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Explore diamond education, engagement-ring stories and practical jewellery advice from John Macintyre & Son, independent Glasgow family jewellers since 1965.
Our guides are designed to help you compare options and choose with confidence.
Oct 09
Learn how to clean suitable mined and lab-grown diamond rings safely at home using comfortably warm water, mild washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush.
Oct 05
A quick guide to the five main parts of a diamond, how its facets influence light and the difference between diamond shape and cut.
Sep 30
A ring Sophie admired in Glasgow travelled secretly to Australia, carried by her mum for a proposal Sophie never saw coming.
Compare five important differences between mined and lab-grown diamonds, including origin, timescale, price, appeal and GIA or IGI grading.
