Ask 10 different people what their idea of a perfect engagement ring is, and you’ll get 10 different answers. In this social-media-driven era, you’ll see hundreds of potential ring designs that look incredible for your “I said ‘Yes!’” celebratory post, but many of these designs are almost certain to end in heartbreak when rings break, [...]
When it comes to the most popular engagement rings in South Africa, diamonds are still at the top of most women’s wish list – and for good reason. Diamonds are beautiful, with a fire, brilliance and scintillation that’s difficult to beat, but they are also hard, durable and tough. In theory, your engagement ring is [...]
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 [...]
South African engagement ring trends are always fun to watch and, for 2023, we’ve got our predictions on what the local market will be snapping up. Katannuta Diamonds has been manufacturing South African engagement rings for 17 years and, because we custom-manufacture every ring for each unique client, it’s easy to see what’s popular based [...]
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 [...]
Like many jewellery trends, the Toi et Moi ring trend (which has now hit South Africa) is a new take on an old-style, made famous again by some in-the-spotlight celebrities. Back in 2018, Emily Ratajkowski set Instagram ablaze when she posted a photo of her Toi et Moi engagement ring, presented to her by long-time [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you were to ask any jeweller in South Africa what the most popular fancy cut diamond shape is right now (“now” being May 2021), their answer is going to be “oval diamonds”. Across South Africa, and the world, diamond cutters, traders and manufacturing jewellers are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing demand for [...]
