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Finding the perfect jewellery gift

It's almost Valentine's Day and what better gift than a beautiful piece of jewellery that encompasses YOUR story. We've listed some tips on what to look out for when buying a piece of jewellery. So that it fits perfectly with the lucky recipient.

Find complementing jewellery

Jacky’s first tip is to always look through the current jewellery collection of the gift receiver. See what might be missing, or look for pieces that complement their current collection. Think outside of the box! Find something to buy that fits her and your story. It’s a shame if you buy new pieces that don't fit with her current jewellery collection.

Bring a photo

If you are looking to buy jewellery as a gift for someone else, it’s important to bring a photo of that person with you to the jeweler. Buying jewellery for someone else can be hard, as jewellery is so personal. Bringing a photo of the person who you are buying for can help you and the jeweler find jewellery that fits their jewellery style and personality.

Keep your Letter of Authenticity

When purchasing jewellery you usually receive a certificate. It is also known as the Letter of Authenticity and is an official and important document that certifies your jewellery, but also specifies the details of your jewellery, such as the amount of carats, weight or the gemstone quality. This certificate is a personal assurance from the designers to you that what you have purchased is original, real and authentic jewellery.

Insuring your jewellery

Jewellery can hold a dear place in your heart. If you wish to insure your jewellery, you will be asked for an appraisal by an authorised appraiser. They will examine the piece and give you a value for what it’s worth in the current state of the current market. This is a different sort of document than the Letter of Authenticity.

The 4C’s of diamonds

If you are looking to purchase a diamond, you should always keep the 4C’s in the back of your mind. The 4C’s stand for:

1. Carat.

The amount of carats measures the weight of a diamond. The higher the
amount of carats, the higher the value of a diamond.

2. Color.

The diamond color evaluation is often based on the absence of colour. The whiter the diamond, the higher the value of the diamond. A perfect diamond has no hue. It’s often described as clear as a drop of pure water. There are also fancy, coloured diamonds. These coloured diamonds are worth even more than a classic, colourless diamond.

3. Clarity.

Diamond clarity refers to the absence of inclusions and blemishes.
Diamonds with little to none inclusions are worth more money than diamonds with inclusions.

4. Cut.

Diamonds are renowned for their ability to break light rays and to sparkle
intensely. The cut of a diamond shows how well a diamond’s facets are able to
interact with light. The better the cut of the diamond, the higher its worth.

Check your gemstone quality

Gemstones are beautiful, but it is important to know the right sort of information about the different gemstones. Some gemstones may not react well to heat, which can cause the stones to discolor. Others may not react well to soap or water. When you are looking at gemstones, it is important to know what to look out for. Just like diamonds, gemstones have similar quality check factors. Where diamonds have the 4C’s, the quality of gemstones can be graded by gemstone colour, gemstone cut, gemstone clarity and gemstone durability.( Rates from AAA - B) Check out our stone care page, for more information about taking care of gemstones.

Want more help finding a jewellery gift or want to know more?  Please contact byJacky.