Shimansky Blog

BEAUTIFUL AND OUT OF THE ORDINARY – WEDDING TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Popping the question is an exciting and rewarding experience. Proposal statistics have shown that men and women differ significantly on this issue, making the endless array of problematic ques...

WHY PLATINUM? PALLADIUM AND PLATINUM RINGS

Getting engaged is one of the most exciting events in your life. Taking the first step in your journey with your soulmate and laying the foundation for a life filled with love requires the perfect ...

WHY IS TANZANITE SO POPULAR AMONGST TOURISTS?

With brilliant blue, violet, and purple hues, Tanzanite is a worthy rival to blue sapphire, mainly because of the gemstone's exquisite beauty. Tanzanite is extraordinarily rare, a thousand times r...

SHOPPING FOR ETHICAL DIAMONDS IN CAPE TOWN

South Africa has one of the richest and most romantic diamond heritages in the world. For many visitors to the country, acquiring a rare, beautiful piece of Africa in the form of authentic South Af...

DISCOVER ROSE GOLD ENGAGEMENT RINGS FROM SHIMANSKY

Rose gold is loved for its vintage and romantic appeal. Although rose gold is currently one of the biggest engagement ring and wedding jewelry trends, this romantic metal has a timeless allure. Or...

THE EXQUISITE ART OF DIAMOND CUTTING

The journey of a Shimansky diamond direct from South African mines to your finger, magnificently shining with brilliance in a perfect setting, is quite something to behold.Along this remarkable jo...

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE YELLOW DIAMONDS FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING

Choosing an engagement ring is about finding a piece that reflects your style and personality. Once it's on your finger, you want to feel like it was destiny. For some brides-to-be, a classic whit...

How to Wear Your Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

The do's and don'ts of your "I DO" Diamond Jewlery. Firstly, let’s take a moment to appreciate this momentous time in your life; in the immortal words of Freddie Mercury, you’ve found what so many ...

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING A SURPRISE PROPOSAL

Having been in the diamond business for over two decades we believe that an engagement ring is the most meaningful gift a man will give and a woman will receive. To ensure that the moment when she...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF AFRICA’S RICHES THROUGH SHIMANSKY’S SIGNATURE JEWELLERY

Africa is known for its beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife and, of course, a wealth of reserves hidden beneath its soil. From the strongest stone in the world, the exquisite diamond, gold and ...