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What Are the Current Trends in Statement Jewellery? A Maximalist’s Guide to Bold Style in 2025

Explore 2025's biggest statement jewellery trends, from bold gold pieces to oversized gemstones. Discover how to style maximalist jewellery with confidence and timeless impact.

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10 Types of Diamond Shapes

A diamond is a significant purchase with financial, emotional, and heirloom value. Here we introduce you to ten types of diamond shapes to help you make the best investment decision for you and your loved ones.

How to Find the Best Jeweller in Calgary: A Local’s Guide

Looking for the best jeweller in Calgary? Discover how to choose a trusted jewellery store with expertise, ethical sourcing, custom design, and exceptional service.

Bezel vs. Prong Settings: Which Is Right for You?

Discover the differences between bezel and prong settings for diamonds. Learn which setting offers more security, sparkle, and style to match your personal preferences

Should I Insure My Engagement Ring?

Protect your engagement ring from loss, theft, or damage. Learn how Alberta Diamond Exchange helps you insure and replace it with ease.

Sparkling Gold Wedding Rings Adorned with Exquisite Details

Gold-Plated vs. Gold-Filled vs. Solid Gold: What’s the Difference?

Discover the difference between gold-plated, gold-filled, and solid gold jewelry so you can shop smarter with Alberta Diamond Exchange.

A Couple Moissanite and Natural Diamonds

Moissanite vs. Diamond

Choosing between moissanite and diamond? Compare brilliance, durability, value & ethics in this quick guide to find your perfect stone.

Wedding Band Ideas for Men and Women

Find inspiration to match your love story at Alberta Diamond Exchange, offering high-quality jewellery and private consultations.

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How to Pick Your Engagement Ring Setting

Learn everything about engagement ring settings, including popular styles, unique alternatives, and how to choose the perfect one for your lifestyle and diamond shape.

Everything You Need to Know Before You Create an Employee Handbook

Everything You Need to Know About Diamonds: How to Pick Your Diamond

Discover everything you need to know about diamonds in this in-depth guide.

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Birthstones by Month: Find the Perfect Gem for Every Birthday

Explore our ultimate guide to birthstones by month. Learn about each gemstone's meaning, color, and symbolism, and find the best birthstone jewellery for every birthday.

The Ultimate Jewelry Gift Guide

In this comprehensive jewelry gift guide, we’ll explore popular jewelry options for specific occasions, ensuring that you find something special for everyone on your list.

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Difference Between Lab Diamonds and Real Diamonds

Confused on the differences between lab grown & natural diamonds? Our experts can help. Discover the differences, pros cons & more about each type of diamond!

How to Properly Clean Your Gold and Diamond Jewellery - Myths, Facts, and Expert Tips

This blog aims to dispel common myths, present factual information, and provide expert tips for keeping your gold and diamond jewellery in pristine condition.

Different Ways To Match Wedding Bands To An Engagement Ring

This blog will explore various ways to match a wedding band to an engagement ring, offering insights and tips to help you make the best choice for this significant piece of jewelry.

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Everything You Need to Know About Necklaces and Chains for Today's Modern Man

Let’s dive into the types of chains and necklaces available, how to make the right choice, and how you can wear them to elevate your overall look.

Can Natural Diamonds Be Different Colors?

Natural diamonds can come in a wide array of colors, each with its unique origins. Learn more about each color of diamond.

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Which Diamond Cut Sparkles the Most?

Unlock the brilliance of diamonds! Explore how cuts influence sparkle & learn why cut quality reigns supreme, with expert insights on symmetry, clarity, and carat weight.

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Elevate Your Everyday Look: The Power of Everyday Jewellery Essentials

Here is a quick guide to everyday jewellery essentials to spice up your wardrobe, and take you from day, to night.

The Art of Layering: Creating Stunning Jewellery Combinations

It's important to know how to style these accessories to create stunning combinations. Here is a practical guide on the art of layering jewellery.

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Jewellery Gifts For Him

Whether you want a ready-made or personalised item, there are a variety of ideas to explore when it comes to men's jewellery gifts.

Best Jewellery Gifts for Valentine's Day

High-quality jewellery is a luxurious and exciting way to express love and appreciation on Valentine's Day. Here is our list of best jewellery gifts for Valentine's Day.

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2024 Jewellery Trends

Diamonds, florals, and more will all be on show in the coming months and it’s worth diving into them. It’s always worth being ahead of the curve after all. Let’s take a look at five jewellery trends we’ll all want to jump on.

Best Jewellery Gifts of 2023

Now we’re well into the cold season, it’s about time you started thinking about the gifts you’re going to give this year! Thankfully, 2023 has been a wonderful year for jewellery.

6 Must-Have Jewellery Items You Need to Complete Your Wardrobe

The right piece of jewellery can complete any outfit, but you don't have to have an extensive collection. A few key pieces of jewellery are all you need to make sure your accessories are always on point.

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Custom Designs: 7 Reasons It Could Be Right for You

Looking for the perfect jewellery? Consider custom designs. Here are 7 reasons it could be right for you.

Ring Settings: 6 Things to Consider

How do you choose the perfect ring settings for your diamonds or gemstones? Here are 6 things to consider.

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How to Properly Care For Your Jewellery

How do you keep your jewellery looking as bright as the day you bought it? Heirloom, and fine jewellery alike need consistent care to look their best. It all begins...

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3 Benefits of Conflict-Free Diamonds

A diamond is arguably the quintessential symbol of love in first world countries today. Despite their brilliant appearance, diamonds carry an unfortunate history behind their polished surfaces. The mining and...

Four types of stunning engagement rings that are trending in 2023.

2023 Engagement Ring Trends

Engagement rings are one of the most anticipated jewellery purchases in most people’s lives. With nearly endless options, from the classic to the newest innovation, it’s easy to become overwhelmed....

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Hot Jewellery Trends: Vintage and Estate Jewellery

Vintage and estate jewellery is trending, from engagement rings to watches and everything in between. Many people may associate older jewellery with royal families and Hollywood, passed down from generation...

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5 Tips for Travelling with Jewellery

Whether for a business trip, a destination wedding, or a vacation, travelling always requires forethought. If your plans include jewellery, invest the time to ensure your pieces make it to...

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Upcoming Jewellery Trends in 2023

While clothes always have a story to tell, jewellery is what makes the outfit. You might already own an item that has a special meaning to you or that you...

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Holiday Gifts for Everyone in the Family

The holiday season is upon us, bringing an air of festivity and cheer. People are bustling with joy, and it’s the perfect time to start selecting thoughtful gifts for your...

Our Grand Opening Event

A Special Invitation Alberta Diamond Exchange warmly invites you, our valued clients and friends, to our GRAND OPENING EVENT to celebrate our beautiful new location! The event will run from Saturday...

How To Choose A Diamond Ring Setting

We know that shopping for a diamond ring or engagement set can feel overwhelming. So today, the diamond specialists at Alberta Diamond Exchange are here to help!We’ll introduce you to a few...

What Is A CVD Diamond?

What does CVD mean and what kind of diamond is it? Find your answers in our blog & discover more about this different type of diamond!

Are Vintage Diamonds Conflict Free?

The dark history of conflict diamonds, depicted in films like Blood Diamond, has cast a long shadow over the diamond industry. However, significant progress has been made, and today, more...

Do Lab Grown Diamonds Hold Their Value?

Lab-grown diamonds have surged in popularity for many compelling reasons. At a glance, distinguishing between a natural diamond and a lab-grown one is nearly impossible. However, the most noticeable difference...

Is Moissanite A Lab Grown Diamond?

Lab-grown diamonds have gained immense popularity, but there is another sparkling alternative: moissanite. Despite common misconceptions, moissanite and lab-grown diamonds are different gems, created through different processes. Here’s a detailed...

What Is a Fashion Diamond Ring?

Fashion jewellery encompasses many types of jewellery, including fashion diamond rings, bracelets, cufflinks, pendants, earrings, and more. Fashion jewellery includes any piece of jewellery that enables you to express your...

Can I Boil My Diamond Ring To Clean It?

Many diamond ring owners seek the best methods for maintaining their jewelry. Among various cleaning methods, using boiling water is a safe and effective way to clean diamond rings at...

Can you Restore Gold Plated Jewellery?

Restoring gold-plated jewelry, whether worn, scratched, or just ready for a new look, is entirely possible. Over time, the gold plating on jewelry naturally wears away, especially with frequent use....

Can You Shower With A Gold Chain?

A gold chain can be a treasured piece of jewelry, but whether you should wear it in the shower depends on the type of gold and its purity.Showering with Pure...

How To Shine Your Diamond Ring

Diamonds are renowned for their sparkle, but everyday dirt and grime can dull their brilliance. Regular cleaning can restore your diamond ring's shine.DIY Diamond Ring CleaningYou can easily clean your...

Can Guys Wear Diamond Rings?

Absolutely! Diamond rings are not just for women or celebrities; they are versatile accessories that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any man's wardrobe.Diamond Wedding BandsThe most...

What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?

Did you know that we’ve learned how to make our own diamonds? The natural process of forming a diamond takes millions of years, but creating our own diamonds only takes...

How to Find out Whether your Engagement Ring is too Tight

Finding an engagement ring that perfectly fits is a task. Sometimes, you can put a ring on, and you later realize it is too tight. Also, with the changes fingers...

Can You Wear Your Diamond Ring in the Shower?

Your diamond ring is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a cherished symbol of love and commitment. While it's tempting to wear it all the time, including in the...

Engagement Ring Shopping Tips

Are you planning on popping the question? We’re sharing our top engagement ring shopping tips to help you take this next step with ease. Like most big decisions in life,...

Halo Vs 3-Stone: What is the difference?

If you are ring shopping there is a lot to think about: cut, clarity, color, and style will all come up. Two popular styles are halo and three-stone diamond engagement...

Engagement Ring Styles 101

Engagement rings have a long-held esteemed place in society, giving lovers a romantic way to display their love and commitment to each other for a lifetime. When your darling’s magical...

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Top 5 Gift Ideas for Winter 2019

The holiday season is one of the best times of the year to show your significant other or your loved ones how much you care about them. Searching for a...

Wedding Season: Tips and Ideas for your Unique Summer Reception

Historically, the height of wedding season falls between May and October. Warmer months bring with it longer days and beautiful weather. When it comes to your summer wedding reception, there...

The Incredible Journey of the Modern Engagement Ring

Marriage often begins with a proposal and is usually accompanied by a diamond ring that represents the promise to spend the rest of each other’s lives together. Sometimes the proposal...

Three Engagement Rings Future Brides Will Adore Now and Forever

When it comes to proposing to the person we love, we want to get everything right, especially the ring! The ring, aside from the marriage itself, of course, is the...

4 Reasons Why Spring is Perfect for Planning Your Engagement

When it comes to planning the perfect proposal, timing matters and what better time to propose to the man or woman you love than spring? The flowers are finally blooming, the...

Thinking of Buying a Diamond Online? Read This First.

When it comes to purchasing a diamond, many buyers rely on the 4Cs: Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity. While these are essential factors, they only scratch the surface of what...

5 Unique Engagement Rings You Didn’t Know You Could Buy

Engagement rings are kind of a big deal — said no person ever. Engagement rings are a HUGE deal. They’re something your significant other will wear for the rest of...

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What’s New in jewellery Trends in 2019?

It’s 2019, and boy do we have a lot to look forward to this new year, especially when it comes to jewelry and fashion. At Alberta Diamond Exchange, we’re always staying...

Gifts For Him and Her: Your Guide to the Perfect Christmas Gifts, Even If It’s Last Minute!

The clock is ticking as Christmas Day draws closer and closer. Though we’d like to think we’re not the last-minute shopper kind, when it comes to finding something for our...

Diamond Jewelry Trends that Will Never Go Out of Style

Diamond jewelry has always been popular, but the way in which we wear them has evolved over time as the decades have passed. These are some of the hottest diamond...

4 Celebrity Engagement Rings to Inspire Your Custom Design

Summer 2018 was definitely the summer of loooove. Numerous celebrities, from Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson, got engaged this summer, and while we’re totally happy for...

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5 Things You Can Do With Your Rings After a Divorce

After a divorce, deciding what to do with your engagement ring and wedding band can be challenging. Fortunately, there are several meaningful and practical options available to you. Sell ItSelling...

Five Fabulous Ideas for Wearing Unique Estate Jewelry

You never know what kinds of things you may find at an estate sale. From old typewriters and fine China to clothes and musical instruments, people tend to collect a...

From Dreams to Reality: Steps To Creating Your Custom Engagement Ring

Engagement rings hold vast importance by their very nature. They are often the most important piece of jewelry an individual will ever wear. Instead of settling for an engagement ring...

Be Unique: Alternative Gems for Engagement Rings

Be Unique: Alternative Gems for Engagement RingsSo, you’ve decided. You’re going to propose to the love of your life, the star in your sky, the holder of your heart. It...

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