Birthstone engagement rings: Are they really a good idea?

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 [...]

Birthstone engagement rings: Are they really a good idea?2023-12-04T10:55:48+02:00

South African engagement rings: Seven trends for 2023

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 [...]

South African engagement rings: Seven trends for 20232023-12-04T10:55:49+02:00

Buying a trendy engagement or wedding ring? Read this first!

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 [...]

Buying a trendy engagement or wedding ring? Read this first!2023-12-04T10:55:52+02:00

All you need to know about Toi et Moi rings

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 [...]

All you need to know about Toi et Moi rings2023-12-04T10:55:53+02:00

Buying a diamond? Why you can’t only trust the 4C’s.

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 [...]

Buying a diamond? Why you can’t only trust the 4C’s.2023-12-04T10:55:56+02:00

9ct gold vs 18ct gold: What’s the difference? [And which is better?]

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 [...]

9ct gold vs 18ct gold: What’s the difference? [And which is better?]2023-12-04T10:55:58+02:00

Want to buy an engagement ring? Avoid these 7 big mistakes.

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 [...]

Want to buy an engagement ring? Avoid these 7 big mistakes.2023-12-04T10:56:00+02:00

Oval diamonds: The most popular diamond shape in South Africa

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 [...]

Oval diamonds: The most popular diamond shape in South Africa2023-12-04T10:56:07+02:00

New Salt & Pepper diamonds in stock [South Africa]

Salt and pepper diamonds have thrived in South Africa in 2020, and Katannuta Diamonds has some brand-new stock to help satisfy your salt and pepper craving! It’s fair to say that 2020 was a tough year economically, and as jobs have been lost and currencies have crashed, many South African shoppers have turned towards economically [...]

New Salt & Pepper diamonds in stock [South Africa]2023-12-04T10:56:09+02:00

Platinum vs white gold. Which is better for your engagement ring?

A common question we get from clients is "Platinum vs white gold for my ring? What should I choose?" At Katannuta Diamonds we always like to strike a balance between aesthetics, practicality, durability and affordability when we design and manufacture our engagement and wedding rings. Depending on the design of a ring, a significant amount [...]

Platinum vs white gold. Which is better for your engagement ring?2020-09-14T19:38:23+02:00
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