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Coloured Gemstones for Engagement Rings

At Polished Diamonds, we believe that your engagement ring should be as unique as your love story. Using coloured gemstones for engagement rings is the perfect way to add a personal, meaningful touch.

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How to Wear a Diamond Bracelet with a Watch

A diamond tennis bracelet is a must-have piece in any fine jewellery collection. When worn with a watch, it elevates your wristwear game instantly, from metal matching to layered looks.

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How Should a Tennis Bracelet Fit? Your Guide from Polished Diamonds

Tennis bracelets are one of the most elegant and timeless pieces in any jewellery collection. Featuring a continuous line of diamonds or gemstones in a fluid, flexible setting, they combine classic sophistication

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How to Wear a Tennis Bracelet: Tips for the Perfect Fit & Style

Whether you’re looking to dazzle at a formal event or want to add a touch of elegance to your everyday wear, knowing how to wear a tennis bracelet is essential.

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Understanding Diamond Carat

Let’s confidently explore what the carat truly signifies, how it is determined, and its immense importance in the diamond industry, particularly when making informed purchasing decisions.

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Types of Diamond Stud Earrings

Diamond stud earrings have long been a timeless accessory, cherished for their elegance and versatility. Whether you’re dressing up for a formal event or adding a touch of sparkle to your everyday wear.

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Pink Tourmaline

Pink Tourmaline is celebrated for its spectrum of pink shades, ranging from delicate pastels to intense magentas. Its striking colours make it a popular choice for various jewellery pieces, from elegant rings to exquisite necklaces.

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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Ring

Choosing the perfect wedding ring is a significant and symbolic part of planning a wedding. Here are some key factors to consider when selecting the ideal wedding ring.

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How to Design an Engagement Ring

At Polished Diamonds - Jewellery Design, our approach to crafting engagement rings is entirely custom. Join us as we delve into the step-by-step journey of designing your dream engagement ring.

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How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost in New Zealand?

Navigating engagement ring prices can be as intricate as selecting the perfect stone. Understanding the cost of engagement rings is essential for those considering New Zealand as the backdrop for their proposal.

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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.

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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.

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Tanzanite

Found in just one place on earth, tanzanite is a relatively recent discovery and this blue variety of zoisite was named after Tanzania, the country where it was found, and can only be found.

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Information about Emerald

The glorious green colour of the Emerald Gemstone has made the stone highly prized for many thousands of years. Believed to protect the wearer from misfortune, it has a mystical quality that soothes and promotes tranquillity.

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The Peridot Gemstone

The peridot gemstone is one of the few gemstones in only one colour, a distinctive lime green. The stone is an “Idiochromatic” gem, meaning its colour comes from the mineral’s fundamental chemical composition rather than the impurities.

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Embrace The Beautiful Red Ruby

Rubies have captivated hearts for centuries with their vivid red hues and rich history. Known as the “King of Gems,” rubies are the official birthstone for July, embodying passion, protection, and prosperity.

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Pearl – June Birthstone

Pearls are unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures, and unlike other gemstones, require no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. In the early 1900s, the first successful commercial culturing of round saltwater pearls...

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Our New Polished Diamonds Auckland Store in Ponsonby

Our second store has recently opened in the Ponsonby area to ensure those clients in Auckland don’t feel as though they’re missing out. Located on Ponsonby Road, the new store is well-located and easily accessible.

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Determining Your Ring Size

Determining your ring size can be challenging, but it is crucial to the design and manufacturing process. One’s ring size can drastically change. However, with various techniques available, you can be sure to find the best fit!

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Designing Perfect Personalised Jewellery

With an increasing number mass produced jewellery, it is easy to follow trends and settle for common designs. However, here at Polished Diamonds, you can be guaranteed something unique, personal and incomparable at a better price.

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Valentine’s Day – The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day is one we all know and love. It is a celebration for those seeking love, in love and pursuing love. However, is it just chocolates and flowers, or is there some history behind this day of love?

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Cameo Jewellery

Cameo jewellery has adorned individuals for centuries, captivating hearts with its intricate designs and historical significance. From ancient civilisations to modern-day fashionistas, cameo jewellery continues to enchant, embodying elegance and storytelling within its delicate contours.

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New in Stock: Diamond Tennis Bracelets

A Diamond Bracelet is a tangible touch of beauty, adding fascinating sparkle. Here at Polished Diamonds, we have a huge range of diamond tennis bracelets, and we can make them in any carat weight to suit.

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Custom Made Rings

We can custom-design any ring for any occasion, like these rings for the Euro 2016 championship. Thanks to our CAD modelling system, we can produce any custom ring design, even with the smallest detail.

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Wedding Traditions

Traditions are a huge part of a couple’s wedding day. Whether it be ‘something old, something new, something borrowed or something blue’ or simply the bride wearing a white wedding dress, there is a reason behind everything.

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Bridal Colour And Style Guide

We have gathered bridal colours and styles from global trends, textures, décor and themes, and we have created four style guides, one for each season, so no matter when you are getting married, there is a perfect theme.

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Wedding Planning Guide

Feeling overwhelmed about planning your wedding? Don’t worry, we’ve created a helpful infographic that guides you through every stage of the wedding planning journey, from setting a realistic budget and booking your venue, right through to last-minute appointments.

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Proposal Ideas – Popping the Question

Proposing marriage or “popping the question” with the four words “Will you marry me?” can be a daunting task for some people. Remember, it’s an enjoyable and life-changing event, so make the most of it and enjoy yourself.

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All About Black Zirconium Rings

Black is the new black. Black Wedding Rings are what the coolest people wear, from Darth Vader and Batman to ninjas and maybe you. Zirconium is a natural element found on Earth.

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Wedding Ring Design

During all the preparations for your wedding, you might push finding a wedding ring to the bottom of your to-do list, but it’s something you'll be wearing for years to come, so it’s essential to get it right.

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Auckland Engagement Rings

With Polished Diamonds products increasing by popular demand, expansion into the Auckland market is the next step. As Auckland is known for its endless opportunities, trendsetting and fast-paced lifestyle, it has become an appealing platform to expand.

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Black Diamond Engagement Rings

Carbonado, more commonly known as ‘black diamond’, is becoming a more and more popular choice in the jewellery world. Whilst offering a stark contrast to the more traditional white diamond, they are a unique and eye-catching addition.

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The Most Accurate Engagement Ring

Here at Polished Diamonds, technology has allowed us to create your engagement ring to perfection using our Computer-Aided Design software, also called CAD. This process replaces hand drafting and sketches, meaning the design process is precise.

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Our Engaged Clients

At Polished Diamonds, we custom-design and make both engagement and wedding rings. Each ring we create is personalised to best suit the customer’s needs. We love to hear from our clients about how their special proposals went.

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Emerald Engagement Ring

Perhaps a diamond ring isn’t for everyone. We want to help you create a unique ring that is perfectly suited for you. The Emerald gemstone is one of the four most recognised gemstones, along with ruby, sapphire and diamonds.

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Celebrity Engagement Rings

If you’re searching for inspiration for your dream engagement ring, look no further than the world of celebrity style. From timeless elegance to bold, statement-making pieces, celebrity engagement rings showcase a wide variety of designs.

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Information About Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Rose gold is one of the gold rings available at Polished Diamonds - Jewellery Design. The rose gold evokes hints of vintage and is an excellent alternative to the more popular white or yellow gold.

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How to Clean Your Diamond Ring

Our guide on how to clean your diamond ring to remove dirt that can cause your gemstone to lose its sparkling appeal. Read our cleaning tips.

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Custom Design Engagement Rings

We custom design using architectural CAD so you get to view how the diamond ring will actually look. This helps you make design changes and ensures the perfect engagement ring. So, how do we do this?

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The Custom Ring Process

Polished Diamonds manufactures every custom made diamond ring to suit each unique client, so any design is possible. We have access to the world's best diamond stock, so any diamond can be used in your chosen design.

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Engagement Ring Styles

Here at Polished Diamonds, we can offer you every ring style imaginable, from the traditional solitaire to the bolder halo. We have the perfect engagement ring for her lifestyle and your budget. Read on and explore.

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The Perfect Engagement Ring For You

We can create any ring design to suit your dreams, budgets and expectations. So, how does it all work, and where do I start? Think about the type of engagement ring you would love and assign a budget.

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Precious Metals

There is a wide range of precious metals available for you to construct a diamond ring. The most popular metals are the ones that are very white, such as Platinum, or shades of Yellow Gold.

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Diamond Colour Information

The rarest and sought-after diamonds are colourless and demand the highest price. So, how do we colour-grade a diamond? The Gemological Institute of America, the world’s largest and most trusted diamond grading facility, invented the diamond colour grading scale.

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Information About Pink Diamonds

Natural pink diamonds aren’t very common; they only account for about 1% of the total production of diamonds in the world. Pink diamonds are 100% natural when the rough stone is found, and they have a pinkish hue.

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How to Choose a Diamond

Choosing a diamond is an exciting and meaningful decision. Whether you’re searching for an engagement ring, a timeless gift, or a personal investment, understanding what makes a diamond truly exceptional is essential.

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Ethically Mined Diamonds

When choosing a diamond, whether for an engagement ring or a special occasion, it’s important to consider not just the beauty of the stone but its origin. Ethically mined diamonds have become increasingly sought after by conscious consumers.

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Information about Diamonds

The characteristics of a diamond are usually determined by having the diamond sent to a gemological laboratory for independent grading. The quality and integrity of these diamond laboratories are therefore very important.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanning

As jewellery design requires accuracy, MRI scanning is the most effective and efficient way to do so. By using this method, we can ensure that your ring is as close to perfect as physically possible.

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History of Engagement Rings

Engagement rings are a gift that a partner gives to their prospective spouse, which symbolises that the person wearing it is engaged to be married. In Western countries, these rings are generally worn by women.

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Diamond Cutting Process

Faceting and shaping diamonds require a lot of knowledge, skill, equipment, and technique to complete correctly. The diamond-cutting process consists of five steps: Planning, Cleaving, Bruting, Polishing, and Final Inspection.

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Designing the Perfect Set

With the excitement that accompanies the process of choosing an engagement ring, many overlook the later task of choosing a wedding band that complements it and forms the perfect set. Having a complete set is important to us.

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