April Newsletter 2022

Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate spring rejuvenation then tying the knot with your loved one!

With COVID-19 disrupting plans for most major celebrations in 2020 and 2021, expectations from major research companies such as The Wedding Report Inc are that there will be over 2.5 million couples tying the knot in the US alone during 2022.

While white Diamonds are still the classic gemstone to use, many people choose to consider a colored gemstone for their engagement ring. We have 4 great colored gemstones as alternative engagement ring gemstone that might tempt your interest:

Blue Sapphire

The blue sapphire engagement ring worn by both, Princess Diana, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is probably the most famous engagement ring of all time. Its rareness, allure, deep blue color and prestige make it a perfect gemstone for this most special of occasions.

Ruby

The deep, red Ruby, the symbol of everlasting love, passion, seduction, lust, romance, what could be a better way of beginning a future life together as husband and wife. Another of the cardinal or big 4 gemstones, treasured and esteemed, this gift will show how much you value your relationship.

Morganite

This is another gorgeous gemstone, feminine and delicate, that seems to have been created by nature for one purpose - to be an engagement ring. It is a charming and cheering pink, salmon, apricot or fuchsia color with outstanding clarity, luster and a sparkly brilliance.

Tanzanite

Tanzanite colors vary from light almost sky blue all the way up to a deep midnight blue. Add to this blue some flashes of red and touches of violet and purple and you can see why this gemstone really catches the eye. It is found in just one small corner of the world in the hills of Tanzania and is a particularly rare and illustrious gemstone.

Fancy a blue Diamond?

News is out that on the 27th of April, Sotheby’s Hong Kong will hold a single-lot auction for a massive 15.1 ct blue Diamond called De Beers Cullinan Blue. The De Beers Cullinan Blue was originally a 39.34 ct rough stone, mined from the Cullinan mine in South Africa in April 2021. De Beers and Diacore bought the diamond for US$40 million and transformed into an internally flawless 15.10 ct fancy vivid blue diamond. This is the first time in history that a 15 ct + blue Diamond has been auctioned off, and the estimated value is in excess of $45 million! A bit out of my price range, but the new owner will get a flawless blue wonder!

April Birthstone

A quick reminder the April birthstone is the diamond, a symbol of strength and everlasting love. We have a great collection of both white and colored diamonds available.

While most birthstone calendars list Diamond as the only birthstone for the month of April, ancient traditions listed two other gemstones that were traditionally used in certain cultures as April birthstones - Sapphire and Opal.

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