Jewellery has been around since, well, forever. It’s been a consistent through the ages, surviving world wars and recessions to boot. But, when the world is full of so much glorious jewellery how do we manage to choose our pieces? Well, we sat down with one of our experts from the Rich Diamonds team to give you some exclusive insight into just how we choose our pieces. You’re welcome… Q: Do we have a certain process for picking our pieces? A: As a company we keep trac

Rubies, emeralds, sapphires and peridots. Kings, queens and pharaohs have favoured coloured gemstones for centuries, but what is it about the splashes of colour in the summer months that make them that little bit sweeter to wear in the sunshine? Here’s a closer look at some of the more precious and popular coloured stones and how they’ve remained at the top of the jewel pops since Ancient Rome… Rubies It’s not hard to see why the ruby has continuously been see

The last five years have been awash with the passing trends. With another Spring comes another crop of florals, with Winter a faux shag waistcoat, but throughout the seasons one thing has remained the same; Cartier Love bracelets are so in.  The truth is that the love bracelet phenomenon isn’t a new one. They weren’t discovered by teen sensation Kylie Jenner in 2012, despite the rumours. They weren’t designed for Tom Cruise in 2006, so that he could congratulate

Ladies’ Day, one of the most glamorous events of the summer social ‘season’, is the glittering jewel of Royal Ascot on 16th June. The event itself is steeped in tradition and celebrates a heritage and pageantry dating back almost three hundred years. However, it’s not only the horses turning heads, but the fashion too. Fascinating fascinators, flattering cuts and sky-high stilettos may be a magnet for the trend pages, but for us the real stars are the glittering

The Best Diamonds in the world - The History of Famous Jewels They say that diamonds are forever, and it feels as if these jewels have been in the limelight since time began! We’ve had a closer look at some of the best diamonds in the world and the fascinating history behind them.  The Orlov Diamond The Orlov also known as ‘Orloff’ has an undefined history however many speculations follow a similar theme. The diamond, weighing 189.62 carats is thought to have been found

The Cannes Red Carpet – Get the Look   This month as the French Riviera filled with Hollywood royalty we relished the glamour of The Cannes Film Festival, paying special attention to the red-carpet jewels created by the greats; from Chopard to Lorraine Schwartz.   We’ve poured over hundreds of celebrity images, boasting signature ‘Cannes Couture’ and some serious accessories and are pleased to present the Rich Diamonds answer to our favourite celebrity looks str

    Summer 2016 Jewellery Trends Jewellery trends change with the season. Increasingly, we find that catwalk trends directly influence jewellery collections around the globe. Can’t make it to the fashion shows of London, Paris and Milan but want to know what is ‘in’ right now? Look no further. Rich Diamonds have created a sneaky peak of the top summer jewellery trends of 2016.   Extravagant chokers Christian Dior, Elie Saab and Balmain have kept choker neckl

Getting to know a girl’s best friend: Diamond Facts   Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but how much do you truly know about them? Beyond their blinding brilliance and appeal, there is more to diamonds than meets the eye.  We’ve compiled the following diamond facts to give you some background behind the sparkle.  A fitting name… The word diamond comes from the Greek word adamas, meaning indestructible, unbreakable or unconquerable.    4 Cs

Rich Diamonds - A Guide to the Perfect Cut In the pursuit for the perfect diamond, you may have found yourself lost in the well-known 4 Cs – cut, colour, clarity and carat – amongst many other diamond characteristics.   So, if you’re not certain of what you’re looking for, to make your diamond decision easier we have created the ‘Rich Diamonds guide to the Perfect Cut’ with ten of our magnificent diamond examples to assist your potential purchase.  

    THE DIAMONDS THAT STOLE THE SHOW...   Rich Diamonds has made looking for the most stunning statement jewels so much easier. Red carpet jewellery has been a trend followed and documented for years. Every celebrity desires to have their name on the best-dressed list and what better way to do so than with striking diamonds. Rich Diamonds have researched some of the most iconic, jaw-dropping jewels throughout the years and come up with our own comparable creations.   

Luxury Mother’s Day Ideas   Celebrating your Mother on her special day is the perfect excuse to splash out on some stunning jewellery. We have chosen eight dazzling pieces from our breath-taking collection, from Chopard to Cartier to give you some extraordinary Mother’s Day ideas.  Close to the heart   A necklace can make a thoughtful gift that will make your Mother feel treasured. Not only will the mass of diamonds look striking, the jewels are close to her heart, j

Say it with Diamonds: Our top Valentine's Jewellery. As the most romantic holiday of the year approaches, you’ll probably find yourself under pressure to find the perfect present, but as they say… no pressure, no diamonds! Melt your partner’s heart this February 14th and say it with diamonds. Our diamond specialists will find you the best pieces from our lovingly curated Valentine’s jewellery, to meet your exacting standards.   I do…. with diamonds. What

We have all heard of the Hope Diamond. Very soon we will be welcoming the next treasure..a spinel belonging to the same collection as the Hope Diamond is due to hit Bonham’s' Fine Jewellery auction, to be held on 24th September.   This will be the first time in 98 years the beautiful octagonal cut, rose-hued, 50.13ct spinel has seen the market.   Its last appearance in 1917 fetched an amazing £1,060 which doesn’t sound like a lot, but convert this to the power of the

Pro’s and cons of shopping for jewellery online.   This has become the biggest focus points when buying jewellery in the modern world. Even if you know exactly what it is you are looking for, the next question going through your mind, is can I buy online?? Not everyone see’s shopping for jewellery on line as a good thing, after lots of research there seems to be a very split sided of view who likes to shop for jewellery and how? At Richdiamonds we have the perfect solution to tu

The Ultimate Emerald Cut Diamond     A magnificent 100-carat diamond is the highlight of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York today. The flawless emerald cut diamond is set to achieve between $19m (£12.7m) and $25m (£16.7m).  The D colour, internally flawless stone has been described as ‘perfect’ and is welcomed into a group of five elite comparable quality diamonds over 100 carats to ever been sold at auction world-wide.   The remark

Photo Credit: www.hautetime.com There is an increase in the demand for diamonds, where industries have been encouraged to invest in marketing and technology in order to keep up with other luxury goods and meet the global demands for diamonds. The De Beers Group have seen a rise in their supply and demand needs as they made a whopping £48bn in 2014, according to the Diamond Insight Report. The chief executive of De Beers Group, Philippe Mellier went on to highlight the importance of co

The Piaget collection celebrated its brand hosting by longstanding ties with Hollywood and introduced its opening boutique in Beverley Hills,  together pairing and promoting ‘Piaget collections’ jewellery and watches.   Oscar nominee ‘Jessica Chastain’ was seen wearing a turquoise diamond necklace from Piaget’s new collection.  Also joining her was Natalie Dormer and Glees Dianna from Game of Thrones who arrived wearing Piaget jewels. Phillippe Leopol

Photo Credit: http://www.pricescope.com/ Cartier and Tiffany & Co have been gradually developing their brand value with top ranking views in the jewellery market worldwide. Both jewellery brands have successfully promoted their story and have rapidly increase brand identity­­­ through various marketing activities. These established brands have excellent legacies, histories and stories which today holds excellent value to their name. Using technological development such as soci

 Photo Credits: www.bagaholicboy.com  After recently welcoming Francesca Amfitheatrop, Tiffany & Co. have struck gold with their newly recruited design director. Bringing her views from ‘The City That Never Sleeps’, Tiffany’s new collection ‘Tiffany T’ is a dedication to the great city that is New York. Having stated, ‘I wanted to create a symbol for modern life and its relentless energy that flows through New York and drives art and culture arou

Photo Credit: www.tomandlorenzo.com Uma Thurman was in the spotlight at the Venice International Film Festival 2014 on Sunday night, presented by Chopard and Vanity Fair. She wowed everyone in a deep burgundy dress, accompanied by a stunning Chopard necklace that dazzled even the cameras. She also wore a diamond bracelet, a silver ring on her engagement finger and perfectly manicured nails that tied her whole ensemble together. As guest of honour, it’s no wonder she shone as brightly as t

Photo Credit: www.thejewelleryeditor.com    Biennale de Paris from 11-21 September 2014 at Grand Palais It could be said that the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris is where the big jewellery houses go the whole 9 yards to showcase their finest pieces. This will most definitely be the highlight of the year as the bar has been raised by the previous 2 years, where the 2012 event consisted of 150 exhibitors which is nearly twice the amount of 86 in 2010. Without surprise, Carti

Photo Credit: Graffdiamonds.com The Graff Sweetheart Diamonds Two phenomenal diamonds were found in a mine in Lesotho weighing 184cts and 196cts both of which were of the highest standard at Type IIa and type IIb. These diamonds are almost entirely devoid of impurities and consequently colourless and have the highest thermal conductivity. A lot of effort was needed in every stage as the team, under a lot of pressure managed to perfectly cut the stones into heart shapes. The pair were made

Photo Credit: Boodles.com For the first time ever Boodles is able to present its first ever Blue Diamond. This rare stone is a 1.03 carat, marquise cut blue and set in a platinum ring, surrounded by diamonds.  What makes this ring spectacular is the Marquise cut diamond can look larger than other shapes of the same carat weight. When choosing a Marquise cut diamond it is important to note the overall clarity and colour of the stone which is why the ring really is exquisite. To empahsise&n

Photo Credit: WhiteHorseDigital.co.uk   Chopard’s Cannes Film Festival Party 2014 played host to many of the best names in modelling who shone just as brightly as the diamond Chopard pieces that they wore so effortlessly. It saw the likes of Liu Wen, Adriana Lima, Arlenis Sosa, Petra Nemcova and Alessandra Ambrosio, all wearing dresses designed by Elie Saab. The outfits complimented the statement Chopard necklaces and earrings that really were the crème de la crème of t

Rihanna lit up the Empire State building in honor of Cartier Love Day. The singer who was dripping in a jewel encrusted tiara, two Lotus rings, diamond stud earrings, a diamond dome ring, and a silk bracelet which were all Cartier. /div>

Pippa Small uses the money she makes on her handmade expensive jewellery to help some of the world's most disadvantaged communities.  Her jewellery is selling as much £70,000 per item, she is in demand with fashion houses like Gucci, Chloe and Nicole Farhi. Her designs have been worn by celebrities like Nicole Kidman. 

A 118-carat egg-sized jewel, is the largest diamond ever sold at auction, the price rose to $30.6 million at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong on the 10th of October, its basically $259,322 per carat. It was the highest ever price obtained for a white diamond, a record that was only set in May this year when another D colour, flawless diamond, a 101-carat pear-shaped stone, sold at Christie’s in Geneva for $26.7 million, or $254,400 per carat.