<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ksenia Enbom — Journal</title><description>Custom jewellery in 18K gold and diamonds: what it costs, how it is made and how to order it from Australia.</description><link>https://enbom.diamonds/</link><language>en-au</language><item><title>Do lab-grown diamonds hold their value? A guide to resale</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/do-lab-grown-diamonds-hold-value/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/do-lab-grown-diamonds-hold-value/</guid><description>Lab-grown diamonds can be resold, but recovering the retail price is unlikely. Learn what affects an offer and how to avoid overpaying.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are lab-grown diamonds real? What testers and jewellers can tell</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/are-lab-grown-diamonds-real/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/are-lab-grown-diamonds-real/</guid><description>Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. Learn what a tester can show, how a jeweller checks origin, and what an IGI report confirms.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to match a wedding band to an engagement ring in Australia</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/matching-wedding-band-to-engagement-ring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/matching-wedding-band-to-engagement-ring/</guid><description>Choose a wedding band that works with your engagement ring: straight or contoured, flush or with a gap, and matched or contrasting metals.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moissanite vs lab-grown diamond: price, sparkle and which to choose</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/moissanite-vs-lab-grown-diamond/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/moissanite-vs-lab-grown-diamond/</guid><description>Moissanite usually costs less and shows more rainbow fire. Compare it with a lab-grown diamond for appearance, everyday wear and what your quote covers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oval vs round engagement ring: size, sparkle, price and fit</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/oval-vs-round-engagement-ring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/oval-vs-round-engagement-ring/</guid><description>Compare oval and round engagement rings by visible size, sparkle, price and how each shape looks on the hand.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a right-hand ring mean when you buy it for yourself?</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/right-hand-ring-meaning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/right-hand-ring-meaning/</guid><description>A right-hand ring can mean whatever its wearer chooses. Learn how to choose a self-purchased diamond ring for your hand, habits and budget.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toi et moi ring meaning: two stones, one ring, and how to wear it</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/toi-et-moi-ring-meaning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/toi-et-moi-ring-meaning/</guid><description>A toi et moi ring pairs two stones on one band. Learn what it means, where the design came from, and how to wear it with a wedding band.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18ct vs 14ct vs 9ct gold: 750, 585 and 375 for an everyday ring</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/18ct-vs-14ct-gold/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/18ct-vs-14ct-gold/</guid><description>Compare 18ct, 14ct and 9ct gold for purity, colour, wear and price. ENBOM makes 18ct as standard and 14ct on request.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a custom engagement ring take? Usually three to four weeks</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/how-long-does-a-custom-engagement-ring-take/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/how-long-does-a-custom-engagement-ring-take/</guid><description>A custom ring usually reaches you in Australia three to four weeks after you order. Production itself is 21 days from payment to dispatch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does custom jewellery cost? Two real quotes at USD 950 and USD 3,150</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/how-much-does-custom-lab-grown-diamond-jewellery-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/how-much-does-custom-lab-grown-diamond-jewellery-cost/</guid><description>See two real custom jewellery quotes and Australia&apos;s 2026 average engagement ring spend, with the limits of comparing them.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IGI certificate check: match the report number to the stone</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/how-to-check-an-igi-report/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/how-to-check-an-igi-report/</guid><description>Check an IGI report against the stone, recognise the limits of a matching number and save IGI’s PDF when the report page offers it.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Import duty and GST on jewellery in Australia: what you pay above AUD 1,000</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/import-duty-gst-jewellery-australia/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/import-duty-gst-jewellery-australia/</guid><description>Above AUD 1,000, ABF charges 10% GST, customs duty and border fees on imported jewellery; under it, GST is usually charged at checkout instead.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet: a real 2.76-carat order for Australia</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/custom-lab-grown-diamond-pieces-we-made/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/custom-lab-grown-diamond-pieces-we-made/</guid><description>A bezel-set lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet, 2.76 carats in total, made for a client in Australia and quoted at USD 3,150 — plus a pear pendant and studs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IGI or GIA for a lab-grown diamond? IGI still grades colour and clarity</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/igi-or-gia-for-laboratory-grown-diamonds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/igi-or-gia-for-laboratory-grown-diamonds/</guid><description>Since October 2025, GIA sorts lab-grown diamonds into Premium or Standard, while IGI still grades colour and clarity. Which report compares stones.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ordering a custom ring online: six checks before you pay</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/ordering-custom-jewellery-online/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/ordering-custom-jewellery-online/</guid><description>Ordering a custom engagement ring or fine jewellery online from Australia? Check the 3D model, stone report, gold test, payments, delivery risk and warranty.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Custom ring from Pinterest photo: what changes before casting</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/ring-from-a-pinterest-photo/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/ring-from-a-pinterest-photo/</guid><description>A custom ring can start with a Pinterest photo. See what to send, how the design changes for your hand, and what you approve before casting.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1 carat diamond size difference: how 0.5 mm becomes 17% more visible area</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/why-two-1-carat-diamonds-look-different-sizes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/why-two-1-carat-diamonds-look-different-sizes/</guid><description>Two 1-carat rounds can measure 6.0 and 6.5 mm across, giving the wider stone about 17% more visible area.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shenzhen jewellery market: how I choose and check work in Shuibei</title><link>https://enbom.diamonds/journal/shenzhen-shuibei-jewellery-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enbom.diamonds/journal/shenzhen-shuibei-jewellery-market/</guid><description>Shuibei is Shenzhen&apos;s jewellery market in Luohu. Ksenia Enbom explains how she chooses workshops and checks custom pieces for Australia.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>