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Ruby and emerald in Hatton Garden are judged by colour, treatment and origin — not the 4Cs. This guide explains exactly what to ask and why it matters.
Gemstone lab reports confirm identity, treatment and origin — not quality grades. Here's how Hatton Garden buyers can read them correctly before committing to a purchase.
Choosing a sapphire engagement ring in Hatton Garden? This guide covers origin, heat treatment, lab reports and setting choices to help you buy with confidence.
The Natural Diamond Council rebranded as The Diamond Collective on 22 September 2026. Here's what changed, what stayed the same, and what buyers in Hatton Garden should ask.
Cadbury's one-day Hatton Garden event rebrands the jewellery quarter as 'Hatton Golden' on 24 September. Here's what's happening and what it means for nearby jewellers.
Ruby and emerald in Hatton Garden are judged by colour, treatment and origin — not the 4Cs. This guide explains exactly what to ask and why it matters.
Read Article →Most buyers never check their diamond certificate. Learn how to verify a diamond certificate in Hatton Garden — from laser inscriptions to online database checks.
Read Article →Morganite, aquamarine, alexandrite, tanzanite — alternative engagement ring stones compared honestly for durability, treatments and setting choice in Hatton Garden.
Read Article →Natural or lab grown diamonds — the honest 2026 guide from Hatton Garden covering price gaps, certification, resale value and how to decide which stone is right for you.
Read Article →Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina pearl sold for more than 300 times its 1969 price, proof that in fine jewellery the paperwork can be worth more than the stone. Here is what her record sale teaches anyone buying estate pieces in Hatton Garden.
Read Article →Ricky Gervais isn't alone: a change in UK inheritance tax is quietly nudging long-together couples down the aisle, and back to Hatton Garden for the ring.
Read Article →Balancing the 4Cs diamond buying guide trade-offs is the real skill in Hatton Garden. Learn why cut comes first and where to save on colour and clarity.
Read Article →There is a moment familiar to anyone who has walked Hatton Garden looking for an engagement ring. You ask for a 1.50ct oval, F colour, VS1, and the jeweller says yes, of course, and disappears into the back. What happens next is rarely explained. A growing number of Hatton...
Read Article →Seven practical checks, from the Four Cs and grading reports to setting, metal and returns, that help you compare diamond rings with confidence before you buy.
Read Article →A coloured gemstone certificate reveals origin and treatment — the two factors that decide value. Here's what Hatton Garden buyers need to know before spending seriously.
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