The Journal
Journal
Plain-English guides from our Cotton Tree bench: buying, caring for and remaking fine jewellery.
ValuationsJewellery Valuations for Insurance: What They Are and When You Need One
What an insurance valuation covers, when to get one or bring it up to date, and why an independent NCJV-registered valuer matters.
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RepairsRing Resizing: How It Works and Which Rings Can Be Resized
How a jeweller makes a ring bigger or smaller, which designs can't be resized, and what to check before you bring yours in.
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Wedding bandsHow to Choose a Wedding Band: Metal, Width and Fit
Gold or platinum, plain or diamond-set, and how to make a band sit properly beside your engagement ring. A goldsmith's guide for Sunshine Coast couples.
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DiamondsNatural vs Lab-Grown Diamonds: What's the Difference?
Both are real diamonds. Here's how they differ in origin, price and long-term value, and how we help you choose.
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Argyle pink diamondsArgyle Pink Diamonds: A Buyer's Guide
What the codes on an Argyle pink diamond mean, why the 2020 mine closure matters, and what to check before you buy.
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Custom jewelleryRemodelling Heirloom Jewellery: What to Expect
How we turn inherited or unworn jewellery into something you'll wear, and the decisions to make before you start.
