Guides
Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: An Honest Comparison
Identical chemistry, very different price curves. A Stirling jeweller's plain-English comparison of lab-grown vs mined diamonds for engagement rings in 2026.
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Articles tagged "diamonds" from the Ian Gallacher Jewellers Journal — Stirling's independent jeweller since 1973.
Guides
Identical chemistry, very different price curves. A Stirling jeweller's plain-English comparison of lab-grown vs mined diamonds for engagement rings in 2026.
Education
Diamond certificates are full of jargon. A GIA-qualified Stirling jeweller explains what every field on a GIA, IGI or HRD report actually means — and which grading lab to trust.
Care & Maintenance
Tangles, scratches and humidity damage are all preventable. A Stirling jeweller's guide to storing rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets at home — from overnight to long-term.
Buying Advice
Not every engagement ring needs to be bespoke — and not every ready-made ring is a compromise. A Stirling jeweller gives an honest comparison to help you decide.
Buying Advice
A Registered Valuer explains how jewellery insurance works in the UK, what a professional valuation contains, how to make a claim, and why most home contents policies are not enough.