01/05/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced a testing device that is capable of separating natural diamonds from suspected synthetics regardless of whether the stone is loose or set in jewellery.
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15/02/2017
• June Mackenzie
Inclusions are a gemmologist’s best friend. Why? Well, inclusions can determine whether a gemstone is natural, natural but treated for enhancement purposes, synthetic or man-made. JUNE MACKENZIE reports.
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16/06/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
The director of EGL USA, a laboratory that was affected by the European Gemological Laboratories over-grading controversy, is offering a new gemmological grading service to the international market.
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12/05/2015
• Stephanie Chan • Staff Journalist
An internationally renowned gemmologist will visit Australia later this month to tour the nation’s gem fields and present his latest series of gemmology videos.
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12/08/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The schedule for educational activities set to take place during the Sydney jewellery fair has been released, and it appears visitors will be given many opportunities to gain valuable business advice.
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20/06/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Are your customers becoming disenchanted with everyday gemstones and asking for something a little different? Gem-cutter Doug Menadue believes bespoke gemstones can provide jewellers with a competitive edge.
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02/05/2013
There have been more developments in gemstone treatments in the past 15
years than in the previous 50, and many of these concern sapphires and
rubies.
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21/02/2013
Lead glass-filled rubies, currently available in large numbers in
Australia, are causing serious issues for jewellers, suppliers and
retailers alike.
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24/01/2013
The diamond market, as any retailer will tell you, is tough. There’s competition from not only fellow “bricks and mortar” businesses but also virtual stores on the internet. Some jewellery retailers are finding that one way to boost their overall profitability is to look at increasing their coloured gemstone sales. Coloured gems offer retailers a greater margin for a number of reasons.
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02/03/2012
So much of gemmology is about correct terminology. In this on-going series, Jeweller talks terms.
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30/01/2012
• Aaron Weinman
The “world’s largest cut emerald” failed to find a bidder after its owner was charged with fraud and doubts were raised over the gem’s authenticity.
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24/01/2012
• Aaron Weinman
The “world’s largest cut emerald” is to be auctioned this week in Canada but there are doubts about its value.
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08/11/2011
• Aaron Weinman
A Queensland-based jewellery valuer as won an international award for its website.
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28/09/2011
• Stuart Braun
Diamond prices continue to rise and today's jewellers need to adapt to the price hikes and convince consumers that diamonds are still a meaningful purchase.
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09/08/2011
• Aaron Weinman
With the International Jewellery Fair in Sydney a little over two weeks away most of the plans and activities have been set.
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