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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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