April 26, 2018
Fiery and romantic, with brilliant depth and intensity, ruby’s red hue attracts attention and fascination. Over the centuries, this voluptuous gem has come to symbolize the beating heart of life: love, passion, power, and courage, appealing equally to men and women.
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April 25, 2018
Emerald’s lush hue mesmerizes — a vision of abundant life and growth. One of the most famous emerald devotees, Cleopatra, had a robe encrusted with her favourite jewel. The gemstone’s colour
, including its finest hue, a dazzling dark green, results from rare conditions that create tiny cracks and cavities in the stone, so inclusions are acceptable even in top-quality stones. And AAAA quality emeralds of significant size can command higher prices than diamond.
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March 16, 2018
At Moores, one of our specialties is custom designing jewellery. As with all things, jewellery has its own language and knowing a little of it can really help you express your wishes to our designers. In this blog post we cover some of the terms we use to describe the various parts of a ring.
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March 07, 2018
Similar to the 4 C’s of diamond buying, familiarise yourself with the Five Virtues related to pearls.
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September 17, 2017
Gems are among the most durable of nature’s creations. With a little care, they will be as beautiful for generations to come as they are today. Keep in mind these gem care tips.
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September 17, 2017
Here's a little guide to solving a puzzle ring.
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September 17, 2017
Platinum is the most rare precious metal. It’s so rare that all of the platinum ever mined could fit into the average American living room. That’s a key part of its prestige. That’s also why it’s a fitting choice for the most significant, meaningful, and rare moments in life.
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September 17, 2017
Platinum and white gold are two very different metals. The biggest differences between platinum and white gold are that platinum is a naturally white metal, and is more dense and durable.
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September 15, 2017
Value can vary greatly from one diamond to another. This value is determined based on the four Cs: Cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight.
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June 09, 2014
Like any precious heirloom, pearl jewelry requires some care to preserve its freshness and beauty. The following suggestions will help you keep your pearls looking their best.
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