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When buying diamonds, one of the first things you check is the stone’s clarity. You must have read somewhere that it can tell you the stone’s quality or grade. And you’re right. Clarity is one of the four quality indicators (the 4Cs) used to determine and describe the stone’s value. The other three Cs are […]

There is no doubt that the benefits of a halo engagement ring are not the only considerations you have to consider when choosing the ring for your fiancé’. You also have to know what flaws to look out for and avoid choosing the diamond for the engagement ring. Choosing a Ring Style Let’s take the […]

The four Cs that determine the price of a diamond are color, clarity, cut and carat weight. What Is Diamond Grading? Jewelers and jewelry professionals like us at Shira Diamonds use a systematic way of evaluating and assessing diamonds’ value and qualities. A grading system developed in the 1950s by GIA, the world’s first and […]

A simple guide for keeping your diamonds in their best shape Now that you’ve scrimped and saved up to buy diamond-studded jewelry, here comes the hard part: keeping the diamonds clean and protected. Yes, even though diamonds are virtually indestructible, they still require a bit of love and care on your part so that they […]

Interesting bits of knowledge about diamonds, straight from a gemologist Why Are People So Enchanted by Diamonds? If you’re here, you’re probably just as crazy about diamonds as we are! Diamonds are arguably the most well-known precious stone in the world. They’re everywhere in popular culture: from being the go-to gemstone for proposals to the […]

The year 2020 has indeed made a massive impact on our lives. We can say that the COVID-19 pandemic is probably the worst and the most crucial calamity on global health. In December 2019, the coronavirus disease outbreak started in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, and no one thought it would turn into a pandemic that […]

When you purchase a diamond, what shape usually comes into your mind? Round? Oval? Square? Like us, diamonds have personalities, too. Each figure and cut is unique and signifies a meaning to anyone who would wear it. Before we decide, we should familiarize ourselves with diamond shapes and learn the difference between diamond cuts. Here, […]

When we invest our money, the only thing that we want to make sure is getting the value of what we are investing in. This is why we only look for the best shares to buy in south africa, the newest houses in the area, and will only put our money towards something we have […]

Are you getting ready for the big day or are you just about to pop the big question? We know how overwhelming wedding preparations can be, especially when choosing the right options for your wedding. That includes choosing your wedding rings. Some couples would just go for the old school wedding rings – plain, thin […]

When the movie Titanic was released in 1997, it broke and set so many records of accolades and box office results. In fact, it was the first movie to gross over the billion and mark and to date still remains as one of the top grossing films of all time. But more than its awards […]