03/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Coloured gemstones are firing up the jewellery industry. ARABELLA RODEN explores the rainbow of opportunities presented by this increasingly popular category.
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08/05/2018
• Stacey Lim
Throughout history, sapphire has always been associated with the colour blue. This still rings true today, with many consumers unaware of the other coloured varieties available. STACEY LIM reports.
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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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16/12/2013
While most people are familiar with the term “birthstone” and its association with a monthly calendar, do you know which one corresponds with each month? And perhaps more importantly, can you answer customer questions about gemstones?
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30/03/2012
Diamonds are the most popular of all gemstones, desired for their beauty, their unusual attributes and the myths and legends attached to them. It goes without saying that well-cut diamonds displaying fire and scintillation are considered by many to be the most beautiful gems.
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07/10/2010
• Katherine Kovacs
Rubies and sapphires should be cut to retain as much weight as possible,
while still aiming to retain brilliance and a pleasant shape. KATHERINE
KOVACS reports.
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04/05/2010
• Katherine Kovacs
The shape of a gemstone variety's rough
will determine its best-possible cut. The emerald has had a cut so regularly
applied to it, that the cut itself was named "emerald cut". KATHERINE
KOVACS reports.
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