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Leap year brings us Bachelor's Day
A lesser known tradition is Bachelor's day which is February 29th - so it falls only in a leap year. The day is also known as Ladies Privilege - the day...
Diamond carat explained
Often people think that "carat" refers to a diamond’s size, and certainly the bigger the carat the larger the diamond. But it is actually the weight of the gem that...
What is it with water and diamonds?
Diamonds have often been compared to water or ice as people try to describe the clarity of the fabulous gem. The Ancient Greeks thought diamonds were the tears of gods...
What Ancient Romans teach us about jewellery
Did you know we’ve been losing gems from our jewellery - or the piece altogether - as far back as Ancient Roman times? Archaeologists recently uncovered over 30 gems from...
Diamond colour unveiled
We value diamonds for their crystal clear and sparkly brilliant nature. The better the cut and clarity, the better the brightness and sparkle of the gem. However, no matter how...
A Diamond's Cut - Part 2
Diamonds are unique in their mirror-like reflections - the technical term is adamantine lustre (and yes, hence the name diamond!). No other gem reflects back as much light as a...
How to Find Your Perfect Gift on Our Website
Looking for that perfect gift? Let us help you find the right piece for your special person and pocket.We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of exceptional design jewellery...
How much is my old gold worth at DesignYard?
Calculating a rough estimate of your gold value is simple: all you need is a digital kitchen scales and a calculator. Start by grouping your jewellery by 9k, 14k 18k,...
