Baguette diamonds are slim, rectangular-shaped diamonds with an elongated profile and right-angled corners. By comparison, Emerald cuts feature flattened polished corners. Both styles present a terraced arrangement of facets, which is far simpler than the popular brilliant style of faceting. Our diagrams show both cuts with Baguette (left) and Emerald cut (right). Our guide explains Read the full article…
Handfasting is an act carried out during a wedding ceremony, where the hands of the the bride and groom are tied together with ribbon, material or rope, symbolising their commitment to each other. Bound hands represent love, accompanied by words, poetry or music accompanying the ritual. What happens at a handfasting ceremony? Handfasting became widely accepted Read the full article…
For over 30 years, as a diamond dealer and jeweller, the Gypsy ring has regularly appeared in an incredible variety of designs. But What is a Gypsy Ring, and Where Does the Name Originate? Some sources suggest the ring gets its name from the “lucky star” setting that can be seen in the classic Gypsy-style Read the full article…
