28/06/2016
• Ian Dun
Jewellers are often required to repair pieces that are essentially of unknown quality, making a thorough investigation and plan prior to commencement of work paramount. IAN DUN reports.
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29/07/2016
• Ian Dun
It may seem elementary but knowledge of correct gemstone treatment is essential for new retail staff. IAN DUN discusses types of gemstone damage and how to avoid them.
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21/08/2016
• Kathryn Wyatt
Through the ages, gemmology and jewellery have both been heavily impacted by global societal trends. KATHRYN WYATT looks back at the defining Art Deco movement.
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27/09/2016
• Kathryn Wyatt
Art Deco remains a popular style not just for engagement rings but also for other jewellery items. KATHRYN WYATT expands on her previous column by delving deeper into the Art Deco movement.
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09/12/2016
• Kathryn Wyatt
Art Nouveau dominated jewellery design for only two or three decades up to World War 1 yet left a memorable legacy not only in the pieces that remain but also in the design and manufacture techniques it inspired. KATHRYN WYATT reports.
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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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14/03/2017
• June Mackenzie
Inclusions are an integral part of identifying any range of treatments that can be applied to gemstones to boost value. JUNE MACKENZIE reports.
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31/03/2017
• June Mackenzie
Understanding emerald inclusions is a vital part of the sales process. JUNE MACKENZIE reports.
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28/04/2017
• June Mackenzie
Compared to other gemstones, tanzanite is young. JUNE MACKENZIE discusses this popular gemstone that Tiffany & Co brought to market in the 1960s.
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26/05/2017
• June Mackenzie
Always colourful, always durable; tourmaline is a jewellery-industry favourite. JUNE MACKENZIE reports.
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09/06/2017
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced a program that allows retailers to track the origin of select polished diamonds, potentially providing a unique selling opportunity and improved consumer confidence.
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23/06/2017
• Stacey Lim
The quality of colour can be dissected into vibrancy, evenness, pattern and, in some cases, uniqueness; however, what on earth causes it? This series is dedicated to exploring the different causes of colour in gemstone minerals. STACEY LIM reports.
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