This is a very exciting time and a LIFE-CHANGING time! You’re choosing a person to spend the rest of your life with! Amongst your first home, and car or motorcycle, an engagement ring is probably one of your first big ticket purchases and it’s ok to be nervous, unsure or even clueless That’s why it’s… Continue reading How to choose the perfect engagement ring
Category: Buying Jewellery
5 Tips to Build a Noteworthy Gem Collection
Over the last 7 years, we’ve had the privilege to have met many clients who’ve become friends, jewellery buyers who’ve become collectors. Or even collectors who’ve become wearers! And because we see so many gemstones every day, we’re often asked to guide our clients’ purchases so that they can build a collection of wearable art. … Continue reading 5 Tips to Build a Noteworthy Gem Collection
How to pick an Heirloom worthy piece of jewellery
How do you pick an Heirloom worthy piece of jewellery? Some people say that an heirloom worthy piece of jewellery has to be a classic design that never goes out of style, with rare gems that increase in value. But is this really true? A piece with broad appeal makes sense when you’re looking to… Continue reading How to pick an Heirloom worthy piece of jewellery
How to Determine Her Ring Size
How do I find out their engagement ring size secretly? You’ve picked the place, you’ve chosen the gem, you’ve found her Pinterest board of engagement ring inspiration. But… what about her ring size? Is all your effort trying to keep this momentous surprise under wraps wasted?! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Rummage through her… Continue reading How to Determine Her Ring Size
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?