Planning a wedding is no small feat! With so many details to arrange planning a wedding can be quite overwhelming. So we've comprised a month-by-month Wedding Planning Checklist to help make the task a little less stressful. 

18 – 9 months before: 

• Start a wedding folder or binder
• Work out...

Rhodium plating is as it is called, an electrolysis plating that goes over metal.

It is a very white plating that is used mainly in the jewellery industry to make jewellery look whiter.

White gold, silver and even the very low grade muck metal is routinely plated...

What’s the best metal to use for my engagement/wedding rings?  Should it be made in White Gold or Platinum? There are pro’s and con’s to each metals and it does depends on your priorities and your budget. To make the choice a little clearer, here are some factors to...

Natural diamonds are a wonder of the earth. They are produced very deep in the earth’s mantle where carbon molecules are put under incredible heat and pressure. The only reason we get to enjoy these wonders is because the diamonds are pushed up to the surface through Kimberley pipes. It...

When an engagement ring is first purchased or received as a gift, customers sometimes ask, “How should engagement rings fit?” They should fit comfortably and be a pleasure to wear. They should not be so tight that it hurts and not be so loose that it feels that it could...

Almost any gemstone can be used in an engagement ring, however the best engagement rings without diamonds would be those that incorporate strong, hard stones. As they are generally worn everyday, engagement rings need to be durable and so from a longevity perspective, the harder stones are better....

When thinking about buying an engagement ring you may also consider the question, “How do I choose the perfect Wedding Ring for my Engagement Ring?” As engagement rings are generally designed and made first, there should be some thought given to the wedding ring also, at that time. Because...

We get it. When you’ve invested a lot of money in a diamond ring you want to see every single facet of it. So, is it possible to design an engagement ring without claws?  The answer is… Yes! Of course! Here a few different setting options we use at DDS Diamonds to...

You’re totally in love and thinking about buying an Engagement Ring and asking the big question. But before you do, take a breath because there’s a few important things to consider when making such an investment. You want your future fiancée to be happy, to love the ring and ultimately,...