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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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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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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23/11/2017
• Victor Tuzlukov
The commercial realities of gem-cutting means there is little emphasis placed on high-quality gemstone faceting. VICTOR TUZLUKOV discusses why this is detrimental to the industry and its future.
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27/07/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
In a difficult climate, coloured gemstones are offering jewellers an opportunity to stand out. EMILY MOBBS investigates current market trends for this colourful sector.
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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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27/04/2012
Throughout history, quartz has been recognised as the chameleon of gemstones, substituting for an incredibly diverse range of more expensive gemstones from diamond to jade; however, in recent times, the incredible variety of quartz is being appreciated for its own sake.
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