Sunshine Diamonds Jewellery Blog

Oval diamond with a diamond grading certificate
Diamond Certificates Explained: GIA, IGI and WGI Compared
What is a diamond certificate, and how do reports from GIA, IGI and WGI differ? A clear guide to grading reports, what they include and how to verify them. Read more...
Round brilliant diamond with an IGI grading report
IGI Certified Diamonds: How to Read an IGI Report
IGI is one of the world’s largest independent diamond grading laboratories. Here is what an IGI report tells you, how lab-grown reports differ, and how to check a report online. Read more...
Hallmarked gold and platinum diamond rings
UK Hallmarking Explained: What the Marks on Your Jewellery Mean
A UK hallmark is an independent guarantee of the precious metal in your jewellery. Learn what each mark means, which Assay Office applied it and when hallmarking is required by... Read more...
Diamond earrings
How to Clean and Care for Your Diamond Jewellery
Keep your diamonds sparkling with simple at-home cleaning, safe storage and a few everyday habits recommended by our jewellers. Read more...
Solitaire diamond ring on a finger
How to Find Your Ring Size at Home (UK Ring Sizes)
Simple ways to measure your ring size at home, how UK letter sizes work, and what to do if you are buying a surprise engagement ring. Read more...
Platinum and gold wedding rings
Platinum, White Gold or Yellow Gold? Choosing the Right Metal
Platinum, white gold, yellow gold and rose gold each look and wear differently. Compare durability, colour, upkeep and price before you choose. Read more...
Round brilliant cut diamond
The 4Cs of Diamonds: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Explained
Cut, colour, clarity and carat decide how a diamond looks and what it costs. Our simple guide explains each one and where to focus your budget. Read more...
Halo diamond engagement ring
Engagement Ring Styles Explained: Solitaire, Halo, Trilogy and More
From the timeless solitaire to the sparkling halo, discover the main engagement ring styles, what makes each one special and who it suits best. Read more...
Woman wearing a solitaire diamond engagement ring
Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds: How to Choose for Your Engagement Ring
Both are real diamonds with the same sparkle and hardness. Here is how lab grown and natural diamonds differ in origin, price and value, and how to decide which is... Read more...