This article takes a look at diamond jewellery, offering compelling reasons why gemstone jewellery will always be sought-after.
Diamonds are a wonder of nature and when conditions are right and a few million years goes by, these stunning pieces of carbon can be exquisitely cut and polished. We can never be sure how much diamond is undiscovered, and fine stones are indeed very valuable. The 4C system is used to grade gemstones – namely cut, colour, clarity and carat, or weight.
Custom Made Jewellery
Typically for engagement and wedding rings, the custom jeweller can take your design concept and come up with a dream design, using gemstones of your choosing, a suitable setting and, of course, your choice of precious metal. Take a look at the stunning bespoke coloured gemstone jewellery Brisbane and even other popular cities around the world can offer. With a quick online search, you can find an award-winning custom jeweller near you who loves the challenge that comes with bespoke jewellery creation. It is a myth that custom jewellery is more costly that choosing a piece from the jeweller’s shelf.
Diamonds Are Forever
This was the amazing advertising slogan that diamond mogul De Beers introduced in the 1940s and boy, did it work! It didn’t take many years for diamonds to become the number one choice in both engagement and wedding rings around the world. Fine diamonds appreciate in value and are regarded as a wise long-term investment.
Gemstone Grading
Diamonds and other gemstones are graded using the 4C system, which is as follows:
- Cut
- Clarity
- Colour
- Carat
Governing bodies like the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) issue grading certificates that guarantee the properties of the stone. When you approach a custom jeweller with a view to designing a diamond engagement ring, they help you choose loose, uncut stones that the jeweller will cut and polish. The stone is then sent off for grading and you, the customer, are given the gemstone certificates for all precious stones in the piece.
Coloured Diamonds
In the past decade or so, coloured diamonds have become very popular; pink, champagne and amber coloured diamonds are in demand, with famous Argyle pink diamonds that were found in Western Australia. Even though the Argyle Mine no longer produces diamonds, there are still many top quality coloured diamonds available on the wholesale market, which the custom jeweller can acquire on your behalf. The custom jeweller can access the wholesale gemstone markets, ensuring that you get top-quality at trade prices.
Heat Treatment
Some diamonds can be heat treated to enhance the colour, which is a common practice in the industry and it does not impact the value of the stone.
Wise Long-Term Investment
Top graded diamonds will never decrease in value, it is just a question of by how much they will appreciate. While no one plans to sell their jewellery, it is comforting to know that you are sitting on a valuable commodity that you could liquidate at any time. Some people decide to make their engagement ring a family heirloom that will be handed down from generation to generation.
Diamonds are an integral aspect of jewellery and when engagement rings are concerned, most women prefer diamonds to any other gemstones. When looking for bespoke solutions, talk to a leading custom jeweller, tell him or her your budget and see what the expert can come up with in terms of design.
Free Consultation
When you approach a custom jeweller, you can enjoy an informal chat via Zoom to discuss the many options, and that might lead to a design and a price that you can afford. Let’s face it, if a hand-made diamond ring is no more costly, why not choose the unique on-off design made to your specifications.
