Bolton Gems shines with chocolate joy. Read more »

A blue diamond that was reportedly once owned by Marie Antoinette, among other royalty, is being auctioned for the first time in history. Read more »

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Desire for ruby today is as great as ever. With fluctuating quality and supply, and a high demand for stones over one carat, this blazing beauty can demand the highest price per carat of any coloured gemstone. Read more »

Traditional stores hold an advantage over online marketplaces that retailers must learn to leverage if they are to remain competitive. FRANCESCA NICASIO discusses how to attract and retain customers through amazing in-store experiences. Read more »

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In Australia, coloured gemstones often play second fiddle to diamonds, and outside the big three – ruby, sapphire and emerald – the knowledge of the general population is lacking. This is a problem because not only are customers missing out on an array of wonderful gemstones, retailers are missing many opportunities to make sales. Read more »

DIAMOND BOUTIQUE's unique one-off jewellery collections, wall of certificates and awards are a hot topic of conversation and the high quality ‘homey’ feeling keep the shoppers coming back. Read more »

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