Vinny&Charles Blog

Key Takeaways Range: independent jewellers work in smaller batches, so you are less likely to see your partner's ring on someone else's hand. Customisation: at Vinny & Charles you can...

Key Takeaways The choice: sapphire vs lab-grown diamond comes down to rich colour or brilliant light. Durability: a lab-grown diamond rates 10 on the Mohs scale and a sapphire rates...

Diamond, moissanite and sapphire are all tough enough for daily wear, but they are not identical. Diamond is the hardest at 10 on the Mohs scale, moissanite sits at about...

Sapphire value depends on colour, clarity, cut, size, treatment and certification, and for some rare stones origin adds to the price as well. A sapphire ring is best bought for...

Australian sapphires are best known for deep, saturated blues, earthy greens and parti colours, where several shades appear in a single stone. That character sets them apart from sapphires mined...

Unique necklaces make the most memorable gifts when they say something personal about the person wearing them. Whether it is a birthday, an anniversary or simply a way to say...

Unique vintage engagement rings offer a way to move beyond the standard solitaire. A few years ago, many couples wanted the largest diamond they could find. Now more people want...

His and hers wedding bands do not have to match. Australian couples can choose identical rings, coordinated designs or two completely different styles, and every one of those options can...

Key Takeaways Gold purity is measured in carats: 9k gold contains 37.5% pure gold, 14k contains 58.5%, and 18k contains 75%. Yellow gold is the most traditional, lowest-maintenance option, while...

Key Takeaways Diamonds offer classic brilliance and fire, moissanite has the most intense sparkle, and sapphires offer rich colour rather than shimmer. On the Mohs hardness scale, diamond rates 10,...

Key Takeaways Sapphire wedding bands come in three main styles: eternity, half-eternity and contoured, each with a different look and comfort level. Round, princess and marquise cuts each change how...

Sapphires have become one of the most sought-after alternative gemstones in 2026, prized for their colourful brilliance. Lab grown sapphires offer an ethically traceable, more affordable option in colours that...