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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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

TEN TOP FACTS ABOUT BLACK DIAMONDS - AND YES,...

Ever since Carrie Bradshaw (a.k.a Sarah Jessica Parker) said ‘I do’ when offered a black diamond engagement ring on the hit show Sex and the City, these dark diamonds have increased in popularity....

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

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...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BLACK DIAMONDS

Black diamonds are rare, mysterious and make for an eye-catching engagement ring. Discover everything you need to know about black diamonds.