AWARD SPONSORED BY GAA - The Gemological Association of Australia is the Australia’s premier educator in diamond and gemstone identification and grading. The GAA provides specialty courses for the jewellery industry and general public. Founded in 1945, it is a not-for-profit body providing teaching centres and courses in every state. You will find a course to suit your needs from an online 1-2 hour course to a two-year part-time diploma course.  The GAA is passionately educating the industry and consumers about gemstones.
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AWARD SPONSORED BY NATIONWIDE JEWELLERS - As the largest jewellery group in Australasia, representing more than 500 independent jewellery stores, Nationwide members enjoy a comprehensive range of marketing, merchandise and cost saving benefits, many of which are totally free. Even though jewellery stores in the Nationwide group don’t pay any fees or charges, they receive excellent discounts and rebates. Read more »

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AWARD SPONSORED BY PANDORA - Pandora designs, manufactures and markets high-quality jewellery products, providing women across the world with a universe of beautiful jewellery options at affordable prices. Propelled by a concept that allows women to combine 14-carat gold and solid sterling silver jewellery pieces to suit their personal style, the PANDORA brand has grown to be well known and loved. Read more »

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The path down Myanmar’s infamous Mogok Stone Tract is perilous but the promise of riches continues to attract intrepid gemstone explorers. E. Billie Hughes visits the ruby capital. Read more »

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