By Rachael Fagan No matter what your style, there will always be an engagement ring out there that is perfect for you. The most popular styles we see follow the “the bigger the better” mantra, but if you love something more understated and simple, then read on to see our favourite styles for the minimalist…
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Engagement rings will always be a completely personal choice for every couple. Your ring should speak of your style and individuality. There is no right or wrong choice when it comes to picking your ring but here at Voltaire we have notices these styles gaining popularity and predict them to be the trends of 2021…
Mother’s Day is approaching fast and if you are still on the hunt for that perfect gift (don’t worry, we won’t tell them you forgot!) for the special mother in your life, we have got you covered here at Voltaire. We have chosen a few beautiful gifts that any mother would love and if you…
Written by Rachael Fagan Today’s couples are always looking for a way to make their engagement rings unique. Three stone rings give modern day couples the perfect opportunity to select a classic style but add their very own twist by selecting a personalised combination of diamonds. Whatever centre stone you choose, there is a wide…
Written by Rachel Thomas There are many reasons why a diamond could fall out of your engagement ring [view here] or other piece of fine jewellery. The main reason is due to the simplest explanation; stones fall out of rings due to daily wear and tear. Think of it this way: if you buy a…
By Rachael Fagan When looking for the perfect diamond ring, everyone will tell you that the most important factors are the 4C’s (cut, colour, clarity and carat) but something that often gets overlooked is a diamonds fluorescence. A lot of the time, people are unclear on the effect that it has on their diamond –…
By Rachael Fagan Spoiling your significant other with a beautiful piece of jewellery will always get you in the good books. This is especially true when it comes to Valentines day gifts. In this current climate of lock-downs and travel restrictions, we are left with very little options other than shopping online. The process can…
There are many different choices when it comes to selecting the metal for your engagement ring. For the most part, it is based solely on your preference of colour and/or choice of stones. However, when it comes to white gold and platinum – what is the difference? For many years platinum has been the more…
Essentially, they are just white diamonds with many black and white inclusions. This gives a grey multi-tonal speckled effect, hence the name. They can be really rather pretty, and quite a lovely choice of diamond for people who enjoy different coloured gemstones. Another positive attribute to be mentioned about salt and pepper diamonds is that…
Pretty and pink. Oh yes please. Call me a girlie girl I’ll happily accept, if you’re gifting me a morganite. This precious pink gemstone, named after banker JP Morganite is a Beryl. This is the same family of gemstone as emeralds and aquamarines. Its hues vary from soft pinks, champagne to peaches and browns. Set…