Windfall Journal

When it comes to buying an ethical engagement ring there is a lot of noise out there. So we thought we’d create our own guide to help answer the questions we get most when helping couples find their dream ethical engagement ring. It’s important to consider the ethics behind each step in an engagement ring’s creation, from diamond production and diamond cutting to responsibly sourced metals – we understand you want peace of mind knowing each element had as little impact on the environment and the workers as possible, so you can focus on the love you’re celebrating.    What...

We survived 8 weeks of Stage 4 Lockdown Restrictions. Now we are BACK baby.

Here we are reeling with excitement over the MOST EPIC JULY SALE EVER!!! With record breaking items on the site, record breaking sales coming through and items selling out in MINUTES. What a ride, and what a high. We are SO honoured to have such a huge turn out for this event.  So we are still riding this wave of high emotions and BAM!! Lockdown 2.0 hits us. Stage 4 restrictions. Something that has never been done before across Australia. What does Stage 4 look like?? For those of you outside of Melbourne....It means RETAIL SHUTS, WORK STOPS, NO ONE LEAVES...

   Gemstones come in and out of fashion. Sometimes pastel is in – like Lavender Moonstone, sometimes green – like Peridot Stone. They can feel like a time portal to another time, another dimension. They reawaken memories and may be considered a precious thing from another era that holds a special place in your heart.  One particularly popular gemstone – and understandably so – is the sapphire. Sapphire comes from the Greek word which unsurprisingly means blue, like the colour of the gemstone itself.  Many ornamental jewellery pieces made in the past included sapphire stones as they represent purity, integrity, honesty and wealth...

Diamonds have long held their position as one of the world’s most precious gemstones. They have long been the go-to stone for wedding bands, engagement rings, and high-quality jewellery and commodities. Consumers and jewellery shoppers are becoming more and more interested – no, demanding about knowing the origins of their products, and the production of ethical diamonds is on the rise.  Nowadays, ethically sourced diamonds and alternatives – including recycled and lab-created diamonds– are more popular than ever amongst newlyweds and jewellers alike. What are ethically sourced diamonds? To categorise an ethically sourced diamond, it must be mined through fair...

How to measure the size of your ring finger There’s no argument that online shopping has opened up a world of opportunities for jewellery lovers and makers. We can compare, customise and purchase all within a few clicks – the entire process is streamlined for our enjoyment. But, we often see that our customers can be caught off guard when asked to enter their ring size, which can leave your online shopping at a dead end.This goes for both custom ring designs, and ready-made jewellery – before you add to cart, you’ve got to be able to fill in your...