Unique Engagement Rings South Africa
When it comes to buying a Unique Engagement Ring in South Africa, we offer a wide selection of diamond rings, Tanzanite as well as Gemstone rings. Prins & Prins has been Cape Town’s trusted jeweller for over 40 years, offering handmade jewellery and ring designs only of the highest quality. We specialize in natural diamonds […]
International Diamond Day – Celebrating the cultural role of Natural Diamonds
International Diamond Day – Celebrating the cultural role of Natural Diamonds Some may wonder, Why an International Diamond Day? If there is justification for an International Pancake Day, then a day to celebrate the role of diamonds in the history and culture of humankind is long overdue. Natural diamonds differ from other luxury products. Every […]
MAKE SURE THE DIAMONDS AND GOLD YOU BUY HAVE INTEGRITY
Diamond and jewellery businesses depend on the trust consumers have in the owner and staff and their confidence in the integrity of the products the company sells. By offering expertise, market-related prices and exceptional client service, jewellers can establish a solid and trustworthy reputation. But, ensuring the integrity of their diamonds and gold – […]
LUMINEAUX DIAMONDS by Prins & Prins
What is a LUMINEAUX DIAMOND ? LUMINEAUX DIAMONDS are natural diamonds from the new Prins & Prins LUMINEAUX DIAMOND Collection, that has been specifically and specially selected for : its Medium to Strong Blue UV luminescence the absence of any milky” or oily” look in direct sunlight its Very good proportions. All diamonds from this […]
Glow in the dark Diamonds
Are “glow in the dark” diamonds more expensive than diamonds that do not fluoresce? In the past, diamonds with strong blue fluorescence were called “blue whites” and were considered of higher value. Today, the price of some of these “blue whites” are discounted. Why? Although only 2-3 % of diamonds with very strong fluorescence appear […]
NATURAL vs. man made diamonds
LABORATORY GROWN DIAMONDS – What’s in a Name? If a stone is called “diamond” it implies a 3 billion-year-old, natural diamond, mined from the earth. Sellers of lab-grown diamonds must add a qualifier and describe their product as either “laboratory-grown diamonds”, or “man-made diamonds”, according to rules laid down by the US Federal Trade Commission […]