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Engagement ring buying guide
Step 1: Starting pointFrom the outset there are two key starting points for choosing a ring i) design ideas ii) a rough...
Ruby gemstones & jewellery
Rubies are known as the king of gems, they can command the highest price per carat of any coloured stone and they are...
Pink Diamonds
The first recording of a pink diamond was in 1642 by the merchant and adventurer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, having...
Blue Diamonds: The Heart of the Ocean
Coloured diamonds have been at the top of wish lists for centuries, their natural beauty and rarity has caused many...
The History of Diamonds
In the 1st century AD, Pliny the roman naturalist stated “Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones,...
Tsavorite Garnet
Found in Tsavo National Park, Kenya in the 1970’s, this gem is relatively new to the block.Tsavorites are part of the...
How to care for your jewellery?
Each of our products is made by some of the most skilled designers, jewellers and technicians in the industry. We offer...
White Gold Vs. Platinum
At Blackacre we like to do things properly, creating a quality product which will last a lifetime, which is why we will...
Understanding Pearl types
When opening oysters, there’s often always a customer waiting with baited breath to see whether they have one of the...
Sapphire Gemstones
At Blackacre we adore sapphires, they have superb qualities and naturally are found in an abundance of colours....
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