Diamond Boutique Blog

Produced and perfected by Mother Nature, pearls are truly unique gems that have been hunted since the dawn of civilisation. Since the 20th century, pearls have been harvested in larger scales in an effort to mass produce this exceptional item. In both ancient and modern times, pearl jewellery has long been a symbol of wealth and social standing. History Throughout...

A rare, 29.6-carat blue diamond has been discovered at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The mine, located roughly 25 miles north-east of Pretoria, is owned by Petra Diamonds, who also operate mines in Tanzania and Botswana. In a press release the company described this recent discovery as ‘one of the most exceptional stones’ recovered from the mine. In their...

Extremely rare in its naturally-occurring form, citrine is a pale yellow gemstone that lends itself well in all forms of jewellery. Immortalised by big Hollywood names such as Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo, who were often seen wearing citrine necklaces and earrings, today natural citrine jewellery is certainly a highly sought item. History Citrine, a variety of Quartz, derives its...

Found in only one location on the planet, Tanzanite is an exclusive coloured gemstone mined from Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The “multi-dimensional’ qualities of Tanzanite jewellery produce a unique shimmering hue that makes it a popular gemstone in engagement and eternity rings. History Despite forming some 585 million years ago, Tanzanite was only discovered in 1967. A Goan tailor, who...