Bridal Ring Sets
Bridal ring sets have emerged as a popular and elegant choice for couples seeking harmony and continuity in their symbol of eternal love. Polished Diamonds is a specialist in custom-made rings for a perfect set.
Polished Diamonds Blog
Expert jewellery advice, diamond education and inspiration from New Zealand’s leading jewellers
Welcome to the Polished Diamonds Blog, your destination for expert insights, inspiration, and practical advice on all things fine jewellery. As an award-winning New Zealand manufacturing jeweller, we’re proud to share our knowledge on a wide range of topics, including diamond jewellery, coloured gemstones, wedding planning, engagement ring design, and jewellery care.
Whether you’re choosing a sapphire for a bespoke ring, learning about diamond grading, or seeking tips for the perfect engagement ring, our blog offers trusted guidance to help you make confident, informed decisions. Explore the latest articles and discover what makes Polished Diamonds a leading name in precision-crafted jewellery.
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Men’s Engagement Rings NZ
Men’s Engagement Rings are popular and worthy of consideration in New Zealand. At Polished Diamonds, we have a range of ring styles and can custom make them to your preference.
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The Truth About Lab-Grown Diamonds
At Polished Diamonds, we pride ourselves on transparency, quality, and honest advice. We break down the facts about lab-grown vs natural diamonds, dispel common myths, and share everything you need to know before you buy.
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The Perfect Bouquet
Flower bouquets are a unique addition to any wedding. Many people are under the impression that brides carry a bouquet simply for aesthetic purposes. However, there are far more sentimental reasons than just the look.
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Beware of Jewellery Store Pitfalls, Games, and Gimmicks!
Playing games and having gimmicks is a time-honoured jewellery store tradition, dating back as long as gold has existed. We’ve decided that enough is enough and are now going to break the code.
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“I Want Platinum!”
You must be asking, why Platinum? Is it really “better” than White Gold? It has many benefits, which we will go into in quick detail. This is to hopefully help you understand why it is a superior metal.
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Ultra Violet – Gemstone Colour of the Year
Here at Polished Diamonds, we have a wide selection of gemstones that represent the colour ultraviolet. We encourage you to do as Pantone suggests and design a piece of jewellery using purple gemstones.
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Sapphire
Sapphire is known as one of the hardest existing gemstones, therefore making it the most desirable gem to use for wedding and engagement rings due to its durability. Sapphires exist in a range of different colour shades.
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Garnet
Did you know the garnet does not just come in red? The January birthstone offers an extensive palette ranging from greens to purples, through the more common red tones including orange, pinks and red.
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Gemstones – Earth’s Gift to the World
Have you ever thought about how gemstones are formed? I’d never really given it much thought. I just oohed and ahhed over the amazing colours and gorgeous jewellery that I’d seen in magazines, boutiques and on celebrities.
