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