08/03/2024
• Kathryn Wyatt
Over the past six issues of Jeweller magazine, we’ve taken a closer look at the many gemmologists who have transformed the industry over the years.
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14/02/2024
• Kathryn Wyatt
Dr. Donald B. Hoover was a distinguished figure in the field of gemmology. He was born on June 17, 1930, and passed away on January 22, 2023, at the age of 92.
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14/11/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
The latest addition to this series of gemmologists who left their mark on the world of gemstones and jewellery is a man who likely contributed to the education of many readers of Jeweller.
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13/03/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
Like many scientific practices, gemmology relies on the use of various specialty instruments to measure and assess properties of gemstones.
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11/10/2022
• Mikaelah Egan
Historically, garnets have played a significant role in the world of gems. They have adorned the necks of high society ranging from Egyptian pharaohs to Victorian-era royalty and beyond.
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05/07/2022
Australia is home to some of the world’s oldest minerals and rocks, many of which are some of the most sought-after gemstones by enthusiasts and collectors from every corner of the globe.
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13/12/2021
• Richard Chiu
A 310-kilogram natural blue sapphire has been placed on display in Sri Lanka in what could be the largest piece discovered to date, with an estimated value of more than $100 million.
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19/11/2021
Jeweller explores the captivating hues of orange and yellow gemstones, from the rich gold of topaz to mandarin garnet, fresh citrine, and smouldering fire opal.
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02/09/2021
Jeweller discovers the chemical and structural causes of colour in captivating natural blue and green gemstones, from Ceylon sapphires to imperial jade.
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10/08/2021
• Justin K Prim
Justin K Prim explores the fascinating variety of coloured gemstone cuts and how each one enhances the rough crystal to its full potential.
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19/04/2021
Jeweller explores the vivid spectrum of red, pink and purple gemstones, from chemical quirks and crystal lattice deviations to exotic origins and mystical tales.
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10/02/2021
• Sir-Faraz Farooq Hashmi
Sir-Faraz ‘Farooq’ Hashmi explores how cultural and geographic differences shape the journey of colour gemstone rough from the distant corners of Earth to the jeweller’s bench.
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09/04/2020
• Susan Hartwig
Synthetic moissanite is marketed by the jewellery industry as an affordable diamond alternative. Named after Nobel Prize winner and French chemist Henri Moissan, moissanite in its natural form is a rare mineral, silicon carbide.
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06/02/2020
• Susan Hartwig
The beauty of gemstones resides in the optical properties associated with light, be it light reflected within the body of the gem or from the gem’s surface.
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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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