On their recent trip to Europe, Reg and Maureen Grandis visited the brooding soldier memorial dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. The monument is located near the town of Ypres in Belgium, the site of the Tyne Cot cemetery made famous in the Flanders Fields poem. In Ypres, the Menin Gate memorial […]
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How to Buy a Diamond – The Grandis Guide
Buying a diamond can seem like a daunting task. Diamonds are not something you talk about in your day-to-day life so we understand there are things you want to know about this sparkling stone before you make your purchase. Buying a diamond does not have to be difficult, all it takes is a little education […]
Diamonds Imported Just For YOU!
Each year, Reg & Maureen Grandis from Grandis Jewellers travel to Antwerp, Belgium to purchase diamonds. “We travel to Antwerp, Belgium because it is the “Diamond Capital of the World” where more than 80% of the world’s diamonds are cut, polished and sold. This unique diamond market provides us the opportunity to select from diamond cuts, sizes, […]
Receive a Free Chamilia Silver Bracelet!
That’s right! When you purchase $100 or more of Chamilia products Grandis Jewellery will give you a free silver bracelet. But time is running out. The promotion is valid until June 30th, 2012. That’s this Saturday! So don’t miss out. Whether this is for you, a friend or a loved one, take advantage of this exclusive […]
The Push Present
Giving a Push Present or a Push Gift is a tradition that has recently received some new attention. Jessica Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker, J-Lo, Jessica Alba, Katie Holmes and Beyonce are a few noted celebs who received a ‘Push Present’, causing a recent stir in this old tradition. This ritual of giving a gift to […]
Oh Canada! All about Canadian Diamonds
Exploring for Diamonds in North America has been going on since the 1800’s. Diamonds have been found around the Great Lakes as well as in states such as North Carolina and Georgia. Geologists understand that the Diamonds originated from a glacier that extended up to Northern Canada. Canada’s landmass contains some of the oldest rock […]
Burmese Ruby Breaks Record at Auction
The two big winners during Christie’s May 29th Hong Kong auction were the Etcetra 6.04 ct. Burmese Ruby and the “Martian Pink” diamond. With active bidding, the ruby ring fetched a record $3.3 million or $551,0000 per carat. The result for the diamond was also very impressive, fetching $17.3 million or $1.44 million a carat. The pre-sale estimate […]
Spread Some Sunshine! Check out this Season’s Zesty Hue!
What’s that you say? Need a boost of color to bring life into your wardrobe now that spring has arrived? One of this season’s hottest hues is the right fix for you. Yellow is popping up all over the runways and featured in magazines for the 2012 spring season. Love it but not sure how […]
Diamond Sells for $9.7 Million – Beau Sancy Historic Jewel
Worn by Marie de Medici at her coronation as Queen Consort of Henry IV in of France in 1610 this 35-carat gem has been passed among the royal families throughout Europe. Now it belongs to an anonymous bidder who paid $9.7 million at a Sotheby’s auction this week. Five bidders fueled the excitement with active bidding for this […]