Journal
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Gemstones
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…
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Pink Diamonds
The first recording of a pink diamond was in 1642 by the merchant and adventurer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, having…
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Gemstones
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…
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Gemstones
The History of Diamonds
In the 1st century AD, Pliny the roman naturalist stated “Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones,…
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Gemstones
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…
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Useful Tips
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…
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Jewellery
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…
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Gemstones
Understanding Pearl types
When opening oysters, there’s often always a customer waiting with baited breath to see whether they have one of the…
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Sapphire Gemstones
At Blackacre we adore sapphires, they have superb qualities and naturally are found in an abundance of…
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