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How to Tell if a Diamond is Real

How to Tell if a Diamond is Real

When it comes to diamonds, authenticity is paramount. The market is teeming with counterfeit diamonds and low-quality substitutes that can deceive even the most discerning...
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Lab Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds: What’s the Difference?

Lab Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds: What’s the Difference?

When buying a diamond, you’ve got two options: lab-grown or natural. Both sparkle. Both shine. But there are key differences. In this blog, we’ll walk...
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Wedding Ring Guide: 10 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Ring

Wedding Ring Guide: 10 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Ring

A wedding ring is more than just a piece of jewellery, it's a powerful symbol of eternal love, commitment, and shared future. With so much...
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Engagement Ring Styles & Settings

Engagement Ring Styles & Settings

When choosing the perfect engagement ring, one of the first decisions you'll make is selecting the style and setting. These two elements work together to...
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What To Do If A Diamond Falls Out Of Your Engagement Ring?

What To Do If A Diamond Falls Out Of Your Engagement Ring?

DX examines the common dilemma which is losing a stone from a diamond engagement ring (or other ring). We discuss how to sort out the...
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Ethical Sourcing & Sustainability In The Diamond Industry

Ethical Sourcing & Sustainability In The Diamond Industry

A deep dive into Diamond Exchange's commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices, and how to make informed choices when purchasing diamonds. At DX Diamonds,...
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Engagement Rings & Other Gifts For April Babes

Engagement Rings & Other Gifts For April Babes

We don’t usually follow monthly birthstones and gemstones of the zodiac too closely, but there are some we definitely love, and our favourite is (no...
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The 10 Most Famous Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings

The 10 Most Famous Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings

Standing out in a crowd is something every celebrity knows how to do. Icons of style and purveyors of the latest fashion trends, celebrities don’t...
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How To Buy A Loose Diamond - Our 4 Step Guide

How To Buy A Loose Diamond - Our 4 Step Guide

There are many different approaches people take when buying an item of jewellery. The game plan will depend on the type of occasion – is...
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The Complete Guide: How To Care For Your Engagement Ring

The Complete Guide: How To Care For Your Engagement Ring

Some things are meant to last forever; the love between you and your spouse and that gorgeous diamond ring on your finger. But just like...
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How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring In 2024?

How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring In 2024?

This is a question which has been pondered by folks around the world for many, many years. Lots of guys must think that there is...
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Top Engagement Ring Trends Of The Moment

Top Engagement Ring Trends Of The Moment

We wish all our customers a terrific and twinkling twenty-twenty-two! So, what’s on trend this year, apart from moving on from a tricky time? We...
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Should I Choose A Solitaire Diamond For My Engagement Ring?

Should I Choose A Solitaire Diamond For My Engagement Ring?

A solitaire diamond engagement ring is the ultimate classic. It’s a traditional option yet can be designed in an up-to-the-minute contemporary style if you wish....
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What Shape Diamond Should I Choose?

What Shape Diamond Should I Choose?

We often get asked “What Shape Diamond Should I Choose?”, by couples at the first stage of their journey when selecting a diamond engagement ring....
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Diamond Engagement Rings: What's The Difference Between Fire, Sparkle And Brilliance?

Diamond Engagement Rings: What's The Difference Between Fire, Sparkle And Brilliance?

Everyone has heard the terms fire, sparkle and brilliance used regularly by jewellers and in the marketing of diamond engagement rings and other jewellery featuring...
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Why Are Diamonds So Valuable

Why Are Diamonds So Valuable

At Diamond Exchange we talk about diamonds a lot. You might say that we live and breathe diamonds. Let’s be clear; we are definitely not...
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What Is An Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring?

What Is An Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring?

An emerald cut diamond engagement ring is the epitome of sophistication. The lustrous lines and satin steps of this diamond shape are much admired around...
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How To Pick An Engagement Ring Without Her Knowing (Our Step-by-Step Guide)

How To Pick An Engagement Ring Without Her Knowing (Our Step-by-Step Guide)

She’s the love of your life and not only does she deserve the perfect engagement ring, but she deserves an epic surprise proposal to match!...
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10 (Expert) Tips On How to Store Diamond Jewellery

10 (Expert) Tips On How to Store Diamond Jewellery

Not so long ago in this forum, we discussed the best ways to clean your diamond rings. Now we’re going to chat about an issue...
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5 Things to Do Once You're Engaged

5 Things to Do Once You're Engaged

You’ve said ‘YES!’ and the ring’s on your finger. Planning a wedding is certainly overwhelming and so frantically scouring wedding blogs the night of the...
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What Size Should the Diamond In My Engagement Ring Be?

What Size Should the Diamond In My Engagement Ring Be?

Choosing a diamond engagement ring can be a daunting process. After all, the commitment for life you are proposing (when you propose) is one of...
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How To Announce Your Engagement On Social Media

How To Announce Your Engagement On Social Media

Getting engaged is one the most exciting moments in life. It’s natural to want to share it with people and in today’s social media-saturated world...
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How To Design The Perfect Engagement Ring

How To Design The Perfect Engagement Ring

The engagement season can be stressful, there’s no doubt about it. From planning the proposal to finding a stunning ring, it’s all wrapped up in...
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How Do Jewellers Clean Diamond Rings? We Share The Secrets

How Do Jewellers Clean Diamond Rings? We Share The Secrets

Ever wondered what goes on when jewellery is professionally cleaned? There’s a bit more to it than you might think. It’s a good idea to...
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25 Wedding Dress Designers You Need To Know

25 Wedding Dress Designers You Need To Know

Weddings are some of the most important events in many people’s lives. Weddings come in all shapes and sizes - some are held on a...
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What Are The Best Non-Diamond Engagement Rings?

What Are The Best Non-Diamond Engagement Rings?

The most popular centre stone for engagement rings is of course, a diamond. This has been so for a long time, and the diamond has...
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Tips For An Unforgettable Proposal

Tips For An Unforgettable Proposal

Congratulations! You have found the one, that special one you plan on spending the rest of your life with! Planning a proposal is an exciting...
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How Can I Make My Diamond Engagement Ring Look Bigger?

How Can I Make My Diamond Engagement Ring Look Bigger?

When it comes to diamond engagement rings, bigger is not better by any means. But “I want my diamond to look smaller,” said no-one, ever....
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What Is A Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring?

What Is A Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring?

The cushion cut is perhaps one of the fancy shape diamonds which flies a little under the radar. Being of cushion form must mean it’s...
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All About Asscher Diamond Engagement Rings

All About Asscher Diamond Engagement Rings

The Asscher cut is one of the less well-known diamond shapes. But it certainly does make an outstanding option for a striking diamond engagement ring,...
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The Best Wedding Locations In Victoria

The Best Wedding Locations In Victoria

This year has been a little stressful for all Australians, but none more so than our dear Victorians. Usually the hardest decisions you make during...
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5 Tips To Make Your Diamond Look Bigger

5 Tips To Make Your Diamond Look Bigger

As the saying goes, bigger is always better! OK, maybe not with everything but when it comes to diamonds, we must agree that size counts....
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A Guide To Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings

A Guide To Coloured Gemstone Engagement Rings

We can’t deny that diamonds are our first love here at DX. However, that’s not to say we don’t appreciate a gorgeous coloured gemstone engagement...
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The Definitive History Of The Diamond Engagement Ring

The Definitive History Of The Diamond Engagement Ring

Nothing says ‘I’m engaged’ quite like a stunning diamond ring. Putting a ring on it has become the ultimate way to show your dedication to...
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Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings: A Guide

Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings: A Guide

Also known as a ‘tear-drop diamond’, the pear shaped diamond is actually a hybrid of a round diamond and a marquise shaped diamond. A diamond...
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What Is A Diamond Engagement Ring With A Cathedral Setting?

What Is A Diamond Engagement Ring With A Cathedral Setting?

You may be considering having your wedding ceremony take place in a beautiful old church or even a cathedral, which is basically a bigger, grander...
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How Do I Check The GIA or IGI Diamond Rating - Our Definitive 8 Step Guide

How Do I Check The GIA or IGI Diamond Rating - Our Definitive 8 Step Guide

There’s a lot to know when purchasing an engagement ring, but undoubtedly the biggest question you will have is ‘How do I know that I’m...
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The 10 Best Wedding Blogs For 2020

The 10 Best Wedding Blogs For 2020

As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other in living memory. Everything and everyone has been impacted in different ways -...
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