The Journal
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Antique vs Lab-Grown Diamonds: Why an Old Cut Diamond Makes the Better Engagement Ring
A dealer's honest guide to old mine, cushion and rose cut diamonds, and why an antique engagement ring beats a lab-grown or new one on charm, ethics and value.
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Buying Antique Rings Online: Sizing, Resizing and Wearability
How to get the size right, which antique rings can and cannot be resized, and how to choose an antique ring you can wear every day.
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Georgian Jewellery: Rose Cut Diamonds, Foil and Candlelight
Why Georgian diamonds were cut, set and foiled so differently from modern stones, how to care for closed-back settings, and what to look for when buying.
