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WHY USA IS THE BIGGEST DIAMOND...

Diamonds are more popular than ever. According to insights on 2017 diamond jewellery industry statistics, consumers around the world are purchasing more diamond jewellery than ever before. Last ye...

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING A...

Having been in the diamond business for over two decades we believe that an engagement ring is the most meaningful gift a man will give and a woman will receive. To ensure that the moment when she...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF AFRICA’S RICHES...

Africa is known for its beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife and, of course, a wealth of reserves hidden beneath its soil. From the strongest stone in the world, the exquisite diamond, gold and ...

THE ANATOMY OF A DIAMOND RING

When it comes to buying an engagement ring there’s more to it than meets the eye. Not only will the ring have the perfect combination of fire, brilliance and scintillation, but there are a lot of ...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT...

Are you planning to propose, but you’re not sure what style ring your significant other will prefer? Luckily, with an array of options at Shimansky, you will be sure to find the perfect ring tha...

A GUIDE TO INVESTING IN DIAMONDS

Due to the constant fluctuation of the economy, individuals have decided to rather hold onto their savings and look for a more substantial investment. It is during these difficult times that inves...

AN INTERESTING LIFE - YAIR SHIMANSKY

Few people have had a more interesting life than the CEO of Shimansky. Yair Shimansky wanted to be a pilot or a surfer. Instead, he founded Shimansky, South Africa’s premier platinum and diamon...

VAT REFUNDS MAKE PURCHASING GOODS IN...

International visitors to one of the dazzling Shimansky showrooms in Cape Town or Johannesburg already benefit from the cost savings associated with the brand’s ‘mine to finger’ philosophy, which ...

TEN TOP FACTS ABOUT BLACK DIAMONDS...

Ever since Carrie Bradshaw (a.k.a Sarah Jessica Parker) said ‘I do’ when offered a black diamond engagement ring on the hit show Sex and the City, these dark diamonds have increased in popularity....

WHAT STYLE WEDDING RING WILL TIM...

Tim Tebow, one of the sports world's most eligible bachelors, proposed to his girlfriend, former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters in January 2019. The former NFL quarterback got down on one knee...