The 4Cs, invented by the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), is the universal method by which the quality of diamonds are graded all over the world. When buying a diamond it is important to understand the 4Cs so you know what you are buying and can compare diamond prices accurately. Browse the interactive tool below... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

The Cullinan Diamond The Heart of Eternity The Koh-I-Noor The Hope Diamond The Krupp Diamond The Centenary Diamond The Taylor Burton Diamond The Golden Jubilee Diamond The Regent Diamond The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

The Kimberley Process (its full title is the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme) is an international organisation and is a joint initiative between Governments, the International Diamond Industry and civil society organisations which monitors the diamond trade and aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds while helping to protect the legitimate trade in rough diamonds.... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

A diamonds shape is not one of the four characteristics (colour, clarity, cut & carat) by which its value is determined. It is however a very important factor to consider when buying a ring for someone as the recipient will more than likely have very strong opinions on what sort of shape they like and... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

Using Kate Middleton’s engagement ring she received from Prince William in 2010 as inspiration we’ve recorded a short video using our 3D design software to create our own version of that ring. The ring has a large centre sapphire surrounded by a cluster of white diamonds in a gold band. We’re using our 3D diamond... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

Continuing our series of design videos inspired by celebrity engagement rings we’ve used the original engagement ring that David Beckham proposed to Spice Girl Victoria with in 1998. He’s since gone on to give her a total of 13 engagement rings over the years that they’ve been together, worth a rumored £4 million! We’re using... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

Here’s a quick 2 min video of a ring that we designed using Beyonce’s 2007 diamond engagement ring from Jay-Z as inspiration. We’re using our 3D diamond ring design software which contains thousands of diamond ring designs that can be modified to create any style you can imagine. Ring Details 18 Asscher cut diamond Split... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

Here’s a quick 2+ min video of a ring that we designed using Blake Lively’s 2012 diamond engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds as inspiration. We’re using our 3D diamond ring design software which contains thousands of diamond ring designs that can be modified to create any style imaginable. Ring Details 12 carat pink oval shaped... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

Getting the right engagement ring for your partner can be tough especially since many jewellers no longer have the skill to make bespoke items, most of the time you are left with choosing a ring from a limited number of designs that they happen to have in stock. We’re trying to change that at Parnelle... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more

For the final article in our short series on how to buy a diamond engagement ring we deal with getting the correct setting for your diamond. To choose a ring setting you’ll need to select a style, a precious metal and a ring size, you’re probably going to spend most of your time on the... Read More The post Blog first appeared on Parnelle Diamonds ..read more