by Marten Cross | Oct 28, 2026 | The Diamond Blog
By Marten Cross, Diamanteer Quick answer: In our Cape Town stock on 26 October 2026, a natural diamond (stone only, VAT included) had a median price of about R6,250 at 0.5ct, R13,650 at 0.7ct and R45,800 at 1ct. Add about R16,000 for a platinum setting, R14,200 for...
by Marten Cross | Oct 19, 2026 | The Diamond Blog
By Marten Ramon Cross, The Diamond Shoppe Quick answer: Planning a December proposal in Cape Town? Order a custom engagement ring by mid-November to be safe, because a custom ring typically takes 4–6 weeks and our workshop closes on 15 December. Late? Choose a natural...
by Marten Cross | Oct 8, 2026 | The Diamond Blog
By Marten Ramon Cross, The Diamond Shoppe The short answer If you are buying a natural diamond in South Africa for an engagement ring, a trade-up, or something you may insure or hand down — stick with GIA. IGI is well known here mainly because most lab-grown diamonds...
