Diamond Boutique Blog

September’s birthstone is a unique one. Unlike other gemstones that are well known for a singular hue, Sapphires come in a wide range of colours, and each colour has its own characteristics. Read on to find out more about the lesser-known varieties of Sapphire. Bi Colour Sapphires: Bi-Colour Sapphires exhibit numerous colours that are visible to the naked eye. These...

Summer sure took its time to comeback, but it was worth it! And before this season bids us goodbye, we celebrate the colour trends of the season – with a DB twist of course! First up the lead colour of the spring/summer 2015 season. Aquamarine is an airy blue with a dreamy feel. It is cool and calming, perfect to...

Blue sapphires are one of our all time favourites at Diamond Boutique; we thought it’s only fair to dedicate an entire blog to this darling gemstone. About Blue Sapphires: The name "sapphire" comes from the Greek word "sappherios," which translates to the blue hue of the rock lapis lazuli. Sapphire is not only the birthstone for September but also the...

When Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe famously sang, “Diamonds are a girl's best friend” it’s as if she predicted the great love affair between the precious gem and famous ladies of Hollywood! This week at Diamond Boutique we wonder if Ms. Monroe praised peridots instead – would we be seeing a gorgeous apple green hue on celebrity ring fingers everywhere? Take...