Tanzanite vs Sapphire: Which Blue Gem Should You Buy?
Choose sapphire if you want a stone that'll cope with daily wear for decades. Choose tanzanite if you want a richer blue-violet colour for a lower price per...
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Opal Gifts for October Birthdays
An October birthday has one small advantage over most other months, it comes with its own gemstone. Opal is the October birthstone and no two opals look the...
October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline UK Guide
October-born folk get a rare bit of luck. Instead of one birthstone, they get two: opal and tourmaline. Both are gloriously colourful. They tell very different stories. And...
Australian vs Ethiopian Opal: Which Is Better Value
Before the deep dive, here's the comparison most people ask Australian vs Ethiopian Opal - Factor Australian Opal Ethiopian Welo Opal Discovered Commercial mining from 1890s Welo: 2008...
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1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Ring UK - What to Know Before You Buy
What Is a 1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Ring? A 1 carat lab grown diamond ring is a ring set with a laboratory-grown diamond weighing one metric carat...
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Everything You Need To Know About Lab Grown Diamonds in 2026
What is a lab grown diamond? A lab grown diamond is a laboratory grown diamond produced in a controlled setting rather than being mined from the earth. Just...
How are lab grown diamonds made?
Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds that are created in a laboratory and are identical to natural, mined gemstones. They are created using two methods: HPHT (high pressure high...