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Australia: Get excited about the future of diamonds

27/11/2025 • Jacinta Mainstone

Western Australia’s Argyle Mine is synonymous with Australian diamonds. Arguably, this is for good reason. Read more »

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South Sea Pearl Farms: Eco-tourism has become an integral part of the marketing strategy, offering visitors a glimpse into the captivating world of pearl cultivation.

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Australia: The Story of Local Pearling

16/10/2025 • Kathryn Wyatt

Pearling has a long and fascinating history in Australia. In the late 19th century, pearl luggers traversed the waters around Broome in search of Pinctada maxima, the large oyster prized not for its pearls but for its lustrous mother-of-pearl shell. Read more »

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Australian precious opal symbolises the colourful spirit and story of Australia, including – to quote the national anthem – its "beauty rich and rare". To wear it is to wear not just a symbol of Australia, but a piece of this ancient and beautiful land.

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Australia: Opal's National Significance & Global Appeal

10/09/2025 • Natalie Hambly

More than a striking gemstone, Australian opal holds a unique place in the nation's identity. Read more »

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Important gemstones around the world: Australia

13/08/2025 • Teaghan Hall

Australia’s ancient landscape hosts rock formations dating back billions of years, making it an important location for geological research. Australia is home to hundreds of varieties of gemstones; however, a few gemstones have become a unique part of the country's history. Read more »

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Unveiling the fire within: A gemstone industry at a crossroads

16/07/2025 • Damien Cody

Hidden behind clouds of economic uncertainty, bureaucratic red tape, and workforce challenges, there’s a bright future on the horizon for the Australian opal industry. DAMIEN CODY provides a framework for reaching the maximum potential of opal. Read more »

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Brazil: The taming of Tourmaline

09/07/2025 • Natalie Hambly

Tourmaline - this ever-growing and complex group of gemstones fascinates and frustrates us in equal measure. Read more »

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Topaz is most recognised now for its vibrant shades of blue; however, this wasn’t always the case.

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Brazil: The many faces of Topaz

13/06/2025 • Natalie Hambly

Topaz is most recognised now for its vibrant shades of blue; however, this wasn’t always the case. Read more »

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We all want something no one else has – it’s human nature. With younger consumers increasingly prioritising individuality and personalisation when purchasing jewellery products, it should be no surprise that colour gemstone jewellery sits firmly in the spotlight. | Source: Jacquie Aiche

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Colour Gemstone Jewellery: Discover the point-of-difference

22/05/2025

Today's consumers are searching for jewellery that is personalised, unique, and meaningful and they're finding it with exceptional emeralds, radiant rubies, and spectacular sapphires. Read more »

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While not as famous as emerald, aquamarine has a few qualities that secure its place as one of the world’s most precious gemstones, namely, size and clarity.

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Brazil: The unrivalled beauty of Aquamarine

06/05/2025 • Natalie Hambly

Aquamarine has been mesmerising people for centuries; however, when it comes to the throne of sea-blue gemstones, there are many challengers. Read more »

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Brazil is home to more than a hundred different varieties of gemstones and plays a significant role in the jewellery trade.

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Brazil: The rise of emeralds

09/04/2025 • Natalie Hambly

Brazil has become one of the world’s top three most important sources of emeralds, alongside Colombia and Zambia. Read more »

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Brazil is home to more than a hundred different varieties of gemstones and plays a signi?cant role in the jewellery trade.

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Important gemstones around the world: Brazil

25/03/2025 • Teaghan Hall

In the world of gemmology, the South American country of Brazil plays host to a variety of precious gemstones. Read more »

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<b>Dr. William (Bill) Hanneman (1928-2021).</b> Well-known for his many contributions to gemmology, he is pictured here at left with friend and fellow gemmologist Alan Hodgkinson.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Dr. William (Bill) Hanneman

20/02/2025 • Teaghan Hall

Dr. William (Bill) Hanneman (1928-2021), known by many as Dr. Bill, was a monumental and inventive figure in the world of gemmology. Read more »

Campbell Bridges: 1938 - 2009. A celebrated geologist and gemmologist, Bridges made groundbreaking discoveries of tsavorite and tanzanite, significantly impacting the gemmology field.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Campbell Bridges

06/11/2024 • Teaghan Hall

Campbell Bridges was a world-renowned geologist, gemmologist, gemstone dealer, and prospector who made a tremendous impact on the world of gemmology. Read more »