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Gemology: What Is Gemology, Careers & How Gems Are Valued
Gemology (often spelled gemmology in the UK) is the scientific study of gemstones. It focuses on identifying and analysing gem materials — natural and lab‑grown — by their physical and optical properties, origins, and any treatments. In practice, gemology helps us tell look‑alike stones apart, judge quality and value, and understand how a gem should […]
5 Hatton Garden Jewellers: Reviews, Prices & Opening Times
Hatton Garden is brilliant for choice, but that’s exactly what makes it tricky. With dozens of jewellers clustered together, it’s hard to know who’s reputable, what a fair price looks like for a 1ct diamond ring (natural or lab grown), and whether you need an appointment or can simply walk in. If you’re planning a […]
What Is My Ring Size? Easy UK Guide to Measuring at Home
UK ring sizes run from A, the daintiest, to Z and beyond. Find yours in under five minutes: wrap a 5 mm strip of paper around the base of your finger, mark the overlap, measure in millimetres and match the number to a UK chart – 54 mm equals size N. That quick check stops […]
Wedding Band Engraving Ideas: 60 Meaningful Messages
Your wedding bands are smaller than a postage stamp yet they carry the whole story of your relationship. One line, a set of numbers, or even a heartbeat waveform etched inside the metal can turn a beautiful ring into something genuinely irreplaceable. An inscription doesn’t need to be poetic; it just has to speak to […]
Diamond Wedding Rings in London
There’s a reason diamonds have symbolised eternal love for centuries. Their unyielding strength, dazzling brilliance, and timeless beauty make them the ultimate choice for wedding rings—a daily reminder of vows that last a lifetime. In London, a city steeped in history and romance, finding the perfect diamond wedding rings is an experience as special as […]
How Are Lab Diamonds Made? HPHT vs CVD, Seeds & Timeframes
Lab‑grown diamonds are real diamonds crystallised from pure carbon in a controlled environment. Using advanced equipment to recreate either extreme heat and pressure (HPHT) or a carbon‑rich plasma (CVD), technicians grow diamond crystals in weeks rather than geological time. Chemically, physically and optically they match mined diamonds; the difference is origin, not substance. This guide […]
Jewellery Cleaning Service: What It Includes and Costs (UK)
A jewellery cleaning service is a professional check and deep clean for your rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Using specialist techniques—such as ultrasonic baths, steam cleaning and hand polishing—jewellers remove built-up oils, soap residue and tarnish, then inspect settings, claws and clasps for wear. Where needed, they can buff out light scratches and advise on […]
Lab Diamond vs Natural Diamond: Price, Quality & Value Guide
Chemically, a lab-grown diamond is indistinguishable from a mined one: both are pure carbon crystals with the same fire, hardness and sparkle. Where they part company is everything that happens outside the jewellery box—price tags that can differ by thousands of pounds, questions of rarity and long-term value, and the environmental footprint left behind. If […]
Jewellery Repair London: 5 Best Places, Costs & Times 2025
Snapped chain, loose stone or a ring that suddenly won’t slide past the knuckle — when something happens to a piece you wear every day, you want it fixed properly and fast. London has no shortage of jewellers, but not every bench is right for every job. A quick polish is very different to laser […]
5 Benefits of Lab Grown Diamonds for UK Engagement Rings
Choosing an engagement ring should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet many couples find themselves torn between wanting a beautiful, meaningful diamond and staying within budget, while also caring about ethics and the environment. Add the mixed messages about lab‑grown stones—are they “real”, will they last, what’s the catch?—and it’s easy to hesitate at the point […]
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