricing work?
How much should you spend on an Engagement Ring?
You’ve probably heard of the “three month’s salary” rule, which states that you should spend three month’s income on an engagement ring to show her you love her. At MADLY, we don’t subscribe to this. We think that the best engagement ring is one which you/both of you loved designing, love looking at, and love… Continue reading How much should you spend on an Engagement Ring?