Category: Diamond

Why are Rose Gold engagement rings and Rose Gold wedding rings more popular than ever before?

The trend for increased demand for Rose Gold.

This year, demand for Rose Gold engagement rings and wedding rings has soared. Moreover, we have completed more commissions in this metal choice than ever before. Sometimes called Pink Gold or Red Gold, Rose Gold makes a wonderful choice for diamond jewellery.

Atlantis reveals a floating Marquise cut diamond held in a tension setting in Rose Gold

In addition, we stock other more affordable jewellery styles in our showroom, also made in Rose Gold.

18 carat Rose Gold vs 9 carat Rose Gold

Compare 9 carat and 18 carat Rose Gold and you will no doubt see a difference in colour. 9 carat Rose Gold tends to be darker and more coppery by comparison. The higher Gold content of 18 carat gives it a lighter colour. For this reason, we recommend 18 carat Rose Gold. In addition, the higher Gold content makes it a more durable choice for long-term wear.

Rose Gold vs Yellow Gold

Both Rose and Yellow Gold make popular metal choices. The popularity of Yellow Gold has increased alongside Rose Gold.

18ct Rose Gold and Yellow Gold Elvish wedding rings

What does 18 carat Rose Gold look like?

18ct Rose Gold has a beautiful coppery look to the metal. A warm pink hue that is unique amongst the many metal alloys. Rose Gold provides the warmest colour of any precious metal.

What gives Rose Gold its colour?

The composition of rose gold can vary from one alloy to another, but our own rose gold alloy contains the following materials.

Gold – 75%

Copper – 21%

Silver – 4%

10 Reasons to choose rose gold

There are quite a few reasons why rose gold. the following are just a few reasons why you might consider this beautiful metal option.

1. Rose Gold makes a beautiful alternative to White Gold and Platinum

Many of our Rose Gold jewellery designs come from our bespoke design service. It makes a popular choice for bespoke jewellery designs. Since many jewellery chains opt for a standard White Gold for their window, Rose Gold stands apart. For this reason, the choice lends itself to alternative jewellery styles.

2. Rose Gold adds warmth in colour

The natural pink colour of the Copper makes this choice the warmest of all of the precious metal alloys.

Bespoke ring design, engraved within the band. Designed and crafted by our team at Serendipity Diamonds

3. Copper hues suit white or brown diamonds

Choose Rose Gold to complement both white or brown diamonds. Chocolate brown diamonds make excellent gemstones better suited to Rose than to White Gold.

Bespoke Rose Gold chocolate coloured diamond engagement ring made through our bespoke ring design service. 

4. Rose Gold mixes well with all Gold colours

Add rose gold to a white gold wedding ring, and possibly a matching yellow gold eternity rings and the colours just work so well together.

Tri-colour combinations of metal have been used for many types of jewellery from wedding rings to diamond earrings.

The video clip below shows our stacking Clover ring set made in three colours. 

We regularly make jewellery with two or three precious metals in one item. Alternative choices include stacking rings in all three colours to create a set.

5. Rose Gold can be mounted with a Platinum setting

This metal choice can be combined with a platinum setting with ease, or with a white gold setting.

6. It’s less expensive than White Gold but has a high intrinsic value

With the soaring price of Gold, Rose Gold continues to rise in price. As a result, this metal choice holds its intrinsic value.

7. Rose Gold makes a modern metal choice

Current fashion trends project Rose Gold metals to new heights. From accessories to high-end jewellery. As a result, many buyers choose it for cutting-edge contemporary jewellery designs.

Raindrop ring shown here in 18ct Rose Gold

In addition to engagement rings and wedding rings, other ring designs make modern style choices. For example, Rose Gold Signet Rings in smaller ladies sizes. We create many of our Signet Rings as petite designs, plain or customised. 

8. It suits vintage engagement ring styles

Rose gold has a perfect application to compliment Vintage styles of engagement ring combining well with antique styling and vintage details. In addition, Vintage wedding rings styled in Rose Gold appear throughout our collection.

9. Ethical Rose Gold exists

We create many of our engagement rings and wedding rings in 100% ethical Fairtrade Gold. In addition to Fairtrade White and Yellow Gold, we now offer 100% ethical Fairtrade Rose Gold engagement and wedding rings. Please contact us if you cannot see this option on our product pages.

10. The addition of a Rose Gold wedding ring creates a fabulous ring set

We all know that pink is regarded as a feminine colour. The warmth of the pink coppery tones in rose gold makes this a very feminine choice. But, at the same time, it suits men’s wedding rings. In addition, the unique effect of a personalised engraving adds personality. For example, fingerprints applied around wedding rings made from Rose Gold.

Alternative men’s Rose Gold wedding rings feature an accent of precious metal on a white canvas of Gold. For example, here we see an inlaid Gold strip added to the ring.

Men’s wedding ring featuring inlaid Rose Gold. The darker colour of 9 carat Rose Gold adds contrast to the White Gold band. 

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What is a GIA laser inscription?

Diamonds accompanied by GIA Diamond Dossiers® typically feature a micro-laser inscription applied to the edge of the diamond. The GIA report number appears microscopically engraved on the outer edge (girdle) of the diamond. This gives buyers a unique way of linking their GIA report to the physical diamond. Enter this number into GIA’s website and hey-presto – you have an electronic copy of your diamond grading report.

Where to find the girdle of a diamond

The girdle of your diamond runs around the outer edge between the upper crown facets and the lower pavilion facets. It is basically the thin outer edge, separating the upper part of the diamond from the lower section. The outer edge will appear as a polished, faceted or bruted (matt) surface on which the number will be microscopically lasered.

A GIA laser inscription gives the consumer greater confidence when purchasing a diamond. Retailers should use this as a further selling point since not all laboratories laser mark diamonds in this way. The inscription is permanently registered in GIA’s archive database.

The GIA inscription is invisible to the naked eye and difficult to see under 10x magnification to the untrained eye. Buyers who purchase without consultation are likely to be unaware of the presence of the inscription.

BRAND NEW SERVICE!! we now offer the option to have customised wording lasered on the girdle of your diamond. Please inquire for more information on this bespoke service. Please note this service is only available on diamonds sourced via Serendipity Diamonds. 

Ahead of choosing the ring design, we can provide any GIA certified diamond housed within a ring clip and presented in the same way as an engagement ring. 

Why is the GIA laser inscription useful?

Diamond merchants, jewellery retailers and manufacturers handle a large volume of certified diamonds weighing below 1 carat.

Retailers often source selections of similar diamonds to show before a sale. These diamonds often vary so slightly that they appear identical to the inexperienced eye. Similar diamonds are more easily mixed up, so having a system for checking diamonds back into their respective parcels is extremely important.

Example. When a retailer shows three diamonds – all 0.50cts in weight – graded D colour VS1 clarity, E colour VVS2 clarity and D colour VVS1 clarity, the GIA inscription allows accurate identification of each diamond. Near identical diamonds are less likely to be confused or mixed-up.

The problem with GIA laser inscriptions

We have already touched upon the microscopic size of the laser inscription. This is a big problem for many people who don’t have the knack or trained eye whilst using a 10x loupe. Manufacturers, retailers and consumers need to be able to view their inscription but the size makes this an arduous task. The inscription size needs to be microscopic to fit discreetly onto the girdle and to ensure the beauty of the diamond is unaffected.

What is the best magnification to view a diamond inscription?

Based on the magnification of the viewer we sell (see below) the magnification is 20x. It will always take a little time for set-up to view the inscription but provided the number is not too feint, it should be clearly visible at this magnification. For most people, a standard diamond loupe (10x) will struggle to provide enough magnification to read the full number.

Useful tools for viewing the GIA laser inscription

Purchase the GIA laser inscription viewer from our shop

Recent review of the GIA inscription reader emailed to us from our client in the US

If you would like to make viewing easier, we would recommend the Laser inscription viewer.  This handy well-constructed device has been built for a diamond that is held within a ring mount or ring clip. An adjustable magnifying glass rests at the end of an arm which glides effortlessly around the outer edge of the diamond allowing the user to scan for the GIA inscription. Once found, the lens can be adjusted for a clear view of the GIA number. It will take the user a little time to become acquainted with the viewer but by using this instrument, the inscription will be readable.

As an added bonus, the viewer includes a hearts & arrows viewer for loose diamonds concealed within the body of the scope. (Shown here alongside the inscription viewer.)

Digital Micrsocopes for reading GIA inscriptions

Gemmological microscopes tend to be expensive. Furthermore, they are overkill in this situation unless you are a professional jeweller. We looked around to see if there were any new devices around the £20 – £30 mark that might be suitable. The following looked very good for the price, and convenient, especially since it connects to a smartphone.

This affordable microscope connects to a smartphone and could provide a way to capture the inscription image. 

Advice for purchasing with a GIA laser inscription

If you purchase a GIA certified, laser inscribed diamond, consider the following advice.

1. In-store – ensure that your retailer has a viewer so that you can see this important feature of the diamond. Many buyers do not require this level of detail, but some clients enjoy the reassurance of seeing their inscription.

2. If you decide upon a GIA certified diamond engagement ring with laser inscription, speak to your jeweller about positioning the diamond so that the inscription remains visible when the diamond has been set into the ring.

On a final note, if you are looking for a specific GIA certified diamond, we feature an extensive catalogue of GIA certified diamonds on our website as part of our loose diamond service – some even feature traceability back to the mine of origin. (See our GIA CanadaMark range or contact about traceable diamonds or for help on sourcing the perfect diamond.)

Other types of serial numbers appearing on certified diamonds

GIA inscriptions are not the only number appearing on diamonds. Additional serial numbers accompany other types of diamond. At Serendipity Diamonds we specialise in being able to supply diamonds that are traceable back to the very mine from where they originated.

View available diamonds and get GIA report copies and video in just 2 clicks. Contact us with your choice of diamond you wish to purchase. 

 

CanadaMark Inscriptions on diamonds

The following image shows the “Canadamark” serial number that accompanies the diamond from rough to polished stone. Look closely and you can also see the GIA number reflected from the opposite girdle. Contact us if you would like us to source a diamond with traceability back to the mine. Please note that all of our CanadaMark diamonds include the laser inscribed GIA number and CanadaMark number.

 

Please ask us about fully traceable CanadaMark diamonds available at Serendipity Diamonds.

Inscriptions on Lab-grown diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds look identical, even to a trained eye. For this reason, man-made diamonds feature a laser inscription on the diamond to this effect. Viewed through our inscription reader, the diamond certificate number and reference to lab-grown appear on the edge of the stone.

We photographed the following diamond to show the inscription.

Please contact us if you require any help sourcing a lab-grown diamond available upon request.

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1 Carat diamond rings

A 1 carat diamond ring can be achieved in different ways. For example, a diamond cluster, or three stone ring will be a very different size to a single 1.00ct diamond solitaire ring.

The shape of the diamond will also affect the physical size. For example, the Marquise cut has a longer axis compared to the width and provides a completely different ratio of size to the round brilliant cut.

 

Example of a 1 Carat Marquise diamond ring. Marquise diamond engagement rings

Gaining a better idea of the physical size of a diamond ring is much easier when a ring is seen in the flesh. Where this is not possible photographs are a great alternative.

Finding the perfect setting for a 1 carat diamond

With so many ring designs and styles available it can be very tricky to work out which style will be best for a 1 carat diamond. Traditionally, we see Round Brilliant diamonds set into simple 6 claw ring settings.

However, this shouldn’t be a setting style to settle for if it really isn’t to your taste. Shown below is our Unity diamond engagement ring. Holding a 1.00ct diamond tensioned between each side of the setting. The Diamond is open to the passage of light – revealing brilliance and scintillation.

 1 carat diamond ring – our Unity Diamond Engagement Ring

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Does Platinum scratch?

Does Platinum scratch easily? Every day, buyers ask the Serendipity Diamonds team about the durability of Platinum for everyday wear.

The appearance of a brand new Platinum ring

Brand spanking and newly polished, the surface of Platinum is mirror-like in appearance. This reflective quality should be apparent in all precious metal jewellery unless specifically finished with a textured or patterned effect.

The image below shows the appearance, typical of both Platinum and Palladium, appearing here with flush set diamonds.

The appearance of small scratches on Platinum

There is only one way to avoid scratching a Platinum ring. Don’t wear it. This is impractical advice, I know. While most Platinum owners express surprise when their jewellery picks up small marks and scratches, this is part of everyday wear.

Scratches, marks and scuffs will start to appear over time. Furthermore, they are more noticeable at first against the pristine look of a brand new ring. Hence, wear gradually builds over time, resulting in a natural patina over the surface of the ring. It is noteworthy that Platinum won’t wear away when marked or scuffed. As a result, metal is merely displaced and never lost.

The process of polishing Platinum is straightforward work for a polisher. Most professional jewellers use a dedicated finisher to achieve the final mirror-like polish.

The process of re-finishing flats the metal and restores the high shine. 950 Platinum includes 5% metal alloys. Either Cobalt or Ruthenium are used within the Platinum alloy. Such metals benefit the jewellery with attributes including greater surface hardness. (The 95% purity is assured by the stamped 950 hallmark.)

Example of Heavy Wear on Platinum

 

This image shows a wedding ring with fairly heavy wear. You will see a combination of knocks, dents and scrapes over the surface. This damage is consistent with heavy wear. Contact with abrasive surfaces reduces the polish, resulting in a duller appearance.

Smaller scratches build to a consistent appearance – fairly typical of light wear.

 

Showing New or Refinished Platinum 

The first step towards removing heavy wear starts on the jeweller’s bench. First of all, the polisher removes deep gouges and dents by filing the metal. Next, the Platinum ring is polished. Using a motorised machine, abrasive rouge is applied to pads. Spinning at high speed, the surface of the ring is polished.

While light wear requires a less intensive treatment, small scratches polish out fairly easily. The regular process of re-finishing the ring restores the shine to an as-new condition. Unlike 18ct White Gold, there is no Rhodium coating added to the ring. This is due to the natural whiteness of Platinum which does not require Rhodium plating.

Should you worry about Platinum wearing?

The important thing to remember is not to worry about the presence of small scratches or marks on a ring. Almost all re-polishing work is routine for most jewellers. Most noteworthy, pay special attention to small claws appearing worn around precious gemstones. The single most common cause for lost diamonds comes from worn claws. Since inspection is an important part of our own service, we routinely check claws as part of the refinishing process. As a result we are able to advise our clients if there appears to be any risk in gemstone settings.

Cleaning Platinum jewellery at home

The shine of Platinum can be restored to a great extent using specialist cleaning materials. A great way to get Platinum shining again is by using the Connoisseur beauty wipes. We highly recommend the beauty wipes, which will restore the shine on Platinum and Palladium. Each pack includes 25 re-usable dry wipes . They contain a dry compound which removes tarnishes and dirt, fills small scratches and they never dry out.

 

Care with fine Platinum detail

Finally, delicate detail on Platinum jewellery demands specialist attention. An example is milgrain detail found around the edges of some vintage style rings. While many Platinum rings appear chunky, other include fine, delicate detail.  Professional jewellers exercise care when re-furbishing milgrain detailed jewellery. In conclusion, get  more help and guidance from our expert team, fire any questions across and we’ll be happy to guide you ahead of any purchase.

Platinum vs Rhodium plated white Gold

Rhodium plating, applied to white gold tends to be more scratch resistant than Platinum. However, the slow and gradual wear of Rhodium reveals the tinted true colour of white gold. For this reason, many buyers favour Platinum for its true colour—choosing to have their jewellery re-polished from time to time.

What to do if your brand new ring shows small scratches

Sometimes, despite great care, your brand new engagement ring reveals small scratches and wear. Please don’t despair. It is normal for most rings to show wear within a very short time of putting the item on. Owing to the pristine, even surface, small marks are more visible. Don’t think that your ring will remain mirror-polished forever—especially where the ring makes contact with other objects.

There is a simple solution to improving the appearance from small scratches—using the Dazzlestik or Beauty Wipes (see above). Alternatively, the ring can be sent back to your jeweller to remove any small scratches. But be prepared for additional scratches to appear once you have the ring back.

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