You really don’t need to compromise when you are choosing your engagement ring, you can get an excellent quality AND affordable ring. You might have thought that you would have to sacrifice quality to be able to afford a dazzling ring. Although it does unquestionably help having a larger budget to maximise every aspect of the ring. The reality is that this does not always make your ring visually superior. And in this day and age you don’t have to drop a year’s salary on a ring to find the perfect one for you.

Jewellery has to be one of the best gifts a girl can receive. There are so many options and occasions which are perfectly marked with the appropriate piece. Jewellery is an everlasting gift, and traditional romantic gifts like flowers and chocolates are undoubtedly nice but likely to come and go in no time, leaving nothing behind. For your wife or girlfriend, a piece of jewellery is a lovely little reminder of you every time she wears it. Here are some ideas and tips to ace the art of gifting...

Looking down at that sparkling diamond on your finger, it’s easy to forget that the diamond has been through quite a journey to get from its naturally occurring state to the dazzling stone that adorns the ring. And it has been a long journey indeed, as the diamond was likely formed 3 million years ago beneath the surface of the earth, so your diamonds are probably the oldest things you will ever own! Good things come to those who wait, and although we adore diamonds around the world, few people actually know how it gets from Mother Nature to shop floor.

Want to give yourself a pay-day treat, or trying to give a subtle hint at a proposal from your man?

Choosing a diamond, whether for yourself or your partner, is without a doubt an exciting and memorable experience and, lucky for us, Dubai is one of the best places to buy them.

Diamonds are the rarest and most sought-after gemstones in the world. And no we are not talking about celebrity diamond engagement rings. Those diamonds have got nothing on the most expensive diamonds in the world. Most of these precious stones are in fact, rarely ever worn - they are simply treasured.