Buying diamonds is not simple and the Internet is full of contradictory information. Diamond grading certificates use jargon to enable sales of ugly diamonds that should have been used industrially - not in rings.
In 1976, 40 years ago, when I opened Precious Metals there were no shops with gemologists and jewellers working under one roof. Custom made jewels often bore no resemblance to the salespersons description or sketch. Today most of our talented team have been with me for more than a decade and have a wide range of complementary skills.
For example the left half of this image shows a dull hazy diamond; GIA independent grading certificates for both these diamonds are the same grades.
Renaming, 8 years ago, as Holloway Diamonds reflects mine and our client’s passion for diamonds. I invented several widely used diamond cut tools and international patents with the help of my geology education and the learning that one acquires by teaching valuers and gemologists about diamonds. Because those tools are integrated into Holloway Diamonds we offer you the most sparkling brilliant diamonds the world has to offer. We are a family business, not just because my daughter works here. Many clients are children or grandchildren of clients and we have shared in many special moments by making family heirlooms marking many special family occasions. The key to HD’s success is the quality and value of our diamonds.
The dull left half image of a diamond has the same grade as the sparkling right side stone.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
22 18K yellow and white round brilliant cut diamond bracelet 18K white round brilliant cut diamond 18Kbraceletwhite round brilliant cut diamond bracelet 23 14K white gold round brilliant cut diamond flex bangle 18K white gold round brilliant cut diamond flex bangle 14K white gold round brilliant cut diamond flex bangle 9K yellow gold round brilliant cut diamond hinged bangle 18K white gold round brilliant cut diamond hinged bangle 18K yellow gold round brilliant cut diamond hinged bangle 24 18K white gold grain set round brilliant cut diamond earrings 18K white gold baguette and round brilliant cut diamond earrings
3
18K yellow gold grain set round brilliant cut diamond earrings
18K yellow gold pave set round brilliant cut diamond earrings 18K white gold pave set round brilliant cut diamond earrings 26 18K white gold tear drop pendant set round brilliant cut and baguette cut 18Kdiamondswhite gold circle swirl pendant grain set with round brilliant cut diamonds 40
Platinum and 18K white gold round brilliant cut cluster ring 12 18K white gold round brilliant cut and baguette diamond wide ring 18K white gold round brilliant cut cross over ring 18K white gold round brilliant cut diamond and baguette diamond band 13 18K white and yellow gold trellis style ring 18K white gold and platinum trellis style ring 18K white and yellow gold trellis style ring 14 18K yellow and white gold rectangular fancy cut yellow diamond and baguette cut diamond ring. 18K white gold yellow and white round brilliant cut diamond cluster earrings 18K yellow and white gold cushion cut yellow and round brilliant cut diamond ring 15 18K yellow and platinum oval brilliant cut yellow diamond and round brilliant diamond ring 18K white gold and platinum cushion cut fancy yellow and round brilliant cut diamond ring 16 18K yellow, rose and platinum radiant cut pink diamond, step cut and round brilliant cut diamond cluster 17 18K yellow, rose gold and platinum pink and white round brilliant cut cluster ring 18 18K white gold with rose gold oval brilliant cut, pear cut and pink round brilliant cut diamond ring 19 18K white and rose gold claw set pink and white round brilliant cut diamond double cluster style ring 20 18K white gold and platinum emerald cut, baguette cut and round brilliant pink diamond cluster ring 18K white, rose and platinum oval brilliant cut diamond and pink pear shape diamond ring 21 18K white and platinum pink and white round brilliant cut cluster ring 18K white gold grain set pink and white round brilliant cut diamond band 18K yellow gold grain set pink and white round brilliant cut diamond band
18K white gold pave set round brilliant cut diamond earrings 18K white gold claw set round brilliant cut diamond earrings 25 18K white gold claw set round brilliant cut diamond earrings
18K oval brilliant cut diamond ring Platinum claw set round brilliant cut ring 4 Platinum claw set round brilliant cut and marquise cut diamond ring 5 18K white gold and platinum marquise and heart shaped diamond ring 6 18K white gold round brilliant cut diamond cluster ring Platinum round brilliant cut diamond cluster ring 7 18K white gold 3 emerald cut diamond ring Platinum and 18K white gold ring with emerald and trapezoid cut 8 18K yellow gold and platinum round brilliant cut and tapered baguette ring 18K white gold round brilliant cut and tapered baguette ring 9 18K yellow gold and platinum round brilliant cut diamond ring 18K white gold and platinum round brilliant cut 6 claw sweep 18K yellow gold and platinum round brilliant cut 6 claw sweep 10 18K white gold round brilliant cut pave set wide ring 18K white gold four claw round brilliant cut ring 11 Platinum ring claw set ring with round brilliant cut diamonds
18K white gold ruby and round brilliant cut diamond drop pendant 18k white gold trilliant ruby and round brilliant cut diamond cluster earrings 33 18K white gold sapphire and round brilliant cut cluster ring 18K white gold ruby and round brilliant cut diamond ring 18K white gold sapphire and round brilliant cut diamond ring 18K white gold pear shaped ruby and round brilliant cut diamond pendant 34 18K yellow and white gold ruby and round brilliant cut diamond pendant 18K yellow and white gold ruby and round brilliant cut diamond necklet 18K white gold sapphire and round brilliant cut diamond necklet 18K white gold sapphire and round brilliant cut diamond pendant 35 18K white and yellow gold ruby and trilliant diamond ring 18K white gold and platinum sapphire, half moons and round brilliant cut diamond cluster ring 18K white gold sapphire and emerald cut diamond ring 18K yellow and white gold ruby and kite shaped diamond ring 36 18K white gold morganite and pear shaped brilliant cut diamond pendant 18K white gold pear shaped aquamarine and round brilliant cut diamond earrings 18K white gold kite shape diamond and cushion cut morganite earrings 37 18K white gold aqaumarine and round brilliant cut diamond cluster ring 18K white gold morganite and round brilliant cut diamond cluster ring
18Kearringswhite gold oval shaped green amethyst and round brilliant cut diamonds pendant 42 18K white gold oval cut emerald, heart shaped and round brilliant cut diamond ring 41
27 18K white gold round brilliant cut and baguette cut claw set diamond cluster
18Kpendantwhite gold round brilliant cut and baguette cut claw set diamond cluster 18Kearringswhite gold round brilliant cut and baguette cut claw set diamond earrings 18K white gold round brilliant cut and baguette cut claw set diamond earrings 28 18K white gold 3 cushion cut diamond fluid pendant 18K white gold pear shaped round brilliant cut diamond pendant 18K white gold square shaped round brilliant cut diamond pendant 18K white gold grain set round brilliant cut and princess cut diamond pendant 29 18K yellow and white gold yellow pear shaped and round brilliant cut diamond 18Kpendantyellow and white gold princess cut diamond pendant 30 18K white gold claw set round brilliant cut diamond bracelet 18K white gold claw set round brilliant cut diamond bracelet 18K white gold claw set round brilliant cut diamond bracelet 31 18K white gold grain set round brilliant cut diamond hinged bangle 18K white gold claw set round brilliant cut diamond necklet 32 18k white gold trilliant sapphire and round brilliant cut diamond cluster earrings
38 18K rose gold quatrefoil shape rose quartz and round brilliant cut diamond ring 18K rose gold quatrefoil shape rose quartz and round brilliant cut diamond pendant 18K yellow gold cabochon rose quartz, blue topaz and round brilliant cut diamond 18Kring yellow gold d rose quartz and round brilliant cut diamond earring 18K yellow gold d rose quartz and round brilliant cut diamond pendant 39 18k white gold cabochon blue topaz and round brilliant cut diamond ring 18K white gold cabochon green amethyst and brilliant cut diamond ring 18K white gold cabochon purple amethyst and brilliant cut diamond ring 18K white gold pear shape cabochon cut green amethyst and brilliant cut diamond
18K white gold marquise shaped pendant claw set with round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds
42
Our Workshop: the engine room of Holloway Diamonds
Holloway Diamonds began as Precious Metals in 1976. Garry’s founding vision was to combine a full complement of skills and expertise to provide our clients with an exceptional jewellery experience. Our design consultants, gemmologists, master jewellers, and valuers all work together to provide this specialised service. Today more than half of the jewellery we make is custom designed and crafted to our clients wishes; an amazing testament to his original concept. Over the decades we have maintained a commitment to provide exceptional service through education and adaptation, utilising the combined knowledge and skills of old and new. Today we combine age old bench techniques with CAD (computer aided design). Our in house workshop allows us to repair, remodel or create a piece that is tailored to your individual needs on the premises. Additionally we can remelt all the old gold sitting in drawers and craft a beautiful wearable piece.
Throughout these years we have built and maintain lasting relationships with those who have enjoyed our services, assisting them to create pieces and collections that celebrate the milestones in their lives. Making jewellery as lasting symbols of celebration and love, possible heirlooms to pass on. Our showrooms in Canterbury and Brighton are open from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 4 pm on Saturdays. Expert sales consultants interpret your design ideas and then work closely with our jewellers to manage your project. We source from a large inventory of exceptional diamonds or meet your requirements from local or overseas suppliers. We will make your piece entirely by hand or with the latest computer aided design (CAD also enables a rendered image). Award winning jewellers assist in the design process and work with your consultant to ensure accurate interpretation. Your finished piece will exceed your expectations. If not we guarantee to remake it until you are satisfied.
CANTERBURY 110-114 Canterbury Road Telephone: (03) 9830 5600 Facsimile: (03) 9836 3802 Brighton 54 Church Street Telephone: (03) 9593 1385 Facsimile: (03) 9593 1384 Open: 9.30-5 Mon-Fri 9-4 www.HollowayDiamonds.com.auShop@HollowayDiamonds.com.auSat
