Category: Education
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Lab-Grown Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds: What’s the Difference?
For centuries, natural diamonds have reigned supreme as symbols of love, luxury, and tradition. But in recent years, lab-grown diamonds have seen a surge in popularity and have been a dazzling, ethical, and economical alternative. This article will explore the key differences between lab-grown and natural diamonds. We will uncover the science behind their creation,…
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Top 6 Engagement Ring Settings & Styles in 2024
What is Ring Setting? Ring Setting refers to the way a gemstone is mounted or set into a ring. This includes the design and structure that holds the gemstone in place and can vary widely in style, material, and complexity. The common types of engagement ring settings include Solitaire, Pavé, Channel, Side Stone, Vintage, and…
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Top 10 Most Desired Diamond Shapes in 2024
What are diamond shapes? Diamond shape refers to the external geometric appearance of a diamond. There are various shapes of natural diamonds and even for lab grown diamonds, and they all vary in price. Learn more about the shapes and find out which diamond suits you the best. Types of diamond shapes Why choosing the…
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Beyond Carats & Clarity: Why Diamond Cut Matters?
What is a Diamond Cut? Diamond cut refers to the ability of a diamond faceting structure to refract light in producing brilliance and fire up through to the table and crown. Precise workmanship will be required to ensure that a diamond is trimmed to maximise its brilliance and fire. The diamond cut is part of…
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What does Karat or K Mean in Gold Jewellery?
For anyone familiar with jewellery, one of the most recognizable words used in the industry is “karat.” When you see or hear the word “karat,” you know they’re talking about gold right? Well, what’s the deal with karats, or what exactly does ‘karat’ mean? Now, you might wonder, does more karats mean better quality, or…
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Engagement Rings Guide
Settings, stones, sets, and solitaires – it can be easy for anyone to get overwhelmed when shopping for engagement rings. Fortunately, we’ve broken down the process to make it simple for you to find the perfect engagement ring for your fiancé-to-be. How Much Should I Spend? Budget- It used to be a set rule that…
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Wedding Rings Guide
A wedding ring is a metal band worn on the base of the right or left ring finger. An exchange of a wedding ring between husband and wife is a symbol of a life-long contract in the modern days now. At Michael Trio, we offer an eclectic variety of His & Her wedding bands, with…
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Garnet Education
Overview About Garnet Adorned the necks of Egypt’s pharaohs and entombed together as prized possessions in the afterlife, Used as a signet ring to stamp wax on secured documents in Ancient Rome, Garnets have been widely traded and favoured by nobles and clergy. “Carbuncle” is the term often used for red garnets and it is…
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Spinel Education
Overview About Spinel Often mistaken as Rubies, Spinel are actually on many royal jewellery, famously on England’s Imperial State Crown and The Timur Ruby. It is the treasured property of emperors and kings, often passing through many hands as spoils of war. Increased demand for ruby alternatives rekindled appreciation the gem’s rich colour. Learn About…
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Tourmaline Education
Overview About Tourmaline Derived from the Sinhalese word, toramalli, which means mixed gems, Tourmaline offers one of the widest colour range among the gems. Loved by the Chinese Dowager Empress Tz’u Hsi for its colour, it is craved into jewellery and snuff bottles in China. This pyroelectric gem is also the Birthstone of October. Explore…
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Tanzanite Education
Overview About Tanzanite Discovered in 1967, this gem is named after the location it originated from, Tanzania. This pleochroic gem will display three distinct colours when tilted in 3 different directions. Its violet blueish colour allows it to be on par with the other gems despite being new. It is only found in one place…
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Topaz Education
Overview About Topaz Having its name derived from the Sanskrit word for fire and the Greek name of Topazios. Believed to give its wearer strength, beauty, intelligence, this gem consist of a wide range of colour shades. Thought to dispel anger and break magic spells, this gem has been used by royalty and rival other…
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Morganite Education
Overview About Morganite Named after the famous American financier J.P. Morgan, it was only discovered in 1910s. It is a rose variety of beryl, the same mineral as aquamarine and emerald. It comes in a unique salmon colour which was not common back then. It displays intense red-coloured fluorescence when exposed to X-rays. The largest…