Shimansky Blog

THE ANATOMY OF A DIAMOND RING

When it comes to buying an engagement ring there’s more to it than meets the eye. Not only will the ring have the perfect combination of fire, brilliance and scintillation, but there are a lot of ...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIAMOND SETTINGS

Are you planning to propose, but you’re not sure what style ring your significant other will prefer? Luckily, with an array of options at Shimansky, you will be sure to find the perfect ring tha...

A GUIDE TO INVESTING IN DIAMONDS

Due to the constant fluctuation of the economy, individuals have decided to rather hold onto their savings and look for a more substantial investment. It is during these difficult times that inves...

AN INTERESTING LIFE - YAIR SHIMANSKY

Few people have had a more interesting life than the CEO of Shimansky. Yair Shimansky wanted to be a pilot or a surfer. Instead, he founded Shimansky, South Africa’s premier platinum and diamon...

VAT REFUNDS MAKE PURCHASING GOODS IN SOUTH AFRICA EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE TO INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

International visitors to one of the dazzling Shimansky showrooms in Cape Town or Johannesburg already benefit from the cost savings associated with the brand’s ‘mine to finger’ philosophy, which ...

10 FACTS ABOUT FANCY YELLOW COLOUR DIAMONDS YOU DIDN’T KNOW

Bold and vivid, Natural Fancy Yellow diamonds make exquisite designer diamond jewelry creations. Of all the natural Fancy color diamonds mined in the world, Fancy Yellow diamonds are the most high...

NEW YORK JEWELLERY WEEK 2019

Shimansky is partnering with New York Jewellery Week 2019 that will take place on 18 – 24 November 2019. The exclusive event is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the finest works by some of th...

ENGAGEMENT RING SHOPPING TIPS: HOW LONG BEFORE PROPOSING SHOULD YOU BUY THE RING?

If you are planning on getting engaged soon, congratulations! Once you have decided to ask for your significant other’s hand in marriage, the next step is finding a spectacular engagement ring. Won...

HOW TO PERFECTLY CAPTURE YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING ON TABLE MOUNTAIN

Lights, phone camera, action! Share your engagement ring and proposal on Table Mountain by making the most of the shot with these pro tips.

WHY YOU SHOULD GET ENGAGED ON TABLE MOUNTAIN

If you’re looking for spectacular places to get engaged in Cape Town, Table Mountain has so much to offer. Here’s why you should consider this the location to say ‘yes’.