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Incredibly unique Opal gemstones

Neil Watson

Opal is an incredibly unique gemstone and should be treated with care, below we will answer some of our most common questions and myths regarding opal jewellery! Why can’t I wear my opal all the time?This is something that we get asked a lot in store and to give you...

What is a lab grown diamond?

Neil Watson

A lab grown diamond is a diamond that is grown by man in a diamond growing facility. Diamonds have been grown since the 1950’s but only recently has the technology improved that they can now grow high grade gem grade quality diamonds that are suitable for jewellery.

What is Rhodium Plating?

Neil Watson

To explain Rhodium Plating to you, we first need to explain how white gold is made. White gold comes out of the ground as yellow gold – then we mix it with different alloys but naturally it is not a white metal, so we cover it with rhodium to give it that crisp white colour.