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 [...]
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 [...]
The history of engagement rings dates back thousands of years and is steeped in symbolism, tradition and cultural significance. Today, we'll explore the evolution of engagement rings, from ancient times to the modern day, and delve into the meaning behind this renowned symbol of love and commitment. The earliest recorded use of engagement rings can [...]
Designing a bespoke engagement ring is a deeply personal and meaningful occasion and opting for a birthstone engagement ring has become a popular choice in South Africa. Incorporating a birthstone into your engagement ring is an easy way to add a touch of sentimentality and uniqueness to your ring – but it’s not necessarily the [...]
Teal sapphires, peacock sapphires, mermaid sapphires, parti sapphires. There are many names given to these beautiful sapphires that show varying combinations of blue, green and yellow colours and they have been mined in many countries around the world. As is the case with many aspects of the jewellery and gemstone industry, there are many misunderstandings [...]
Trendy engagement and wedding rings will come and go, as styles and designs change constantly. Round diamonds will always be in demand, and “Princess Diana” sapphire rings will likely remain popular for decades to come. But, in this era of rapidly changing ideas and internet-inspired creativity, some jewellery designs will never stand the test of [...]
Sapphires have always been an engagement ring favourite in South Africa and now, we’re seeing a soaring demand for parti sapphires. For the last 3 years we’ve struggled to keep up with the demand for peacock sapphires to set in our bespoke engagement rings. Customers love the unique blue-green colour combinations and with the hardness [...]
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, [...]
Picture this: you’re shopping for the perfect engagement ring and the salesperson asks you if you’re looking for a 9ct gold ring or an 18ct gold ring. You ask them which option is better and they answer, “Why, 18ct gold of course”. Then you ask which is cheaper (because, like most people, you have a [...]
