As tasks go, this one is probably the most important you’ll undertake if you decide you want to marry your partner. Sweaty palms, rehearsed lines and an inordinate amount of…
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There’s nothing worse than heading out on a shopping trip for someone who you know to be incredibly fussy. They may already seemingly have everything anyone could possible want; perhaps…
Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter remains one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the city. Now just a quick tram ride from New Street station, it combines the unavoidable allure…
Put down that gift list for a moment because it is the time we announce the winner of our Christmas giveaway! We were so happy to see that so many…
Even though it is only the beginning of November the city has turned into a labyrinth of Christmas lights and we are only a week away from the opening of…
Engagement traditions have changed dramatically over time. Here is a vertical timeline of how engagement traditions have changed over time. As engagement traditions have evolved over the years, so has…
Wedding planning is a flurry of excitement, stress, difficult decisions and the constant battling with one’s budget. As a result, last minute panics and on-the-day disasters are rather common occurrences.
Eternity rings are not just symbols of endless love – they also signify a promise that you will love your other half forever. And that isn’t the flirtatious, playful love…
If you’re getting withdrawal symptoms for the BBC’s The Apprentice, chances are you’ll have to wait a little while longer for the twelfth series. A summer full of sport means...
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Music has an undeniable power to set the mood. A song can make you energised or fill you with joy and hope. And not only that, some songs have the...
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If you look at the jewellery trends of last seasons, the statement necklaces, earrings and wrist cuffs have been getting bigger year in year. Last summer statement necklaces had reached…
Have you ever wondered, why diamonds are a girl’s best friend? What is it about diamonds that women seem to adore? Well wonder no more, here you will see six…
Every girls dream is having a big beautiful wedding with the perfect dress, tiara and most importantly the perfect heel. Making sure your bridal outfit is spot on how you’ve…
If you’ve never heard of a promise ring, it may take some private head scratching to work out what it implies should someone close to you present you with one….
Wedding planning sounds like fun, doesn’t it? The reality, quite often, is a bunch of spreadsheets, broken budgets, tricky decisions over who gets left out of the reception…
If you’ve started planning a wedding, you’ll know it requires near military precision and, just like choosing the perfect ring, can be a daunting task. With so many constituent elements…
The Diamond Dealer Direct diamond necklace competition has finally drawn to a close!
Christmas lends itself to a lot of romance. It’s a special time of year for a lot of reasons, but a lot of it centers around love – seeing your…
We have talked previously about how best to go about planning your proposal. This article mainly laid out the key steps to help you get things right both on the…
You fretted about the engagement ring. You had more than one sleepless night worrying if they would like the ring, or if it would fit their finger, or if they…
Diamond Dealer Direct are happy to announce our first ever competition, just in time for Christmas! We’re giving away a gorgeous diamond necklace to one lucky winner. All you have…
Jewellery is a many splendored thing. If you look hard enough, you’ll be able to find a piece of jewellery for every part of your body. In fact, every inch…
Ladies and gentlemen, gathered here today on Diamond Dealer Direct, relax – we know that you have a lot of pressure to live up to when it comes to popping…
Precious things need protection. And thankfully, in today’s world, there are a lot of companies willing to sell you peace of mind when it comes to your belongings via insurance….
The best things in life are free, right? The notion that love can be equated to monetary spend is something of an archaic idea. While getting a lovely engagement ring…
When people think about ring fingers, they tend to believe that just one carries any meaning. After all, the one in question is usually referred to as the “ring finger”….
We here at Diamond Dealers Direct know all there is to know about wedding and engagement rings. After this many years in the trade, it would be worrying if we…
We all love diamonds (especially us!) but have diamonds always been a girl’s best friend? Well the short answer is no which is shocking! Nowadays, the diamond engagement ring has…
Choosing the perfect diamond ring for your partner is a special moment because it is a diamond ring that they’ll wear forever. There is a budget for all diamond ring…
Choosing a diamond engagement ring for the partner of your dreams can be both exciting and frightening. It’s a big responsibility, one that comes with a lot of pressure. However,…
We’re blessed to be situated at the heart of amazing jewellery, located in Hockley, Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Steeped in history with a vibrant culture and community, In today’s post we’ll…
Diamond cut In the final part of our ‘What is?’ series, we focus on ‘diamond cut’, some industry experts would say this is the most important part of purchasing a…
Diamond Colour The topic of our next post, in our ‘What is’ series is ‘diamond colour’, we explain the process of grading using the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) colour…
What is diamond carat? In our second post in our ‘What is?’ series, we focus on diamond carat. Diamonds are measured using the weight metric ‘carat’, a carat is equal…
For the would be proposer, choosing a diamond is always a daunting task. We always educate our clients in accordance with the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) grading system, known…
Diamond Dealer Direct are extremely delighted to announce that our Birmingham Jewellery quarter showroom renovation is almost complete! Over the past 6 weeks we have been hard at work, with…
Diamond Dealer Direct has had a busy Christmas trading period in their Jewellery Quarter showrooms, but as well as the customers flowing through the doors, they have had a huge…
Diamond Dealer Direct will be giving this stunning 18 ct white gold necklace, worth £1000 away! This would make a lovely piece for Christmas, with diamonds set within it to give…
Over the past two years, Diamond Dealer Direct has taken a massive step forward in their aim to becoming the go-to place in the UK for diamonds and the change…
With Christmas just around the corner, many would-be proposers, choose this to be their chosen time of year to, as they say… Pop the question! We asked our customers in…
With stunning and vibrant shades, it’s no wonder that yellow diamonds are in high demand. With possibly the most famous of these diamonds being ‘The Tiffany Diamond’, a stunning 128.54…
Local jewellery entrepreneur, Director Rajesh Vora Aka Raj, “The Diamond Doctor” is delighted to announce that he has entered into a player endorsement deal with his beloved Premiership football club…
Buying a diamond can be a daunting task, with many things to consider such as the colour, clarity, cut and many more what do you choose? Below is a list…
With the summer sun fast approaching (well, hopefully!), many of our customers will be coming to see us for their wedding bands. When it comes to choosing your wedding ring…
With Many celebrities such as Avril Lavigne & Victoria Beckham showing off their elegant pear shaped diamonds to the world, no wonder this shape diamond is still standing the tests…
To celebrate the launch of our new website, we have launched a competition to win a pair of our ‘Petal’ earrings ready for the summer! These stunning earrings are in…
Choosing an engagement ring can be a daunting task, especially for the undecided proposer. With many designs to choose from, how do you choose from a classic solitaire, exquisite diamond…
Over the next coming months we will be constantly updating our website in order to bring you the latest products and diamonds available. We’re always on the lookout for brand…