See your perfect diamond? Get in touch: info@poggenpoel.com 012 111 0525 Round Brilliant Deals 1.50ct Round Brilliant G VS1 R13 900 1.11ct Round Brilliant D VS2 R10 900 1.01ct Round Brilliant F VS2 R11 900 2.52ct Round Brilliant G VS1 R29 900 2.11ct Round Brilliant E VS1 R30 900 Oval Brilliant Deals  1.50ct Oval Brilliant D VS2 R25 400 2.10ct Oval Brilliant F VS2 R31 900 1.39ct Oval Brilliant G VS1 R14 100 1.20ct Oval Brilliant E VS2 R13 700 1.06ct Oval Brilliant G VS1 R11 500 Cushion Brilliant Deals 2.11ct Cushion Brilliant G VS1 R22 800 1.51ct Cushion Brilliant D VS2 R17 400 1 ..read more

  As seen across social media, here are our lab-diamond deals for Black Friday 2022! 1.20ct Oval D VS1 – R23 880* Enquire 2.00ct Oval G VS2 – R49 990* Enquire 1.04ct Pear Brilliant H VVS2 – R21 470* Enquire 1.26ct Emerald D VS1 – R20 800* Enquire 1.01ct Radiant D VS1 – R17 990* Enquire Need more? 145 Additional Special Offers HERE (link).  Any questions or special requests? You can find me at johan@poggenpoel.com Please note that should a diamond be sold before you enquire, we will do our utmost best to offer a similar diamond at the same price! *The images above are ..read more

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If you’re considering a laboratory made diamond engagement ring, questions about durability should sprout. As a first step; Laboratory made diamonds are as real as any mined diamond.  Having the exact carbon crystal structure as mined diamonds they share the physical properties such as lustre, sparkle and yes, supreme durability to any other mineral on Earth.  Laboratory grown diamonds differ from mined diamonds in only two ways; Origin:  Laboratory diamonds are made in controlled environments that mimic and greatly expedite the natural diamond formation process from millions ..read more

  Did you know there are over 20 000 possible combinations of the basic diamond specifications: colour, shape, clarity and cut?  It can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.  This blog is a great starting point. The 4C model is a great starting point to help you in understanding the most important characteristics, and how they affect the appearance, quality and price of any diamond.  It’s crisp and straightforward and will get you well on your way to making a well-informed diamond engagement ring buying decision.  These 4 Characteristics are; Carat Colour Clarit ..read more

Just like Jonathan, our neighbourhood Jehovah’s Witness, the request for laboratory-made diamonds has been showing up at our doorstep at an increased frequency.  As more people understand what lab-grown diamonds are it’s becoming a perfectly viable option for a diamond engagement ring or any high-end jewellery piece.  I’m seeing it every day that couples choose laboratory-made diamonds over their naturally formed counterparts. And for great reason.  But, Google Autofill has a few surprises for you when you start typing lab diamonds into the search bar… Do lab-grown diamonds la ..read more

I have been receiving email enquiries about diamond investing at a record level and I’ll gladly share my thoughts and recommendations for you to make an informed decision when considering diamonds as an investment. I promise to be as objective as possible.   It’s no secret that financial markets across the globe are fragile and tumultuous. Millions of investors are turning to asset classes other than government bonds, cash and stocks. Rather opting for cryptocurrency, but also hard assets like gold and land.  Rumours are rife that some large banks are investing in diamonds. I c ..read more

No one wants to wear, or give, an engagement ring that ages in dog years. Longevity problems and issues with engagement rings can be caused by poor craftsmanship, but don’t negate the impact of a poor metal choice. Certain metals are all round better choices for an engagement ring.  The engagement ring decorating her/your ring finger will be tagging along as the years fly by. Let’s make it a great, enjoyable journey that’s just as thrilling as those first few days after the proposal. #1 Reason to avoid white gold.  Just after I tricked my wife into marrying me we made a deal that we ..read more

Meet Moissanite. The world’s most brilliant gemstone.  Did you know that moissanite has higher brilliance, fire and sparkle than a diamond? True story!  Unique and striking characteristics have left many engagement ring couples in-love with this rare gemstone. Far from a mere “diamond alternative“, moissanite is durable, visually striking, eco-friendly… and just beautiful.  If you’d like to know a bit more about this gemstone click here and here. Our Valentine’s Sale prices are listed below; (stock is very limited at these prices) Shape Equivalent Diamond Weight* Colour Clar ..read more

The traditional 4C model is a great tool to understand how a diamond’s four main characteristics affect its price and appearance: Cut – Precision of Craftsmanship.  Carat – Weight and Size. Clarity – Purity. Colour. Although moissanite looks very similar to a diamond, it’s much more than simply an “affordable diamond alternative”. It’s a striking gemstone that’s gaining popularity as a great centre stone option for engagement rings.   Nevertheless, there’s no doubt that moissanite is directly compared to diamonds when couples do their research.  To understand how moissan ..read more