Why Friendships Are Important And Win A Friendship Bracelet Ends 08/08

Did you know the 30th of July is World Friendship Day? Since 2011 this has been a day when friendships have been celebrated across the world. Let's have a look at what friendships are really about and how you can win a friendship bracelet with Boutique Of Diamonds. This is an advertorial in conjunction with them, but all words and opinions are my own.

Most of us have several friends but maybe a couple of closer friends that really matter to us, especially as we get older. The friends that we can confide in, are there when you are heartbroken and they know how to be there for someone, even if just to listen. Friends, especially good ones, are invaluable. Friends are all different but ideally, good friends should have these qualities below.


Emotional support

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Good friends can help with emotional support. They are the ones that are there and listen to your moans, your worries and are there for you in a crisis. They are there for you day or night. If you have a partner they also provide emotional support but a friendship bond is one that you can be totally yourself, be vulnerable and just let those tears flow without worrying about the mascara rolling down your face.

Boost your confidence

Good friends boost your confidence. They are kind to you, they care for you, they say nice things to you and you know they care. This in turn boosts your confidence and your happiness. If you have friends around you that don't make you happy, are mean to you and drain you in their company, then ditch them, they are not real friends.

Give constructive criticism


Although they love you and are kind to you they are also good at giving constructive criticism, when you ask for it. They can give you another perspective you maybe hadn’t thought of and their criticism isn't destructive because they want what is best for you. Good friends are effective at giving criticism that is helpful, showing you what you can do to improve your situation.

They can make you laugh


Humour is subjective but often good friends make you laugh. Being with them is a joy and you feel uplifted in their company. I have a good friend like this that just exudes joy and it's fun being around her. I always look forward to meeting up with her because she's a brilliant friend and we get each other’s sense of humour.

Give you a sense of belonging and being needed



Friends can make you feel needed and give you that sense of belonging. They become part of your tribe. Of course, friends are all individual and each friend has different strengths so it's good to have a few different friends around you. Friends that you share interests with, that you go to an exercise class with, friends that you went to school with, friends that you met on Facebook, they don't need to be the closest friends to be part of your tribe.


Sometimes we take good friends for granted so why not make a lunch date with them on the 30th of July to celebrate friendships, or give them a gift of a friendship bracelet like the ones above from Boutique Of Diamonds?


On my blog today you have a chance to win a red string diamond friendship bracelet from Boutique Of Diamonds. Priced at £95, this simple and stylish bracelet is easy to wear and will quickly become a favourite piece of jewellery. Entry is easy via the Rafflecopter app. So go and enter and good luck! Even if you don't win I hope you realise how friendships are valuable so don't take them for granted and go and celebrate how wonderful they are. 

P.S. I can tell you a little secret so you can get prepared too! Boutique of Diamonds is having a Flash Sale on the 19th and 20th of July where you can get a huge discount on their string bracelets. So whether you want to get one for Friendship Day or pre-emptively shop for your Christmas gifts, stay tuned to their Facebook page for the details (and sign up for their email list).





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My giveaway is open to those 18 + living in the UK only.
Winner picked at random via Rafflecopter
Please allow 28 days for delivery
No automated entries
One entry per person
Giveaway ends midnight on 08/08/2021

Good Luck!

187 comments

  1. I love the Halo Diamond ring.

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  2. 0.83 Carat Diamond Halo Stud Earrings are so beautiful

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  3. I like the Lilac string bracelet with 0.01ct diamond (white gold lock)

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  4. I love the Black String Bracelet with 0.02ct Diamond Set in Yellow Gold.

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  5. I love the Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings

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  6. I love the Black String Bracelet with 0.02ct Diamond Set in Yellow Gold.

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  7. My favourite item is pink sappire ring

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  8. Love the Yellow gold ring with 0,5Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  9. I love the Yellow gold necklace with Diamond - it's so simple but so very effective

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  10. 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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  11. Sarah-Dawn Pope14 July 2021 at 15:41

    I love the white gold ring with 0,33Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  12. 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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  13. loving the emerald and white earrings

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  14. I like the White gold diamond necklace with a letter

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  15. Yellow gold necklace with Diamond

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  16. I love the combination of string and diamonds. The Red String Bracelet with 0.045ct Diamond and White Gold lock is my favourite piece.

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  17. I love the black string bracelet with the diamond set in white gold. I love anything delicate.

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  18. Elizabeth Hinds14 July 2021 at 16:44

    I love the Halo Diamond Ring 😊

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  19. I love the Pink Sapphire ring. Stunning!

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  20. Love the diamond Cross necklace

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  21. Love the diamond Cross necklace

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  22. Margaret Clarkson
    Halo Diamond Ring

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  23. Yellow gold ring with 0,5Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  24. he black string bracelet with diamond

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  25. The tennis bracelets are stunning

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  26. The White gold ring with 0,32Ct Diamonds

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  27. I love the simple Mini Stud Diamond Earrings, could wear them to most places.

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  28. I like the white gold earrings with colourful sapphires

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  30. Yellow gold ring with 0,5Ct Colourful Sapphires. Gorgeous.

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  31. I like these colourful hoops. :-)

    https://boutiqueofdiamonds.co.uk/product/white-gold-earrings-with-colourful-sapphires/

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  32. I love Black String Bracelet 0.02ct Diamond Set in White Gold

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  33. https://boutiqueofdiamonds.co.uk/product/paraiba-tourmaline-diamond-ring/

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  34. The Emerald and white gold earrings

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  35. love the Halo Diamond ring.

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  36. Fiona Johnstone14 July 2021 at 21:16

    The idea of owning a diamond tennis bracelet has always appealed to me. The 8.97 Carat Diamond
    Line Bracelet is so beautiful. I'll need to win the lottery though. It costs £7,500.

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  37. The Halo Diamond Ring is lush.

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  38. Who would not love the Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring? It's stunning.

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  39. My favourite is the Black String Bracelet with 0.02ct Diamond Set in Yellow Gold

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  40. I love the Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings

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  41. Love the White gold ring with 0,32Ct Diamonds. - so subtle and lovely

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  42. My favourite item is the Pink Sapphire Ring.

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  43. Oh I love the Yellow gold ring with 0,5Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  44. Red String Bracelet with White Gold Diamond Clover Charm

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  45. I like the Halo Diamond Ring

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  46. i love the 8.97 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet !

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  47. White gold earrings with colourful sapphires look lovely

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  48. Red String Bracelet with 0.05ct Diamond Set in White Gold Star is lovely

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  49. I’ve always admired the Soli Diamond Ring. Maybe one day I’ll get a surprise. 🤞🏻❤️

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  50. Halo Diamond Ring

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  51. I love the red string bracelet with 0.06 carat diamond set in white gold

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  52. Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings

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  53. Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings

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  54. I like the Diamond Halo Stud Earrings

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  55. Red String with 0.05ct diamond white gold star

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  56. i like the white gold earrings with colourful sapphires

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  57. Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings, yes please, just stunning.

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  58. I absolutely love the Pink Sapphire Ring.

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  59. I love the black string diamond bracelet with yellow gold

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  60. I love the Pink Sapphire ring

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  61. I love the 4.95 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet

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  62. So much gorgeous stuff, but I absolutely love the White gold ring with 0,33Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  63. Nadia Josephine15 July 2021 at 23:18

    I love the yellow gold ring with colourful sapphires it reminds me of something my grandma used to have!

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  64. Red String Bracelet with 0,05ct Diamond Set in Yellow Gold

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  65. The 8 ct tennis bracelets are lovely for the missus

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  66. I like the Diamond Halo Stud Earrings. They are gorgeous

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  67. The diamond eternity ring

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  68. The white gold earrings with colourful sapphire are lovely x

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  69. Sandra Chambers17 July 2021 at 11:44

    The colourful sapphire ring

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  70. The Red String Bracelet with 0,6ct Diamonds Set in White Gold

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  71. White gold earrings with colourful sapphires are so pretty x

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  72. The Halo Diamond ring is beautiful.

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  73. Emma Gallagher17 July 2021 at 21:02

    The Halo diamond ring is beautiful.

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  74. I love the yellow gold necklace with Diamond

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  75. I love the Lilac string bracelet with 0.115ct diamond in white gold

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  76. 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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  77. My favourite item is the 4 carat tennis bracelet.

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  78. Love the White gold necklace with Diamond Cross pendant.

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  79. My favourite is the Skinny eternity ring with 0,09Ct Diamonds (yellow gold)

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  80. For me, it's the Blue string bracelet with 0.05ct diamond (white gold).

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  81. I know I'd get a lot of wear out of the White gold earrings with colourful sapphires.

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  82. I love the Black String Bracelet 0.06ct Diamond Set in White Gold - simple, classy, and pretty.

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  83. Christina Palmer18 July 2021 at 16:37

    White gold earrings with colourful sapphires

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  84. Red String Bracelet with 0.045ct Diamond and White Gold lock

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  85. I love the Pink Sapphire ring, it's stunning! Would be such a talking point.

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  86. I love the White gold earrings with colourful sapphires

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  87. I love the tennis bracelet:)

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  88. The Yellow gold ring with 0,46Ct Colourful Sapphires is my favourite

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  89. I like the Lilac string bracelet

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  90. I love the White gold necklace with Diamond Cross pendant

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  91. I love the White gold ring with 0,33Ct Colourful Sapphires. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  92. I honestly love the string friendship bracelets. I'm a big fan of the simple and not over the top. Love the lilac string colour

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  93. i love the pink sapphire ring. i could never afford it though ha ha

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  94. I'm in love with the Soli Diamond Ring. A beautiful design and a gorgeous big stone! ♥

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  95. I love the red string bracelet with diamond

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  96. I love the red string bracelet with diamond

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  97. Love the stud diamond earrings

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  98. I love the White gold ring with 0,32Ct Diamonds

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  99. I like the White gold earrings with Diamonds

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  100. Love the Skinny eternity ring with 0,09Ct Diamonds (yellow gold).

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  101. White gold ring 0,10Ct Diamonds is simply stunning!

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  102. I love the Halo Diamond ring, but it's a bit out of my price range!

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  103. Love the yellow gold bracelet with baby feet

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  104. I love the Diamond Stud Earrings

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  105. I like the White gold diamond necklace with a letter x

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  106. I love their , White gold ring with 0,33Ct Colourful Sapphires x

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  107. They have so many beautiful items, it's such a difficult choice. I really like their red sting bracelet with white gold clover charm. It would be super lucky to have I'm sure.

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  108. The white gold earrings with colourful sapphires are very pretty 😍

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  109. Great comp many thanks, I love Soli Diamond Ring

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  110. Love the tennis brackets! (A girl can dream!)

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  111. The 8ct tennis bracelet is fantastic!

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  112. Red String Bracelet with 0.05ct Diamond Set in White Gold Star is just perfect.

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  113. has to be the Yellow gold bracelet with Baby feet & Diamond

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  114. The Red String Bracelet with 0,6ct Diamonds Set in White Gold is speaking to me.

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  115. The Halo diamond ring is gorgeous

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  116. The square on red string for me please

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  117. My girlfriend likes the Yellow gold necklace with Diamond

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  118. I love the Red String Bracelet with 0.02ct Diamond Set in White Gold

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  119. The emerald and white gold earrings, maybe someone will treat me

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  120. I love the Lilac string bracelet with a diamond

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  121. Love the Yellow gold necklace with Diamond

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  122. Hello, my favourite piece they sell is their Rose Gold & Diamond Ring. It is so pretty!

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  123. 4 carot tennis bracelet

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  124. I love the yellow gold necjlace with diamonds

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  125. I love the yellow gold necklace with diamond

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  126. White gold ring with 0,33Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  127. I like the Red String Bracelet with 0,6ct Diamonds Set in White Gold

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  128. The 4 Carat Tennis Bracelet

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  129. Black String Bracelet with 0.02ct Diamond Set in Yellow Gold

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  130. The lilac string bracelet with diamond is lovely.

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  131. I love the yellow gold diamond earrings!

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  132. I love the diamond stud earrings

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  133. The yellow gold earrings with diamonds.

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  134. 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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  135. I love the 8.97 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet Tennis bracelet! What a stunning piece. 😲👌

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  136. I love the Yellow gold earrings with diamonds xx

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  137. I love the diamond stud earrings, perfect for my wedding

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  138. https://boutiqueofdiamonds.co.uk/product/black-string-bracelet-with-diamond-white-gold/

    This is myfavourite so pretty and subtle

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  139. The white gold diamond stud earrings

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  140. The white gold diamond stud earrings

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  141. I love the Diamond Cross Necklace!

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  142. I love the Diamond Cross Necklace!

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  143. Red String Bracelet with White Gold Diamond Clover Charm

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  144. I like the Yellow gold earrings with diamonds

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  145. I love the Red String Bracelet with 0.06ct Diamond set in White Gold

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  146. I love the red string bracelet with the 0.02ct diamond set in white gold. I adore red and love white gold with the red. Its understated and stunning quality. I would wear frequently to remember the lovely friends I have in my life. x

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  147. Victoria Polson7 August 2021 at 08:25

    I love the Black String Bracelet with 0.02ct Diamond Set in Yellow Gold. It's a simple classic and goes with any outfit.

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  148. The 4 carat tennis bracelet

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  149. The halo diamond ring is beautiful

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  150. I love the Yellow gold ring with 0,5Ct Colourful Sapphires

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  151. I absolutely love the white gold small hoop earrings with Diamonds - so pretty!

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  152. So much choice. I really love the white gold bracelet with diamond

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  153. The halo diamond ring I love

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  154. Love the yellow gold ring 💍

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  155. my favourite is the white gold star

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  156. I like the Red string Diamond bracelet with Baby feet because it reminds me of meeting with Kelly and seeing her baby Skye. I miss her. She's stuck in a perinatal ward indefinately and that's the 5th time she's been in a psychiatric ward for an indefinite amount of time. She shouldn't be there.

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  157. The Halo Diamond Ring is my favorite.

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  158. My favourite item is the diamond cross necklace

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  159. I love the red string bracelet with the gold clover diamond

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  160. I've had a look on the site and Most are way out of my league. I always have had expensive tastes. So I would go for the Red String Bracelet with Diamond Clover Charm.

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  161. I love the diamond tennis bracelets

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  162. Fantastic 😊

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  163. The pink sapphire ring is beautiful

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  164. The yellow gold earrings with diamonds

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  165. love the 4ct Tennis Bracelet. Well I can dream!

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  166. My favurite is the Yellow gold ring with Colourful Sapphires, but it is tough as the Rose Gold ring with diamonds is also lovely and comes a close second :0)

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  167. Love the Yellow gold ring with 0,5Ct Colourful Sapphires - simply beautiful

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  168. I love their Skinny eternity ring in white gold. Very elegant.

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  169. I really like the 4.95 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet. Expensive tastes!

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  170. love the pink sappire ring

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  171. 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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  172. I love the Red String Bracelet with White Gold Diamond Clover Charm

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  173. 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet is lovely

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  174. I really like the White gold necklace with Diamond Cross pendant.

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  175. I really like the 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet

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  176. The yellow gold earrings with diamonds. My fiancée would love these.

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  177. I love the Halo Diamond ring

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