Fine Jewellery Guides & Inspiration | Jacob Mercari

One carat, six beautiful shapes. Discover how diamond shape, bezel setting and gold colour can help you choose the perfect lab-grown diamond pendant.

Diamond hoops can be subtle enough for every day or bold enough for a special occasion. This guide explains how diameter, total carat weight, setting, closure and metal affect the way a pair looks, feels and wears.

Instead of filling your jewellery box with pieces you only wear once in a while, think of fine jewellery the way you might think about a great wardrobe: start with a few beautiful essentials, choose pieces that work together, and invest in designs you will genuinely enjoy wearing.

A diamond tennis bracelet is one of the most timeless and versatile pieces of fine jewellery. Defined by a continuous row of individually set diamonds, it delivers elegant sparkle without feeling overly formal. It can be worn with an evening dress, a business wardrobe or a simple everyday outfit.

A custom engagement ring or fine jewellery piece is built to last for generations but only with the right care. Daily wear exposes gold, platinum, diamonds, and gemstones to lotions, chlorine, impacts, and everyday grime that can dull brilliance over time. This guide walks through the simple habits, cleaning methods, and storage practices that keep fine jewellery looking as brilliant as the day it was made.

Few pieces of jewellery are as versatile as diamond stud earrings. Elegant, understated, and easy to wear, they add the perfect amount of sparkle to everything from casual outfits to formal looks. Lab-grown diamond studs offer the same beautiful appearance as natural diamond earrings while often allowing you to choose a larger size or higher-quality diamond within your budget.

A pendant can be the most personal piece in someone's jewellery box a diamond passed down, a symbol chosen for a milestone, a custom design built around a birthstone or initial. But even the most beautiful pendant can look wrong on the wrong chain. Length changes everything: where the pendant sits, how it catches light, and whether it gets lost in a neckline or becomes the room's focal point.

A diamond pendant necklace is one of the most personal and versatile pieces of fine jewellery you can own or gift. It sits close to the heart, catches the light with every movement, and speaks volumes without saying a word. But before you fall in love with a specific stone, one question tends to stop people in their tracks: what’s the right diamond size?

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect gift, knowing what to look for can make all the difference.

Here are the most common mistakes people make when buying diamond jewelry online—and how to avoid them.

When it comes to meaningful gifts, few things carry the same emotional weight as diamond jewelry. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, holiday, milestone, or a “just because” moment, diamonds have become one of the most powerful symbols of love, commitment, and lasting connection.

At Jacob Mercari, we love sapphires because they combine timeless beauty with everyday practicality. Whether you are designing a custom ring, choosing a meaningful pendant, or looking for a colourful gemstone piece you can wear daily, sapphire is always a beautiful choice.