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Fancy Grey Diamonds

Fancy Grey Diamonds

Fancy Grey Diamonds. Fancy Grey diamonds are not to be confused with heavily included diamonds sometimes termed ‘Salt and Pepper diamonds’. A Fancy Grey Diamond is very different to a Salt and Pepper Diamond.     A Fancy Grey Diamond.      ...

Moissanite – Man-made Diamond – Synthetic Diamond.

Moissanite – Man-made Diamond – Synthetic Diamond.

Moissanite Engagement Ring - What is it? Moissanite Engagement Ring, where does Moissanite they come from? It almost sounds like a tall tale.  Henri Moissan a French chemist named first discovered Moissanite.  Henry discovered it in a meteor crater located in Devil’s...

Green Diamonds Love

Green Diamonds Love

Green Diamonds This week a superb green diamonds ring will go to auction, via Christie’s of Hong Kong. So why is it so special? Because it is very rare and very unusual and jaw-droppingly expensive. The star of the show is rectangular-cut fancy vivid green diamond –...

Unusual Diamond Cuts

Unusual Diamond Cuts

There are many choices of styles of engagement rings to choose from. Some are more unusual then others. None the less the result of receiving such ring has always been to accomplish the same. Acceptance of marriage proposal and then the confirmation of marriage.

Pink Diamonds Auction

Pink Diamonds Auction

  Pink Diamonds At the upcoming Sotherby’s  to be held in October there will be a chance to bid on a very rare pink diamonds which is being tipped to sell for between $12.8 million and $15.4 million. The specs on this whopping stone are as follows. 8.14 carats,...

The First Engagement Ring.

The First Engagement Ring.

The First Engagement Ring. Engagement Ring History. In this day and age in western society it is the norm for a gentleman to present a lady with an engagement ring at the time of proposal considering of course if she responds positively to the proposal in the first...

What Is Diamond Symmetry?

What Is Diamond Symmetry?

Have you heard the term ‘ Diamond Symmetry ‘? Anyone who has shopped for a diamond before has at least heard of the “Four Cs” … but jewellers often don’t mention some of the other factors that contribute to the price of a diamond

Worlds Largest Orange Diamond.

Worlds Largest Orange Diamond.

Worlds Largest Orange Diamond The largest fancy-vivid orange diamond known to exist sold for 32.6 million Swiss francs ($36 million) at Christie’s International in Geneva. The 14.82-carat pear-shaped stone’s price including fees was about $2.4 million per carat. The...

Understanding Diamond Fluorescence

Understanding Diamond Fluorescence

Diamond fluorescence, in its most simple form, is the effect that ultraviolet (UV) light has on a diamond. When you stand under a blue light or ultraviolet light, sometimes you can see your whites get brighter or your teeth appear to glow. This is the same effect the diamond has under the UV rays. Fluorescence is the visible light that a diamond emits when it is exposed to the UV rays.

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Custom Made Rings

At Loyes Diamond we provide a service to make bespoke diamond rings. Our custom-made rings are created through a process involving as many as six tradespeople. Each ring is treated as a project. The project is managed by a tradesperson with over 30 years of experience.  Our team is widely recognized as one of the most respected in the engagement ring and diamond ring business.

Romantic Places To Propose In Ireland (The West)

The west of Ireland is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, making it the perfect place to pop the question to the love of your life.

The Four C’s

Cut Of a Diamond

This is without doubt the most important factor in a diamond’s beauty. It is the element of the Four C’s the buyer should focus their energy on

Best Place To Buy An Engagement Ring In Dublin Ireland

The best place to buy an engagement ring in Dublin may not be just a case of searching Google and seeing the top results

How To Make Your Diamond Look Bigger

How to make your engagement ring appear bigger?

Does Size matter ?

There are several ways to enhance the appearance of your gem and make your diamond look bigger.  If you’re passionate about the glitter and want a ring that might compete with the celebrities bling.

Pink Diamond Discovery

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Diamond Stud Earrings

Diamond Stud Earrings are a popular piece of jewellery all over the world. In what ever country you are in you will discover that people are wearing diamond earrings or some such version of diamond earrings.

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