Australia’s national gemstone is also one of the most complicated to cut. GAA opal experts Anthony Smallwood and John Krook explain why it is an art form in its own right. Read more »

Aspen Leaf is the name of Missie von Lubbe’s new nature-inspired jewellery collection. Read more »

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The Retail Institute will use this year’s New Zealand Jewellery Fair as a platform to launch its landmark Retail Jewellery training programme. Read more »

Thieves made off with $1.1 million of gems on the first day of the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem fair. Read more »

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Third-year TAFE student Audrey Toth is the first gem-setter to win the Women at Work – Making a Difference study award.    Read more »

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Missie von Lubbe launched this Loopy collection at the recent Sydney trade fair. Read more »

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Gem expert Ted Themelis warned jewellers they must be careful not to hide treatments of gemstones or use misleading definitions, in a seminar at the Sydney trade fair. Read more »

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The Magic Pendant is a new range from German jeweller Jorg Heinz. Read more »

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These colourful gemstone-embellished styles are the latest additions to Blue Turtles’ Poetic Pieces collection. Read more »

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These oval Burmese ruby and diamond stud earrings and pendant are part of Integral Design’s new Ruby Anniversary range, shown at the Sydney trade fair. Read more »