Are you planning a holiday engagement? Read on, you’re not alone! Winter is the time of year when proposals peak. During the festive season, Christmas Eve is the most popular day of the year, Valentine’s Day is next and Christmas Day is third in popularity. But it’s only the start of November you say, I’ve … Read More
A well known bridal magazine “The Knot” thinks it knows what a girl wants: Here are some of the results of their annual survey, do you agree? Almost half of all brides use their mobile devices to browse and research ring styles prior to getting engaged Grooms are more focused on the style of the setting while brides are more … Read More
I recently assisted a lovely young man from half way around the world with a purchase of Canadian diamonds. I enjoy helping people and I always take great pleasure in sharing my knowledge of Canadian diamonds and their guarantee of origin. It’s a colossal process tracking rough diamonds through to polished diamonds and keeping standards up along the way, thankfully there are … Read More
When I was much younger I believed that pearls were the domain of grandmothers and great aunts, the go-to necklace for stately figures – think Jackie Kennedy and her signature pearls. Now that I am not as young, and a little more worldly, I have come to appreciate the true beauty of pearls. Nature has a way … Read More
I recently made an engagement ring for a wonderful young man who selected a purple sapphire – it had to be just the right colour and we managed to find ‘the one’. It truly is a pleasure working with people who have definite ideas and he really knew what he wanted. During the design process we were able … Read More
As I look out the window this morning in Vancouver and see the snow softly falling, my thoughts turn to Andrew and Michelle and their dream wedding in that beautiful Christmas city – New York. May you both be blessed with happiness and joy now and always. Congratulations and best wishes to you on this … Read More
