16/08/2018
• Elzbieta Sontag
Is it possible for amber to fascinate us even more than it already does with its warmth, magic, unique range of hues and natural patterns? The short answer is “yes” according to ELZBIETA SONTAG.
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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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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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04/05/2010
• Katherine Kovacs
A cameo is defined as a gemstone that has
been carved in relief with a picture of a scene, figure or face. One of the
most widely-used is a portrait of a face in profile. KATHERINE KOVACS reports.
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15/09/2009
Tanzanite is actually a coloured form of the mineral, zoisite and ranges in colour from an aqua to a deep, royal blue.
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12/09/2009
Peridot is a gem-quality form of the mineral olivine, a name given to a mineral series with the two end members being iron-rich fayalite and magnesium-rich forsterite.
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12/09/2009
Jet is an organic gemstone consisting mainly of carbon that is often considered a variety of coal. While the gem is mostly black or dark brown in colour, some specimens with pyrite inclusions can exhibit a metallic lustre. Hues can vary but ultimately jet is known for its midnight black appearance - hence the expression “jet black”.
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