Ring Resizing in Durbanville: How It Works and What to Expect
Ring resizing in Durbanville done in-house by our jeweller. Learn how resizing works, which rings can be resized, and what to check before you bring yours in.
Sell Broken Gold Jewellery in Durbanville: How Your Gold Is Valued
Want to sell broken gold jewellery? Learn how gold buyers test karat, weigh your pieces and use the live gold price to calculate a fair offer in Durbanville.
Custom Wedding Bands in Durbanville: Designing Rings Made to Match
Custom wedding bands in Durbanville, made to match your engagement ring and your style. Compare gold colours, widths and finishes, and plan your timeline.
Inherited Jewellery in Cape Town: Should You Keep, Remodel or Sell It?
Inherited jewellery in Cape Town? Learn how to value it, when to remodel an heirloom into something you’ll wear, and how to sell pieces you won’t keep.
Selling Platinum Jewellery in Cape Town: What You Need to Know
When people think about selling precious metal jewellery, gold tends to dominate the conversation. But platinum — rarer, denser, and arguably more prestigious — can represent significant value that is simply sitting unworn in a drawer. If you are considering selling platinum in Cape Town,…
What is a Jewellery Insurance Valuation Certificate and Do You Need One?
If you own valuable jewellery — a diamond engagement ring, a gold necklace, inherited pieces — you have probably considered insuring it. But when you go to arrange cover, your insurer will almost certainly ask for a jewellery valuation certificate. What exactly is it, why…
Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds – Part 2: Which Should You Choose?
In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the key differences between natural and lab-grown diamonds — how they are formed, their chemical similarities, and why lab-grown diamonds have become a popular topic in South Africa. In Part 2, we help you make the decision:…
White Gold vs. Yellow Gold: Does My Ring Need Rhodium Plating?
If you own a white gold ring and have noticed it starting to look slightly yellow or dull over time, you are not imagining it — and there is nothing wrong with your jewellery. This is completely normal, and it is easily fixed with a…
How to Commission a Custom Engagement Ring in Durbanville
Choosing an engagement ring is one of the most meaningful decisions you will ever make. More and more couples in Cape Town and the Northern Suburbs are stepping away from off-the-shelf designs and commissioning a completely unique piece that tells their own story. If you…
Coming Soon: Shop & Design Jewellery Online
We have some exciting news to share and we think you are going to love it! Gold and Diamond Traders are launching a brand-new online shop, and it is set to change the way you shop for, design, and fall in love with jewellery. Whether…