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 of skin is now open for something sparkly thanks to epidermal piercings! We have become so reliant on using jewellery to put the finishing touch […]
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 the question. Films, TV shows, songs, and all manner of high profile celebrity proposals have stacked the deck against you. It seems the 2015 proposer […]
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. You can get your house, car, and even your lives insured so that, should the worst happen, there is some security there. Jewellery is no […]
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 is always great, there is a point at which the price becomes absurd, a figure that changes from person to person. What you consider a […]
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”. But did you know that every finger on your hand carries it’s own meaning? You use them every day for numerous tasks, but it’s highly […]
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 didn’t! There is no doubt that these two kinds of rings, while not that dissimilar, make up the vast majority of the ring business, both […]
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 become the maker or the breaker of a relationship and it’s considered an asset in most marriages but why are we all mad about diamonds? […]
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 buyers but of course, a larger budget will buy you a better quality of Diamond Ring. In today’s blog on how much should I spend […]
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, shopping for a diamond engagement ring doesn’t have to be frightening, it can be fun! In today’s post we’ll be explaining how to choose a […]
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 explore 5 reasons why shopping for your Engagement Ring Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is the best choice that you could make.
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. Using the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) grading system, we will go into depth and give advice on what to look for and what […]
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 scale. Diamonds are not graded by the presence of colour, but rather the absence. A diamond with the presence of colour is deemed less valuable […]
