
What are Synthetic Diamonds?
What are Synthetic Diamonds? A synthetic diamond is defined as a laboratory grown diamond that has the same physical and optical properties as a natural

Tennis Bracelets
Tennis bracelets are hot, the latest Jewellery trend to make a comeback. So dust off those leg warmers and your rara skirt and put a

What Happened to the Diamond and Gemstone market in the UK after lockdown
In mid March, we were not prepared for what was coming…..Martin Rappaport, a maverick in the diamond industry synonymous with the ‘’Rap List” the industry

Last Minute Christmas Ideas
PRICING Star – Rough Diamonds – From £500.00 plus vat Bauble Top Right – Morganite pendant – From £500.00 plus vat Bauble Top Left – Pendant Diamond Earrings – From

Inserting Jewellery Into Auction
Bonhams the auctioneer, have stated that meteoric price rises for top quality antique jewellery and gemstones and watches means tens of thousands of owners may

Old for Something New
What happens to all the antique jewellery that is bequeathed to the next generation? In my opinion the benefactors select the best pieces which will

How to correctly handle a Loupe
Before I start to explain how a loupe should be held, you must be prepared with the following: A universal source of white light such

Sapphires – Rough to Polished Gem
Rough Water Worn Sapphires Sapphire, one of the big four gemstones is a variety of Corundum which also includes the variety Ruby. Sapphire belongs to

Ideas for Pink Gemstones this Christmas
Ideas for Pink Gemstones This Christmas There are alternative ideas to buying an expensive pink diamond for your loved one this Christmas! I have listed

The Pink Legacy
The Pink Legacy The “Pink Legacy”, a very rare Fancy Vivid Pink diamond is up for sale at auction 13th November 2018 at Christies Magnificent Jewels

Sale of Pre Owned Jewellery
Sale of Pre-Owned Jewellery At Graham Tom, we offer a discreet service for Pre-owned Jewellery. There is always demand for beautifully created jewellery set with diamonds

Gemstone: Emerald
Emerald – Rough to Polished Gem Emerald, one of the big four gemstones is a variety of Beryl which also includes the varieties of Aquamarine,

Client Commission Case Study
Client Commission Case Study A musical story – 60th Wedding Anniversary of Bespoke Commission with Diamond I was approached by one of my clients early summer
The eternity ring – how do I choose the ideal ring?
The eternity ring – how do I choose the ideal ring? It happens sooner or later, you are happily ensconced in a relationship with your

Graham Tom Sky News appearance re Old Mine Cut diamond
Car boot sale ‘tenner’ diamond ring sold for £650k at auction You may remember in May this year the story of an unwitting lady who

Hallmarking – Everything you need to know and more
Hallmarking can be traced back to the 13th century where Edward 1 decreed a new law that “no piece of silver should depart from a worker’s