The diamond has been known for its beauty and strength for thousands of years. It has been used in jewelry for centuries, and is still a popular choice for engagement rings. The diamond is the hardest substance on Earth, making it the perfect stone for everyday wear. Its brilliant sparkle and luster never fades, making it a timeless gem.
The diamond is considered a symbol of commitment and eternal love, and is often given to commemorate special occasions such as anniversaries and engagements. It is also thought to bring good luck, and to ward off negative energy. It is the perfect gemstone to represent the strength and clarity of love.
When buying a diamond, it is important to consider the 4 C’s: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Each of these factors affects the diamond’s value and beauty. By looking for the highest quality diamond in each of these categories, you can ensure that your April birthstone is the most beautiful and valuable.
The diamond is one of the most stunning and enduring symbols of love, making it the perfect April birthstone. Whether you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring or searching for the perfect gift for someone special, the diamond is sure to be a hit!
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For centuries upon centuries, Pearls were deemed the most precious and valuable stone. During the 1500s in the UK, we were given the 'Pearl Age' by the revered Tudors by which most powerful citizens and costumes were adorned with the popular gemstone. Halfway around the world in Chinese culture, Pearls were believed to protect wearers from fire and dragons, whilst other cultures likened the precious stone with chastity and modesty.
In the early 1900s, Asia discovered how to create cultured pearls by placing a small nucleus into a living oyster, this causes a pearl to form around the nucleus. This is now widely called 'the culturing technique'.
You can now get cultured or wild-harvested pearls, saltwater or freshwater, luminous white or tinted natural pearls - making them an entirely versatile stone!
The Moonstone is an almost magical gem, with a beautiful multicoloured glow referred to as 'adularescence', caused by light scattering through the stone's inner layers - this is the reason why moonstone was highly coveted throughout the artistic Art Nouveau era. The stone found popularity again through the hippie years of 1960's and 1970's.
Hindu mythology strongly believed that a moonstone was created by moonbeams, whilst many other cultures around the world likened the stone with the moonlight as the multicolour glow resembled the moon shining bright on an ocean or when looking at the moon through thin clouds.
The beauty of a moonstone is definitely mysterious or otherwordly, and it makes for an ideal present for Geminis or Cancers.
With Emerald Mines dating as early as 300 BC in Ancient Egypt, it's no wonder that Emeralds hold a precious spot in our rich history.
Cleopatra, Egypt's female monarch is perhaps the most famous entity known to adore and wear Emeralds during her reign. Ancient Egyptian mummies were often buried with an Emerald carved with the symbol of flourishing greenness on their necks to symbolise eternal youth.
Europeans were first introduced to the wonderful nature of Emeralds during the 1500s when the Spanish Armadas invaded South America, whereby the Inca population had the coveted gems in their possession for many years.
Across the world in India, Emeralds were also believed to be talismans offering the protection of the Gods.
In today's world, Emeralds are taken to signify various attributes. Emeralds with a softer soothing tone are often said to represent loyalty and peace, while those a deeper green colour are to signify happy new beginnings or new life in nature.
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Silver and Emerald 3mm round beaded stud earrings |
Overall, an Emerald makes for the perfect gift for any May-born Taureans or Giminis.
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This is why Rock Lobster's Constellation pendants are the ideal gift for birthdays, choose between 12 star signs and their relevant constellations set with sparkling Cubic Zirconias in Rose Gold or Silver.
Scorpio Rose Gold Cubic Zirconia Pendant
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Gemini Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendant |
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Sagittarius Rose Gold Cubic Zirconia Pendant |
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Sagittarius Rose Gold Cubic Zirconia Pendant |
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Libra Rose Gold Cubic Zirconia Pendant |
This collection proved popular for Christmas, most of our customers loved the concept of buying a pendant that would be individual to their loved ones based on their birth sign.
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Qudo rings bring affordable glamour with the sparkle of a Swarovski crystal, with over 100 different colours and ring top shapes to choose from, you will never run out of options.
Learn the style of changing gem tops in three steps: simply twist the ring top clockwise to undo, store your ring top safely then pick out your new desired top, turn anti-clockwise to fasten and voila!
Qudo rings are the affordable option for ladies who love a sparkling ring, but that doesn't mean the quality is compromised. Designs are available in polish stainless steel, 14ct Rose Gold ion plating and 14ct Yellow Gold ion plating- adding even more options to customise!
]]>"All the team here at Rock Lobster love wearing their Qudo rings, affordable glamour with a Swarovski sparkle they are such a good price we can't help buying more colours at payday! They are such great quality and look great."
So what are you waiting for? Get shopping now.
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On the one hand, this can be answered simply. Mother's Day is a national holiday celebrated across the globe, so why neglect Fathers? They too deserve to bask in the glory of parental recognition. This was the thought that ignited the motion to create a day dedicated to hard-working fathers by Sonora Smart Dodd in the US.
Father's Day was a concept pushed by one American woman, Dodd. Raised by her father in Spokane, Washington following the life-changing death of her mother at childbirth, he also successfully managed to raise six children by himself. She was inspired to honour her father, a civil war veteran born in June, after his passing when she was aged just 16.
Following a Mother's Day sermon in 1906, she realised the lack of recognition for father figures and decided to campaign to her religious leaders - Methodists at the time - for a special service that we now call Father's Day.
In today's terms, one could say the event went "viral" as it was soon widely accepted.
Despite the fact Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910 and was subsequently celebrated year after year by Americans, it took another 56 years for President Lyndon Johnson to sign an executive order in 1966 indicating the national holiday was to be celebrated on the third Sunday every June.
By the mid-twentieth century, Father's Day was well-established. It became particularly important during World War II as a way to support the troops, many of whom were fathers. This resulted in the US Congress to pass an act under President Richard Nixon to eternalise Father's Day.
Fortunately, Sonora Dodd lived long enough to see this take place.
Now, Father's Day is considered the fourth-largest card-sending holiday in the United States with over 72 million cards exchanged for this Holiday.
Here in the UK thousands of Britons collectively celebrate the holiday with their fathers, husbands and even grandfathers at times, purchasing a card and a gift ranging anything from £10 to £100 on average. Some have grown accustomed to treating Fathers to restaurants for a nice meal.
And yet some of us are still trying to find that perfect gift! So to make it easier for you, we've created a collection based on our favourite fool-proof gifts to make him say Wow this Father's day.
In this collection, you'll find sweet jewellery from our favourite Linda Macdonald, sunshine-infused jewellery from Uno de 50 and Jorge Revilla, and rings that sparkle without the price tag from Qudo Composable Rings.
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An ancient tradition has helped us make this possible - the 'Engelsrufer' or Angel Whisperer is a precious jewel, fragile like an angel but strong enough to help in all situations. The belief is that this powerful pendant will call forward your guardian angel to protect the wearer, 'Soundballs' have a secret bell, each one has its own unique and subtle sound.
Hand-crafted with care and guaranteed high-quality, all Engelsrufer jewellery pays very close attention to detail, with intricate swirls and carefully set stones. All of the beautiful pendant baskets are made from 925 Sterling Silver, finished off with refined rhodium plate to increase comfort when wearing the necklace.
The Engelsrufer collection includes bracelets, charms, chains and earrings, in addition to the popular pendants in different sizes with matching wings and the rainbow of charming Soundballs.
There are three beautifully hand-crafted parts to an Engelsrufer pendant - the pendant basket, the soundball and a chain.
Pendant baskets come in three different sizes and colours, simply choose what your heart desires as all baskets can be opened to swap soundballs. All pendant baskets are made to be worn with a soundball - soundballs have unique subtle chimes and meanings, provided in product descriptions of a soundball. Each soundball is hand-crafted and painted carefully from metal.
You are able to customise your pendant as you wish, although we do recommend purchasing and wearing Engelsrufer accessories for your pendant.
Just released, the new collection features a range of colourful and glistening gemstones, metals and designs all inspired by royalty, the Victorian Era, and iconic symbolism.
The designs highlight classic crosses with glittering gemstones, the lotus flowers set with ethnic stones and a few surprises such as the magical heart-shaped enamel unicorn charm.
Since 2006, Thomas Sabo has released a new Charm Club collection twice a year, each time wowing their long-term and new fans all over the world. Some of their designs selling out in minutes.
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These stunning bracelets come with detailed and intricate designs in both solid 925 sterling silver and rose, we can definitely see the depth and the flair of the woman it represents.
The collection has been inspired by the Chlobo Inner Goddess who has learned to celebrate her personal strengths, is a keen nature-lover and uses the light of the sun, moon and stars as her own compass to navigate life.
Placing the perfect diamond on your finger is one of the most memorable and special parts of an engagement, besides the wedding itself! SO your engagement ring should be unique to you, even if it means mixing classical designs with your own twist.
But how can you make sure that the right going on your finger is perfect? Ask the stars, of course! Your zodiac sign doesn’t only reveal your signature traits,but also your major style tendencies and your tastes in design. Whether you’re a romantic Taurus who goes googly-eyed over pink stones or a classic Capricorn who appreciates the sophistication of a traditional diamond, there’s a diamond for you. Read to on to see what’s written in the stars for you.
Aries |
As an Aries, your signature confidence helps to define you. You’re bold in what you do and you are extremely active, so a ring that’s comfortable. but not oversized is just right for you. You love strong colours and unexpected, unique pieces that have that certain je ne sais quoi.
Taurus |
The ring is everything for you, Taurus. You can’t help it – you want what you want. You love texture and colours that make you feel sensual or romantic, like pastel pink. Because you favour high-quality pieces, you don’t mind showing off what you’ve got by making a statement.
Gemini |
You can’t be so easily pinned down to any one style, Gemini. In fact, the best thing about you is that you love a surprise and you’re not afraid to switch things up. You’re extremely playful too, so an eye-catching silhouette and maybe something unexpected, like a touch of gold, makes for the perfect engagement ring. You never know what you might pair it with!
Cancer |
You may be a classicist, but nothing can stop you from going wide-eyed over pearls. Shiny white and silver make for a winning colour combination when it comes to your entire wardrobe. The ultimate ring for you is one that gets noticed, but is also appreciated for elegance.
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Leo |
Aah, Leo. You’re loud, you’re bright and you know how to make an entrance. Your engagement ring should suggest the same. Go for one of your favourite warm colours like gold or yellow, and let everyone admire that glowing addition to your finger.
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Virgo |
You pay attention to every detail. It’s just in your nature to appreciate and analyse every curve of your band and the different angles from which your stone glistens. More importantly, though, you love a delicate piece that’s also practical.
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Libra |
There’s no denying that blue is your colour. But not just any blue, your favoured shade is somewhere in between royal and deep navy, so you have a strong liking for sapphires. Because you love the look of something balanced, diamonds and stones set in a braided band is the epitome of perfection.
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Scorpio |
Scorpio, you’re an intense person all around. You tend to favour dark colours like black and red, so a light, ordinary diamond is simply not special enough for you. Look for rubies to jazz up the design of your ring, and make sure it suggest that you’re passionate yet edgy.
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Sagittarius |
You’re extremely adventurous, open to change, and love an interesting silhouette or shade, like purple, your power colour. You’ll be surprised how quickly you fall in love with your unique ring, which is decidedly simple in size and shape, since you’re never fuzzy.
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Capricorn |
Your sophistication is undeniable. You appreciate fine craftmanship and tradition, so there’s no doubt you’ll want to wear the most perfect diamond stunner on your ring finger. Once it’s yours, you’ll never take it off and you’ll always make sure it’s polished.
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Aquarius |
Turquoise is your colour, and you wear it every single day. You don’t mind one bit if your engagement ring is a hair different than one would expect. It’s totally gorgeous, and you independent spirit will carry it well. What’s more, you dress for yourself, even if that means a bold piece of statement jewellery. You could never imagine an engagement ring with zero personality.
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Pisces |
You need a gorgeous engagement ring that you can get lost in. Since your power colour is sea green and your sign’s the symbol of a fish, a diamond that conjures images of a glistening ocean is perfect for you.
Knowing the basics of Diamond shopping will seem like a whole new world, but it is necessary so that you know you are getting what is being advertised. To read our Diamond Guide, click here.
Every woman has different tastes, different sizes and very different ideas about what the 'perfect ring' will look like. It is good to know what shape your future fiancee loves. The shape of the diamond will indicate the actual geometry of the stone, as opposed to cut which is the angles of the facets in the stone. There are many shapes to choose from, so it is worth your time getting to know which shape she often wears and what shape is dream ring is.
Don't take this point too seriously, but subtlety spy on her style. The trend nowadays is for couples to pick out the engagement ring together, but if you're more of a traditionalist and you're looking to surprise her with a ring she'll absolutely love - be sure to do some reconnaissance. Does she wear more silver/platinum jewellery or does she lean towards warmer gold colours? Does she gravitate towards vintage jewels or is she a minimalist person?
Asking her closest friends or family to help is a sure way to find out her dream style without putting yourself at risk of being found out - as long as the help is sworn to secrecy!
Choosing the right band is all about the compatibility between the wearer and the metal. Our most popular choice is platinum as it is extremely durable and pure, as well as making it the best choice for hypoallergenic and sensitive skinned individuals.
To figure out which metal is best, look at all our different ring options or even pop into our shop to have a friendly chat about what is best.
Okay, so you decided you want to propose and you want to propose soon. But the likelihood of finding the perfect ring with specific requirements in a short space of time are slim, so be sure to give yourself enough time to accommodate problems. Most rings are in stock and ready for instant purchase. Sizing can be adjusted in our on-site workshop.
We can work with you if you like a particular style of ring but would like to just change the size or shape of the diamond. You'll be invited into our design room where you can peruse a selection of diamonds to your specification.
Why not make the occasion special and have something designed and made in our on-site workshop. This will take slightly longer depending on the intricacies of the ring, but this normally takes 3-4 weeks where a ring will be lovingly made to your specifications. To have a look at our Bespoke Design Service, click here.
Get rid of that two-month salary myth - you are the only person who can decide how much you can realistically spend on an engagement ring. You should be able to buy the ring of your dreams without going into major debt - if she wants a big ring, you can always settle with less sparkle but a bigger surface area. It is also recommended buying just shy of the next carat (for example try a 1.8 instead of a 2) which can actually knock down the price by nearly 20 percent.
Here at Rock Lobster we also offer a payment programme for those who wish to purchase their dream ring, but are unable to do so at that particular moment in time. For more information, please visit our store or click here. All applications must be made in store.
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Alex Monroe Leaping Rabbit Pendant |
This cute little rabbit is enjoying himself, leaping around searching for his friends. Layer this necklace with other dainty necklaces for an awesome outfit this Winter!
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Butterflies symbolises ‘new life’, just perfect for this new year! Duke of Burgundy is a small, springtime butterfly found only in England.
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These lovely earrings from Alex Monroe are the perfect statement piece all year around. Wear these to a special event or dress them down with an oversized jumper and jeans.
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A beautiful Moth necklace for those cold winter days where we desperately need the light!
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The last thing you want to do is catch her off-guard with a proposal out of nowhere, so think back to those heart-to-hearts, did you ever talk about the future and what is holds for you both? You want her to truly be beyond joyful when you ask for her hand so having these conversations to start with is always a good idea.
Everyone has different preferences, she has already imagined what her perfect ring would be so it's going to be hard, and while she assures you she will love anything you get, you are still feeling the pressure to get it spot on.
Our advice is to take a look at the rings she wears for special occasions, on an every-day basis or what she has mentioned in the past regarding rings. We advise also taking the time to speak to her closest friends to see if they can help, they might know a little more about this subject than you think!
Our last word of advice is to visit a jewellers, we deal with a number of nervous grooms-to-be everyday and you will be surprised at how much they can help. Our lovely Rock Lobster staff can help you pick the perfect ring over a nice coffee while you discuss all your options, from price ranges to stone shapes to materials.
To get an idea of our engagement rings, click here.
There's no need to ask her Father for permission unless that is important to her, but it is considered a respectful gesture especially if she is particularly close to her parents. Nobody is bound to her better than her own parents so it might be wise to have a little chat about what she would like.
I know we suggest you have 'the talk', and even if you decide to involve her in picking out her engagement ring, we still believe the proposal itself should a genuine and lovely surprise.
You will think saying those four little words can't be that hard, until you are in the moment feeling emotional and nervous. So that you don't get in your head and struggle to get the words out, we suggest that practising, even a little bit, will help. Some people like to say what comes to their head in the moment, others like to write elaborate reasons why you love them and why she is your soulmate, while others just to like to say those four little words. It all depends on the individual and the relationship, whatever you choose is the right way forward.
Think back to the day you first met, perhaps your first date at that cute cafe, the bar where you shared your first kiss or even the spot where you first said 'I Love You'. Choosing a location with meaning will fill the moment with nostalgia and new memories, making it a moment you won't ever forget.
If you decided to use a public place, make sure that you speak to the venues as they might be able to help in making the night special.
A way to always remember this very special day, have a friend film or photograph the event so that you can later replay the moment with your closest family or friends. If you are having a big 'do', it might be worth hiring a photographer to capture that very personal moment.
Okay so you proposed, she said yes. What's the next step? You will both be over the moon with emotions and love, so make sure you plan something that you will both be able to enjoy (make dinner plans, have cocktail dates, invite all your friends to celebrate, etc.)
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