Rings were first found in Rome, where they were highly regarded and of considerable value, subsequently growing in popularity amongst the Greeks in addition to the Romans. The first ever people who worn the engagement ring on the left ring finger are Romans, believing it to directly connect to the heart.

The first ever recorded diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 by the Archduke Maximillian to Mary of Burgundy. The tradition has then been practiced all over the world ever since.

Having a diamond ring symbolizes eternal love, a necessity for couples to share, interestingly, this symbolism also coined the saying “A diamond is forever”. A diamond ring symbolizes a great many things, dedication, commitment and love towards each other. A diamond ring can be thought of as the beginning of two individuals becoming a couple, when both parties made the decision to tie the knot and to spend the remaining of their lives together. With that said, an engagement ring was intended to represent the eternal love shared between two individuals.

Getting engaged is said to be the first step for couples to move into love. Although getting an engagement ring is by no means mandatory, tradition dictates that an engagement ring be presented as a surprise to a loved one along with the iconic question “Will you marry me?”. These days however, engagement rings are more commonly bought together due to practicality or personal preferences regarding the ring’s design.

Traditional engagement rings are designed with a centre stone in the middle. The precious stone can either be a sparkling diamond, or other coloured gemstone, set in either white or rose gold or platinum. Over the years more and more variations to the conventional design are being offered, allowing for people to customize their wedding rings or bands according to their preferences. However, be that as it may, there is one unchanging factor of a ring that remains: the sparkle, brilliance and fire of a gemstone.

1st on the list we have is a pendant necklace. It is great to wear every day! Such a dainty and minimalist piece, this also makes a great gift for guys to give to their partners. You can decide whether you prefer it to be in white gold or rose gold. This pendant comes along with a small diamond detail to enhance the overall look of it! Browse through our promotional catalogue for the affordable pendant necklace.

Charm bracelets are also thought to be the easiest gift for all women. You can start of by getting one charm and the bracelet. Subsequently, buying individual charms to add on to her collection! There are many different charm designs to choose from. You can start of with having a rose gold collection or a white gold collection. There are also designs that include gemstones such as , sapphires and rubies to bring out the overall look of the bracelet. It is also great to wear every day.

Initial necklaces have been trending for the past few months. It is highly sought for and it sells better during holiday seasons. It is a great gift for your loved ones be it Mother’s Day, Birthdays and Christmas etc. Girls / Women tend to prefer receiving such small gifts as it is wearable on any occasion. These initial necklaces come in different colours and sizes and additional charms!

Infinity rings have been highly raved as one of the trendiest designs. It can be used as a everyday ring also as a wedding . The infinity symbolizes eternity and eternal love and that it is never ending and limitless. It is such a meaningful ring to be worn every day. These rings usually come in three different types of gold and additional diamonds for that extra sparkle! You can also change it up and set it with your favourite gemstones.

Hoop earrings are finally back in trend! And these babies come in different sizes from the smallest one that just wraps nicely around your ear lobes to huge ones that can almost be a bangle around your wrist! These earrings can be worn anytime and anywhere depending on your mood. You can wear it when you shop or attend special formal events. These earrings are highly sought after in the market!

Have an idea of what you would like to customize. Be it earring, necklace or jewellery. The general shape of the jewellery you are going to do. Is it a studded earring or a wedding ring or a pendant necklace? There are many options and variety to choose from don’t limit yourself to a single design. Afterall its customization! Letting your inspirations and mind run wild to create something of your own.

Look for design inspirations online and capture pictures of the jewellery. Note down the small little details you would like to include in your own jewellery. After all these tedious works, pen down your thoughts and then engage a jeweller. Seek help from them and engage them to provide you a sketch of the jewellery. Draw in detail and do not be afraid to have multiple sketches as you are the one paying the money. (But of course, don’t get too overboard!)

Let them know how many diamonds you would want, size of diamond. If not, gemstones are a great alternative for a pop of colour. There are many gemstones in the market. The more common used ones are rubies and sapphires. However, if you would like the best of both worlds, just include everything that you want! Consider the material, a preferable material would be gold and platinum. Consider the style of your jewellery, would u prefer statement pieces or minimalist designs. Pen it all down!

Schedule an appointment with the jeweller to discuss on the recommendations on how he/she can create the jewellery to its best. Also, ask your jeweller to show some of their previous custom-made pieces to ensure that he is capable of doing something of your liking.

Look through the sketch in detail and ask the jeweller to explain to you on how is he going to create this piece of jewellery. Then, the jeweller should provide a 3D design including its dimensions, colour and gemstones/diamonds. After confirming, remember to always ask for the overall cost of the entire process. Also to stay within your budget. If it is way more than what you can afford, change its material, or lessen the gemstones etc. Do not be afraid to review the sketch more than once and keep improving until you finally approve of the design.

After the jewellery has been made and collected. Be sure to know what the company’s policies for customization are. Be it its warranty etc. find out specifically its terms and conditions. Always ask for after care services and also consult them on how you can do your part in taking care of your jewellery! Start your jewellery journey with us now!

Wedding bands are a symbol of eternal love, devotion and agreement. A circle on the ring has no beginning or an end. Hence, it symbolizes infinity. Love is endless and eternal. The wedding ring is worn on the 4th finger on the left hand as it is believed that the vein in this finger is led directly to the heart.

Some woman prefers to wear both rings together on the same finger. Therefore, they prefer ‘stacking rings’. This is why, some people would prefer to buy their wedding bands from the same shop! You can also go to jewellers that you like even if they don’t have a matching wedding bands. Click here to check out affordable wedding bands for both you and your loved one!

You can mix and match similar designs and still look the same! It will be good if jewellers let you mix and match, then put the same colours together. It will eventually look like a pair!

A more popular option in Asia countries would be 18K gold. However, consumers can also go for 14K gold. 14K gold would be a cheaper option as there is lesser amount of pure gold content in the ring.

Platinum is also a more common option as it is stronger and more durable compared to gold. Platinum is dense, therefore, more material is needed – would cost more compared to gold.

GIA is an independent, non-profit organization that sets the standards for determining diamond quality. It also conducts gem researches and educates gems professionals. You would have probably heard about the 4Cs when buying a diamond. What GIA does is that they grade the diamond according and values each factor of the diamond greatly.

GIA does not buy or sell diamonds neither does it trade or mine diamonds. Their diamond quality assessment is objective and unbiased, hence, when looking for a diamond, you should be looking a naturally mined diamond along with a GIA grading report specifically for that diamond.

To clear the misconception, GIA does not certify diamonds, but, grades the diamonds. Hence, we call it GIA grading report. They examine the diamond and grades the diamond according to their assessment on the 4Cs. Then, GIA issues a report to state the results of the diamond which is the grading result.

The GIA is an important grading report especially when buying a diamond. Other than the physical copy of the grading report, there is also a digital format where you can enter the GIA no. into the website and you will see the exact same specifications as the physical copy. Click here to check out your GIA diamond report.

NO! Not all diamonds are graded by GIA. You might have seen in the market where mostly gems are graded by GIA. This is because, GIA is highly trusted by jewellers like our own online jewellery store and buyers and it is a place for accurate grading services.

To be more cautious of the diamond that you buy, ask to see the GIA no. of the diamond. The no. should be the same on the physical report and inscribed on the girdle of the diamond. E.g. GIA 2196247026. You can use this no. and check on their website and download a PDF version of the report if you need it! (click on the link above to check it out!)

Usually a GIA diamond is bought for engagement rings and it must be of good value. It may also be one of your most expensive buy. The GIA grading report gives you all the necessary information you need to know before buying a diamond. With this report you can be assured that what you are buying is a naturally mined diamond. Anyone would buy a stone of a better quality and there are many differences in each stone. Hence, with a report you can compare a variety of stones with different jewellers and compare the prices of similar specifications stone. Then, pick out the best that suits your budget.

GIA graded diamond is an assurance that you are buying diamonds of good quality. It is up to jewellers to tag a price depending on its specifications. Think of buying a diamond like buying a car. A good quality item comes with its value. This is why, comparing with a few jewellers can give you a rough gauge of the diamond’s market value. Click here if you’re looking for affordable jewellery