*Please be aware: In this article, the terms “lab-grown”, “synthetic", and “man-made” are used interchangeably, all referring to the same concept. One of the most common questions jewellers in South Africa (and the world) receive is "What's the price of a lab-grown diamond? Are they much cheaper than natural diamonds?". Lab-grown diamonds have soared in [...]
2024 has been the year of the lab-grown diamond in South Africa and, with sales rocketing, customers are looking for reassurance that in the jewellery industry, we can tell the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds. Suppose a customer wants to purchase a natural diamond (or a piece of natural diamond jewellery). In a case [...]
Around the world, natural diamond rings from South Africa are known for their value for money, exceptional quality and responsible production. Since the first diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1867, our country has been the source of some of the best diamonds the world has ever seen. No wonder South Africa is synonymous [...]
One of the big trends we saw in South Africa in 2023 was the increased popularity of black diamonds. More and more couples are looking for alternative gemstones to set in their engagement and wedding rings, and black diamonds are the perfect choice for many reasons. For many years, men’s jewellery lines have featured black [...]
As we come to the end of 2023, we can truly say that it has been the year of the lab-grown diamond. Enquiries in South Africa have rocketed, supplies are plentiful, and the wall of buyer resistance is being torn down. Whilst there is still much confusion surrounding lab-grown diamonds, we’re finding that more and [...]
"Ethical diamonds" is a phrase that is on many people's lips right now. We live in a world where sustainability and ethics are becoming increasingly important to consumers, and rightfully so. For far too long, large corporations have pulled the wool over consumers' eyes regarding product origins, manufacturing practices and environmental impacts. Natural diamonds have [...]
South African diamonds are well known the world over and for many people, diamonds are what come to mind when you think about South Africa. Much of this has to do with the legacy of De Beers, perhaps the world’s most famous diamond mining company and who, of course, have their history firmly rooted in [...]
If you’re interested in buying a diamond in South Africa, there are a few things you need to be aware of and know about. Buying a diamond can be an incredibly complicated process and sometimes, diamond dealers and jewellery stores will bombard you with industry terms that are designed to confuse you. If a diamond [...]
Cognac diamonds have been around for several years, but like many jewellery trends, we’re seeing a boom in popularity thanks to some scroll-stopping rings on Instagram and Pinterest. Many of the enquiries we get at Katannuta Diamonds come from South Africans wanting to know what cognac diamonds are, whether they’re real diamonds or not and, [...]
If you want to buy an engagement ring, you'll find that it can be an intimidating, confusing and costly business. Walk through any shopping mall in South Africa and you’ll see jewellery stores with sparkling, glamorous window displays, enticing you in with posters such as: “Now 35% Off!” “Wholesale diamonds straight to the public!” “Engagement [...]
