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Pink Diamonds Steal The Show

Published on January 27, 2011 in Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Eskae Private Jeweller, Pink Diamond Investment and Pink Diamonds. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Diamonds are considered to be an extremely valuable asset since they maintain their sparkling looks and in turn, never depreciate in value. More valuable than any other gemstone or precious metal, investing in diamonds has only risen in market value making it a sure-fire way to increase capital gains while preserving wealth.

Although all natural diamonds are considered as rare, coloured diamonds are much rarer causing the appreciation value to skyrocket, more auctions to be held and more investments to be made. Of all coloured diamonds, pink diamonds have become the investment of choice ever since the Argyle Diamond Mine opened for production in 1985.

Located in Western Australia, the Argyle Diamond Mine has since produced nearly 15 million carats of diamonds since it’s unveiling and currently accounts for 90-95% of the world’s pink diamond supply!

Considering its rarity, this may sound like enormous amounts of pink diamonds are available but in reality, is quite the opposite. To help put the amount of pink diamonds available into better perspective, only 1 carat of pink diamonds will be found per every 100,000 carats of diamonds mined which is only 0.1% of all diamonds mined.

With a better understanding of its exclusivity, the need for this particular investment in pink diamonds has skyrocketed even more so with today’s failing economy. Since formal records were first kept at the beginning of the 1980s, prices for pink diamonds have increased in value by an average of 20% per year, which is 300% better investment than a rental property in Australia, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

This has allowed for pink diamonds to become the most popular choice among diamond investors and traders/brokers at diamond auctions. Just recently in November, 2010, a pink diamond was bought at the Sotheby auction in Geneva, smashing the world record for jewels bought at an auction, for a total of $46,158,674!

Sold to a well-known top diamond trader, Laurence Graff, this 24.78 carat Fancy Intense pink diamond outsold its predecessor of an auctioned 35.56 carat blue diamond which had sold for $24.3 million dollars which just goes to show the incredible value of a pink diamond.

Pink diamonds, without a secondary coloring are considered to be the rarest and most expensive of all pink diamonds and as quoted by Sotheby’s head of the jewellery division, David Bennet, “I think this tells you a bit about the health of the market.”

This world record has brought much needed attention to the pink diamond market proving its value in the investment world. Ansar Ali, CEO of Elite Gems profoundly said, “The market for natural coloured pink diamonds is very strong at the moment and prices have risen by 35% within the last six months. If that pace continues, an investment in a natural coloured pink diamonds today could double in value in the next 12-18 months.”

Knowing this market is highly sought after, jewellery auctions are quickly becoming every investor’s dream! And why shouldn’t it? Being the most concentrated source of value on earth, analysts predict that the demand for coloured diamonds will outstrip supply for the next decade.

Jewellery auctions hold such high appeal for purchasing these rare diamonds because these diamond traders and brokers highly value the investment aspect and more importantly, they value their diamond treasures as a collectible. Because of this, traders and brokers have full knowledge of the history of each individual diamond, the value of it and the most up-to-date diamond market information.

With the spotlight on pink diamonds, attendance at jewellery auctions is at an all time high due to the fact that the Argyle mine is slowly being depleted of its natural pink diamonds. It is expected that within the next 10 years, these precious pink diamonds will be even rarer which is great news for investors but more costly for those not already in the pink diamond investment world.

As of right now, pink diamonds are achieving record prices currently above $100,000 USD per carat and it’s currently estimated that by the year 2018, prices will reach over $750,000 USD per carat! The appeal and its never depreciating intrinsic value for pink diamonds is obviously the investment of a lifetime. Investors who have already recognized this have gained immensely from the pink diamond market and those just learning about its invincible market are all too eager to get started.

There’s nothing to be lost by heading over to the next jewellery auction to learn from the best diamond investors in the world. Learning insider information about the history and the valuable worth behind these dazzling pink diamonds is sure to guarantee you the best investment of your life!

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Famous Names Add To Pink Diamonds’ Investment Appeal

Published on January 20, 2011 in Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Jewellery, Pink Diamond Investment and Pink Diamonds. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Pink diamonds have profoundly left their mark on society, not only as a fantastic investment but also, its natural one-of-a-kind beauty. Celebrities have only increased the appeal of a pink diamond’s stigma, adding to the effect of its rarity and value by displaying their expensive tastes on the red carpet.

As more celebrities flaunt pink diamonds, the more curiosity arises surrounding this unique gemstone. For many, it appears to be the new enviable and trendy fad to hit the red carpet but considering diamonds have been around for nearly 4 billion years, a pink diamond’s history goes just as far back as any other diamond does.

In 1643, long before there were cameras and red carpets, the first known pink diamond made its appearance. Originally presented by the King to Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Conde and Commander of the French Army during the Thirty Years War, the pink diamond was then bought by Louis XIII. Weighing in at 9.01 carats, this Conde Pink Diamond currently sits in the Musee de Conde in Chantilly, France.

Also discovered during this era, was a pink diamond called the Darya-i-Nur or, better understood in English, the Sea of Light. It has since been dated back to its discovery in 1642 although it wasn’t known until much later, in 1739. During this time, the invading Persian army took it from India and brought it back to Iran, where it remains today.

What makes the Sea of Light rose-coloured pink diamond so incredible is that it’s the largest pink diamond ever discovered! The carat size has remained debatable over the years, coming in at 175 carats all the way up to 195 carats, since the risk of removing the stone from its brooch setting for the past 130 years has been deemed too great of a risk.

The next most famous pink diamond that came to light was given as a wedding present to Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 by geologist, Dr, John Williamson. The Williamson, as it was later called, was originally a 54 carat piece of rough pink diamond that was cut down to 38.5 carats and gifted in the presence of Queen Mary to then, Princess Elizabeth.

During the next five years, the diamond was trimmed down to its current 23.6 carats in which Queen Elizabeth had a brooch designed after her favourite flower, the daffodil. With such a big stone and her penchant for brooches, this pink diamond was finally placed in the centre of a daffodil flower brooch that the Queen still wears favourably to this very day!

The historical and momentous occasions surrounding pink diamonds have left the though of wearing it seemingly untouchable and better worn by royalty. It wasn’t until 2002, when Ben Affleck gave Jennifer Lopez a pink diamond engagement ring, that the appeal seemed to hit a more realistic target. While their engagement didn’t last, the pink diamond had already left its significant mark towards the new surge in popularity of coloured diamonds.

Soon after the hyped-up engagement made front page news and pictures of the engagement ring covered gossip magazines, other celebrities began following the trend. Mariah Carey was next to take the spotlight wearing her 17 carat pink diamond engagement ring from, now husband, Nick Cannon. Estimated at $2.5 million, the centre stone is an emerald-cut, light pink diamond weighing in at 10 carats and is surrounded by 58 intense pink diamonds which are flanked by two half moon diamonds.

The most recent addition to the pink-diamond-wearing cast includes actress, Portia de Rossi, who was proposed to by TV Host, Ellen Degeneres, with a delicate 3 carat marquise-cut diamond whose band was decorated with pink pave diamonds. Although they’ve since married, Degeneres stole the show, not just for winning awards at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmys in 2008 but by also announcing their new engagement while showing off the amazing engagement ring on the red carpet.

Surrounded by famous faces, royalty and world-record breaking auction prices; it’s only expected that the demand for pink diamonds has shot up. With the Argyle Mine, in Western Australia, being known as the leading source for high quality pink diamonds, it has quickly gained notoriety since it’s opening in 1980.

Knowing that diamonds are millions, if not billions of years old, obviously, natural diamonds aren’t likely to regenerate anytime soon – at least not in this lifetime – which naturally leads to its depletion. This has pushed the pink diamond market into its highest demand yet, making the natural pink diamond more covetable and rarer by celebrities, jewellery collectors and investors than ever before.

If it’s one thing everyone loves about diamonds, it’s the luxury and rarity that it has to offer. Whether given as a gift or worn by royalty and celebrities, it definitely makes the owner feel exactly what a pink diamond is all about: Exclusively and luxuriously extravagant!

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10 Extraordinary and Unusual Celebrity Engagement Rings

Published on November 9, 2010 in Bridal Jewellery, Coloured Diamonds, Designer Jewellery, Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Eskae Private Jeweller, Gold, Jewellery, Platinum and White Diamonds. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

As you journey with me on this trip through a wide variety of celebrity engagement rings, the trip has been very rewarding. On this, our last stop, we will examine some unusual engagement rings, whether it is a result of the featured stone or the design of the ring. While not all of these engagements were meant for lasting love, the beauty of the given ring could last beyond a lifetime.

1. Katharine McPhee

While not a celebrity until she sang her way to the finals on American Idol, Katharine McPhee still sports a ring worth examining. Nock Cokas proposed with a classically cut colored stone ring that features an oval cut yellow diamond. The center stone is surrounded by pink pave diamonds set in platinum.

2. Heidi Klum

The 10 carat canary diamond engagement ring Heidi Klum received from husband Seal is a Lorraine Schwartz design. The clean lines of the stone cut accentuate the brilliance of the diamond. This design is perfect for Klum’s slender and long fingers, which perfectly display this natural wonder.

3. Rebecca Romijn

The 6 carat yellow diamond engagement ring worn by Rebecca Romijn was designed by Simon G. While the oval stone itself is certainly elegant and impressive, the look of the ring along with the stacked pink and blue pave bands give the overall presentation a unique finish. The contrasting colors make the yellow diamond radiate from its setting, giving the overall appeal distinction.

4. Gwyneth Paltrow

Often giving off the air of a quiet and traditional girl, Gwyneth Paltrow has surprised us with her sense of style more than once. Her Coldplay front-man husband, Chris Martin proposed to her with a breath-taking Asscher cut diamond with a micro pave frame and double band. The look is exquisite and the styling very unique.

5. Sandra Bullock

While her public life is in turmoil, Sandra Bullock’s ring, designed by Neil Lane and estranged husband Jesse James, still exhibits a unique flair. The design is a vintage-inspired engagement ring with the theme of “You and Me.” The ring has two intertwined diamonds and a diamond pave wedding band to provide a complete genuine and unique style.

6. Mena Suvari

Traditional does not seem to be in the cards for Mea Suvari who instead preferred to use her birthstones of amethyst and citrine in her engagement ring. The stones are beautifully set in an asymmetrical design around a gold band and are meant to represent the commitment between Suvari and husband Robert Brinkmann.

7.      Jennifer Anniston

Although her marriage to Brad Pitt was not meant to last, Anniston wore one of the most beautiful and uniquely designed engagement rings seen in the celebrity circles. The ring was tactile in design, with stones set on different levels. The overall shape is based on the concept of the heart and is a symbol for eternity; at least the ring will last.

8.      Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel wears a Neil Lane designed engagement ring from Benjamin Gibbard. As beautiful and unique the large solitaire ring is for Deschanel, the eye-catching aspect is truly found in the wedding band. An eternity band, it is set in platinum and has alternating small rubies and diamonds all the way around it, giving it a unique appeal to the finished set.

9.      Jenna Bush

Jenna Bush’s engagement ring incorporates the traditional diamond solitaire with large sapphires flanking either side. The look is both traditional and unique, incorporating the three-stone setting in a platinum finish. The stones are all round and jump off her finger anytime she moves her hand giving a very noticeable appeal.

10.  Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie once wore an inverted cushion cut pink sapphire in a pave undercarriage and split diamond pave band that was given to her by DJ AM. This original engagement was said to have fallen through and an updated ring may soon follow. Given the beauty and allow of this piece alone, why would anyone want a replacement?

I hope you have enjoyed this trip through celebrity engagement rings as much as I have. Join me next time as I embark on a new journey through celebrity proposals. I will see you there.

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10 Extraordinary Colored-Diamond Celebrity Engagement Rings

Published on November 5, 2010 in Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Eskae Private Jeweller, Gold, Jewellery, Pink Diamonds and Platinum. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

As I continue to explore the fascination the public has with the celebrity engagement, there is still little that is as breathtaking as the rings that accompany the proposals. In this post, I have focused on the fascinating appeal of the colored diamonds gracing the hands of well-known (and some not so well-known) individuals. Read on for a glimpse into the celebrity lifestyle and colored diamonds it can buy.

1. Carrie Underwood

Married to Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood wears a ring that features a flawless brilliant round yellow diamond. The stone is set in a platinum and micro-pave diamond finish. The Jonathan Arndt design is both elegance and brilliance, a perfect fit for Underwood’s coloring. Reportedly priced at $1 million, the unique look of this ring fits the personality of the bride-to-be.

2. Eva LaRue

While Eva LaRue originally broke off her engagement to Joe Cappuccio, the owner of a seafood exporting company, the two did finally tie the knot with a 4 carat weight diamond ring on her finger. The cushion cut center stone has small pink stones on either side and rests on a diamond-studded band. A flash setting upon her hand, this ring is not what I would call traditional, but it certainly catches the eye.

3. Anna Kournikova

Sometimes a girl just has to have pink, which seems to be the case for Anna Kournikova. The tennis star receved an 11 carat pink pear cut engagement ring from fiancé Enrique Iglesias. The ring also features two trillion side stones and is reportedly valued at $2.5 million. Created by Argyle, this ring is a head-turner. While it is certainly not the most valuable celebrity engagement ring, it is definitely one of the most striking.

4. Tracey Edmonds

Tracey Edmonds caught the celebrity spotlight with her engagement to comedian Eddie Murphy. A celebrity in her own right, Edmonds is the former wife of Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. The Cartier fancy yellow emerald cut diamond with white diamond baguettes was worn by Tracey Edmonds for only a short two weeks until the engagement was called off, yet the elegance and style of the ring is certainly timeless.

5. Tara Reid

While is still unclear as to whether Tara Reid is actually engaged to German entrepreneur Michael Axtmann, the pear-shaped pink diamond she is now wearing on an important finger suggests vows may be in her future. The carat weight has yet to be disclosed, although the healthy size is surrounded by pave diamonds and set in platinum.

6. Mariah Carey

Songbird Mariah Carey received a beautiful engagement ring from husband Nick Cannon. Designed by Jacob & Co., the 17 carat emerald cut diamond is surrounded by pink diamonds and two half-moon diamonds on either side. Reportedly worth $2.5 million, this engagement ring has a look of old-world traditional with new world style.

7. Portia de Rossi

Portia de Rossi received a beautiful ring from partner and wife Ellen Degeneres. Pink paver diamonds surround a center diamond that is of a marquise cut, set horizontally instead of the traditional vertical style. The design of the diamond-encrusted band has a unique flair and seems to fit the couple perfectly.

8. Carla Bruni

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s new fiancé, Carla Bruni is now wearing a pink diamond, heart-shaped engagement ring. This Dior Cupidon is rumored to have been also worn by Sarkozy’s ex-wife, yet the striking ring has its own beauty and unique design that is uncompromisingly “French”.

9. Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra is not known to conform to expectations and the same is true in her third engagement, this time to Rob Patterson. Electra’s engagement ring is a stunning black diamond flanked by white diamonds all around. The band is gold and the ring, surprisingly for a celebrity, is valued at a very low price. What I like about the ring is not the expected flash, but the bold look of the black diamond. For the bride-to-be who wants to be different, the black diamond is a unique look.

10. Jennifer Lopez

While the engagement didn’t last and a marriage never happened, few can forget the beautiful 6.5 carat plush pink princess cut diamond engagement ring Jennifer Lopez received from Ben Affleck. The beautiful ring drew massive media attention and set off a whole new trend in colored diamonds. Copies of the ring were high in demand and the style continues to turn heads today.

Check back with me next time as I take you on a journey of celebrities wearing white diamond engagement rings.

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$20M Wedding Cake!

Published on October 15, 2010 in Bridal Jewellery, Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Eskae Private Jeweller, Fun Stuff and White Diamonds. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , .

WOW!

Now this takes the cake if you can excuse the pun! This video was sent to me by a friend Sarah Foster who is a fantastic virtual assistant, someone who I have used my times over the past few months. I can highly recommend her services for anyone who is in need of some help in their daily activities.

Below is a short YouTube video of a wedding cake reported to be worth $20M – having been adorned with diamond jewellery, along with a helping of engagement rings and designer jewellery – I can see where the value comes from!

Sam Kritsotakis

Bridal Jewelry

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Pink Diamond Barbie necklet

Published on October 13, 2010 in Coloured Diamonds, Designer Jewellery, Diamonds, Eskae Private Jeweller, Jewellery, Pink Diamond Investment and Pink Diamonds. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

I came across this blog post when i was looking for some information on pink diamonds for a client. It reveals a Barbie doll who has a Pink Diamond Collar. Now this is going to be a special auction through Christies New York without reserve and all profits from the sale will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Wearing a black strapless party dress, pink peep-toe stilettos, and a stunning necklace featuring a one-carat fancy vivid pink diamond, the world’s most expensive Barbie (with a pre-sale estimate to sell from US$300,000 to US$500,000) is designed head-to-toe by fine jewelry designer Stefano Canturi of Sydney Australia.

Pink Diamond for Barbie

Three carats of white diamonds comprise the necklace, which is centered with a 1-ct. emerald cut fancy vivid purplish-pink diamond from the Australian Argyle mine. Collector demand for colored diamonds of this saturation and hue are on the rise, yielding auction prices in excess of $300,000 per carat, Christie’s said in a statement.

Barbie in Pink Diamonds

Sam Kritsotakis
Pink diamonds

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Diamond Jewellery – What’s Colour Got To Do With It?

Published on October 11, 2010 in Coloured Diamonds, Diamond Certification, Diamond Education, Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Eskae Private Jeweller, Jewellery, Pink Diamonds and White Diamonds. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , .

What is it about coloured diamond jewellery that makes it so desirable?

The less colour that’s present in a diamond, the more valuable a diamond is. Given a grade of D, E and F, these diamonds are considered rare and are much more expensive than your average diamond.

Knowing that, it may not make a whole lot of sense that a vibrant, red diamond would be considered one of the rarest and most expensive to those unfamiliar with different categories of diamonds. However, when coloured diamonds are given a class of their own and then rated accordingly, it then takes on its own value.

Coloured diamonds are referred to as Fancy diamonds and rate in a way similar to that of transparent diamonds. They have a ratings scale designed specifically for colour: Faint through Fancy and Fancy through Fancy Vivid. The more effervescent and pure the colour of the diamond is, the more valuable and rarer the stone is. Like transparent diamonds, the value of coloured diamonds also includes the 4 C’s – cut, clarity, colour and carat weight.

To give you a better mental picture, brown Fancy diamonds are on the low spectrum of rarity amongst coloured diamonds. Claret and champagne are the favourite choices of brown diamonds and perhaps the more affordable of all of the colours. Other colours include yellow, green, and orange with blue, pink and red being the most expensive and rarest of all coloured diamonds.

By using radioactive decay schemes, it’s been discovered that all natural diamonds were formed between 990.000,000 and 3.2 billion years ago. Because temperatures need to reach up to 900 – 1300 degrees Celsius to form a diamond, they’re brought up from 100 – 200km beneath the earth when a volcanic eruption occurs.[i] It’s extremely fascinating, isn’t it?

During this process, occasionally trace impurities, irregular growth patterns or exposure of different elements can change the colour of the diamond, thus creating your rare, coloured Fancy diamond.

Here’s a list showing which element creates which hue the diamond becomes:

Yellow – Nitrogen and/or Hydrogen              

Yellow Diamond

Brown – Nitrogen and/or Hydrogen

Brown Diamond

Blue – Boron

Blue Diamond

Green – Radiation exposure

Green Diamond

Pink – Irregular growth patterns within the crystal

Pink Diamond

Red – Irregular growth patterns within the crystal[ii]

Red Diamond

Because of their rarity and value, Fancy diamonds are quite costly. Most people can’t afford coloured diamonds because of the amount of money riding on it. If you’re one of those blessed with the fortune of obtaining such a stone, make sure that a certificate from a respected grading lab is kept securely placed where it can’t be mislaid, stolen or damaged. This is an extremely important document since it verifies the value of the diamond.

Coloured diamonds are not just pricey but because of their intrinsic value and rarity, are also considered to be an investment of sorts. Since so much money goes into purchasing Fancy diamonds, you should be cautious and not make a hasty decision.

The easiest way to identify whether you’re being sold a diamond that’s been coated to appear like a Fancy stone or the real deal is if the salesperson offers a discount or if the stone doesn’t have a certificate of authenticity to go along with it. Fancy diamonds will NEVER be offered for any discount.

I’m sure after understanding a bit more about coloured diamonds, you’ll agree that they’re truly fascinating and perhaps the most exquisite gemstone known to man. If you own a coloured diamond, I would love to hear about it!

Sam Kritsotakis

Eskae Private Jeweller

[i] http://www.pink-diamonds.com.au/text.php?id=jewelry_diamonds_facts

[ii] http://www.khulsey.com/jewelry/fancy_colored_diamonds.html

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Pink Diamond Tiara

Published on August 7, 2010 in Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Pink Diamonds and Wedding Jewellery. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

This is a picture of mining giant Rio Tinto’s one-of-a-kind Argyle pink diamond tiara, which added some sparkle to the Masterpieces London Fair, a unique event that showcased fine art, wine, jewellery and cars in June.

Have a look at the picture below and I am sure you will be amazed at the amount of pink diamonds used in this magnificent tiara. The symmetry on this is superb, the craftsman really got down into the detail here as you can see from all the “waves” and they way they all have the same motion and direction on either side of the centre. They really did an excellentr job of this piece of jewellery

Argyle Pink Diamond Tiara

Can you imagine wearing this on your wedding day!, what a statement it would make for your special wedding…

If you follow the link to the Pink Diamond Tiara, you will be able to find the full story on how our Pink Diamonds are wowing the world!

I have mentioned it in a few earlier posts, the Argyle diamond mine is now beginning to halt the production of it world famous pink diamonds. There is a finite amount of pink diamonds in the mine and they know they will run out in 2018. The price of rare pink diamonds has begun to increase steadily due to this fact, along with the fact that there has been NO significant find for quite some time…

The Argyle diamond mine produces 95% of the worlds pink diamonds, and the other mines in India and Brazil do not produce the colour with anywhere near the same sort of intensity of colour…

Hopefully there will be another find of these most magnificent diamonds.

Sam Kritsotakis

Eskae Jeweller – Your Private Jeweller

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Designing your own Custom Engagement Ring

Published on July 27, 2010 in Bridal Jewellery, Coloured Diamonds, Designer Jewellery, Diamonds, Emeralds, Engagement Rings, Jewellery, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, Wedding Jewellery and White Diamonds. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Designing your own Engagement Ring

A marriage proposal is one of the most important and personal events of a lifetime.  A very special engagement ring will reflect the significance of this event.  When you become engaged, you and your partner can create a lasting symbol of your unique love for each other with a custom engagement ring design. With the help of an experienced jeweller, the process of designing a custom engagement ring will bring you and your loved one closer and help you create a ring that both of you will treasure forever.

The Design Process

Once you’ve decided to create an engagement ring that will reflect you and your partner’s personalities and taste, the next step is to consult a jeweller who specializes in custom engagement ring design.  An experienced jeweller has the technical expertise required to guide you through the design process.  Your jeweller will explain the process to you in simple terms and make sure you have input at every step.  You will gain an understanding and appreciation of how much is involved in custom designing and creation of your engagement ring.

Your jeweller will help you make a series of important design decisions related to ring design, including:

  • Diamonds – Which one is Right for you? – Your jeweller will help run you through what makes a diamond sparkle with “Fire and Brilliance” and how the different characteristics affect the value of the diamond. Diamonds are a traditional choice for engagement rings, but a truly unique design can be created using other types of stones.  Emeralds, rubies and pearls can be striking alternatives to diamonds.
  • The Size and Shape of the Diamond or Gemstone – Once the type of stone is chosen, your jeweller can recommend suitable sizes and shapes.  When recommending a diamond or gemstone, your jeweller will take into account your personalities, what you want to communicate through your engagement ring and a host of other considerations.
  • The Style of the Setting – The design details of the setting will have a major impact on the overall style and look of the ring.  The setting can be traditional, with a clean and crisp look that will allow your diamond or gemstone to sparkle with its own “fire and brilliance” or it may be embellished with side stones, engraving or filigrees, adding more detail and intrigue to the design.
  • Platinum or Gold? – Which one is Best for your Setting? – The setting design, the diamond and gemstones used and the ring budget will determine the best metal for the engagement ring.

After you have expressed your design preferences, your jeweller will create a custom design for your approval.  Many couples have seen another ring that they want to copy, or they may want to combine 2 or 3 design elements from other rings.  If this is the case with your ring design, feel free to bring in drawings or photos to give your jeweller an idea of what you have in mind.  A talented jeweller will incorporate these suggestions into a single cohesive ring design, adding any details that may be needed to complete the design and convey what you would like to have represented in your ring.

The Surprise Engagement Ring

A marriage proposal and engagement ring are often planned as a surprise.  In this case, the design decisions will be made solely by the man.  His fiancée’s lifestyle, looks, body size and shape, personality and taste in jewellery should be taken into account when designing a custom engagement ring.  Family members or close friends can be a great help in creating a design that will be cherished for a lifetime.

Wedding Band Considerations

The design for your wedding bands should be considered when designing your engagement ring, especially if a bridal set consisting of the two rings is desired.  Using similar stones, metals and design motifs is the best way to tie together the engagement and wedding rings.

Generally speaking, if you use a similar design in both engagement ring and wedding bands, you will gain the benefit of having them look they were designed together at the same time.  When the engagement and wedding ring are worn together they will truly look like a matched set and not two unmatched rings that were bought at different times and places and thrown together.

Custom Engagement Ring Budget

You and your partner need to be aware that a custom designed engagement ring may cost a bit more than purchasing a mass market existing design due to the exclusivity of having an engagement ring designed specifically for you.  It’s important to establish a budget and to work with your jeweller to stick with your budget.  Your jeweller will be prepared to offer many suggestions on how to stick with your budget.  Be prepared to listen to your jeweller’s suggestions and work with the options that are presented to you.

Sam Kritsotakis

Eskae Jeweller -Your Private Jeweller

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Pink Diamond Investment

Published on July 21, 2010 in Coloured Diamonds, Diamonds, Pink Diamond Investment, Pink Diamonds and YouTube. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

This short video sums it all up!

If you are looking for the kind of investment that is what the ultra wealthy make without the vast majority of people knowing – then this is one of them.

Pink diamonds have averaged a 15% increases in value, year on year, for the past 20 years – that is 15% each and every year… for 20 years…

Don’t just take my word for it, watch the video below and then if this is something that is right for you and you want to start making an investment in Pink Diamonds – you will want to contact me through my website Eskae Private Jeweller

Your discretion is my focus, and making an investment in Pink Diamonds does have an entry level of around $50,000. I have very well established contacts here in Sydney, which means for you, that I am able to supply you with the best available selection given the fact that we are looking at a product with dwindling supply levels.

I have several other bog posts about Pink Diamonds of which the one that sums up the situation the most can be found by clicking on the link in this paragraph.

Throughout this blog you will also find many posts that point to record breaking sales of pink diamonds throughout the world. The demand is there and these posts prove that fact.

The Argyle Pink Diamond mine at the moment has put production on hold and has started the next phase of its mining operation – called “piping” where they are drilling verticle holes into the ground so they can access the remaining diamond deposits there. Once they have finished with the piping phase, they will start to drill across the pipes which is called “caverning”

There is a finite amount of Pink Diamond left in the ground in the Argyle mine, which accounts for 90-95% of the worlds pink diamonds. The investment worth of these rare and magnificent diamonds will esclate in line with the decline in supply.

When would NOW be a good time to start looking at an investment in one of the earths most wonderful creations?

Get in touch with me via my website or  the contact form on the right, so that I can help you make an investment in Pink Diamonds.

Sam Kritsotakis
Eskae Private Jeweller

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