Knowledge Base Articles

A Diamond Grading Report is essential when purchasing your diamond. All diamonds purchased through MY Diamonds will be accompanied by their original diamond grading certificate. MY Diamonds provides free independent appraisals from Symmetry Gemmological and Valuation Services for all diamond engagement rings* with a value of $3,000 or over. Loose diamonds can also be appraised by MY Diamonds.

Congratulations! You've made the big leap and decided to get engaged. At 'MY Diamonds' we believe we can help you make the perfect selection of probably, the most important love token of your life!

Of course, at 'MY Diamonds' we offer only the finest selection of superb diamond rings, and with our extensive on line showroom, you and your fiancée can choose from the comfort of your armchairs.

When you and your partner decide it's the right time to get engaged, you can be absolutely sure, that her thoughts will go immediately to the engagement ring. (Cue thought bubble)!

Below are some tips that they would recommend, to ensure that you purchase the perfect ring to celebrate your engagement

Platinum is probably the most popular choice of metal when it comes to purchasers buying jewellery. It is beautiful in colour, sophisticated in style, and shows diamonds off to their very best effect. The platinum diamond engagement ring or wedding band is the perfect choice. Not only does platinum and diamond look exquisite, it is also an excellent long term investment.

If you are about to design and build your own unique engagement ring, then you are to be envied indeed. Many couple choose to design their own diamond creations and the MY Diamonds Jewellery Building Experience is the one they will choose.

Congratulations and Welcome to the league of True Gentlemen, your decision to make a surprise out of your marriage proposal has put you among the exclusive list of action-oriented, decisive men who know what they want in life

Read this article that will guide you through process of selecting that perfect ring.

The rules of buying engagement rings are...there are no rules. All you have to do is make sure that you find the ring of your dreams. As wonderful and exciting as this sounds, the actual process can be time consuming, extremely expensive and stressful. Or...you can go to 'MY Diamonds' www.MYdiamonds.com.au where the whole process will become a fabulous experience.

Whatever the style, setting or size of diamond engagement rings, one thing has not changed between the wearers of the past and present. The blushing brides-to-be still become very "left handed" with joy and delight, showing off their beautiful diamond engagement rings as often as possible with big smiles on their faces.

Everyone is looking for something different, something dramatic and alluring – and the MY Diamonds collection of Black Diamond rings and black diamond engagement rings is certainly that. Dramatic, glamorous and dangerous, and of course exquisitely designed and cut by the MY Diamonds master craftsmen, no other diamond engagement ring will attract such comment.

An engagement ring consists of two parts. The band or shank that encircles the finger. And the main setting or head, which hold the centre gemstones in place. The main setting holding the centre main gemstone can be a claw (prong) setting, bezel setting or tension setting

The shank can be plain or contain small diamonds set into hollows, grooves or channels. Small diamonds set in the ring setting can be channel set, claw set, pave or bead set, or gypsy set.

When the cut, polish and symmetry of the diamond are all graded as excellent, it is known as a diamond with 'The Triple Excellent Cut or Triple X Cut. This is a diamond to be coveted indeed.

Looking at diamonds is a wonderfully pleasurable activity. We are all entranced by their beauty, sparkle, and for some of us, the sheer wonder at how a gem that has lain under the ground for many thousands of years, can be transformed into the most magnificent diamond.

For the majority of us, using the naked eye, the only difference between diamonds, are their shape or colour. The diamond that you have your heart set on may be a pear, princess or marquise cut, and perhaps with a hue of colour...but look more closely!

Diamond is a durable mineral, therefore perfect for everyday wear. This makes it resistant to damage and the ideal gem-stone for setting in engagement rings, or wedding bands.

When diamonds are sold, it is usually in the unit of weight known as carat, commonly referred to as 'ct'.

A diamond is made up of many parts, not least, the girdle. The outer edge of the diamond is known as the girdle and is where the top of the diamond, commonly known as the crown meets the bottom, or the pavilion.

Whatever your reasons for buying your diamond, you need to be sure that the diamond that you are buying is the very best, the one you've set your heart on, and top value for money. Only deal with reputable companies that sell GIA certified diamonds.

An absolute 'hearts and arrows' diamond is a rarity. The impeccable symmetry of the diamond cut means that it requires an absolute craftsman whose cutting skills are nothing short of perfect. When you are looking for a 'hearts and arrows' diamond to purchase, only the highest grading credentials will do and GIA will provide that essential recommendation

The beauty of a diamond is often determined by the way it sparkles and scintillates. This is often the factor that we most consider when purchasing our chosen diamond. This is what tempts us and puts us under the diamond's spell.

The cut of the stone and it's shape is therefore extremely important, and at My Diamonds they offer the most classic and revered cuts of diamonds. This article is an in-depth analysis of each diamond shape (Round Brilliant cut, Princess cut, Emerald cut, Oval cut, Marquise cut, pear shape cut, heart shape cut, radiant cut, cushions cut, Trilliant cut)  Read more

Antwerp is one of the biggest and most important diamond centres of the world, Antwerp has played an important role in the diamond industry since the 14th Century. 1-in-2 of all polished diamonds pass through Antwerp. 8 in 10 of the world’s rough diamonds are processed in Antwerp. Antwerp is famous for its craftsmanship and has the world’s most renowned diamond polishers

The certification process relies on governments who have agreed to participate to certify the origin of rough diamonds. They must also instigate and put into practice, controls that ensure that conflict stones from designated areas must not be allowed to enter the supply chain. Trading with other members of the Process ensures that all parties are fully aware of the origin of diamonds. Being part of the Kimberley Process has become a given for those countries wishing to mine, trade or sell stones. As of November 2012, the Kimberly Process had 80 participating governments, with the European Union and its Member States counting as a single participant.

The five carat, black diamond is by designer Itay Malkin and set in 18k white gold, with 80, yes that's 80, natural white pave diamonds. The designer worked together with Sarah Jessica Parker and the show's (Sex and the City 2) very famous costume designer, Patricia Field, on the design.

If you're into high end fashionable jewellery then black bling is 'in'. And it's 'in' in a very big way. Gwyneth Paltrow, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus have all been seen sporting the latest black diamond jewellery. 'Lost' star Elizabeth Mitchell wore hers to the 'Emmies' and Katie Perry, the California Girl continues to wear them at awards ceremonies. And what could be more dynamic or eye catching?

When considering the industry's history, Antwerp is where most of the diamond industry's beginnings are concentrated. This is where 80% of the world's rough diamonds are handled and more than 50% of processed diamonds pass through this international trading centre of excellence.

We have sadly lost one of the Hollywood greats recently. Dame Elizabeth Taylor died 23rd March 2011. Taylor was married eight times to seven husbands and with each marriage her collection of diamonds increased, particularly when she was married to Richard Burton. Her love of jewellery, particularly diamonds, began early in her life. She acquired one of the greatest private collections of jewellery in the world