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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 a 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 »

The portrait of Geoffrey Arthur Tombs which appeared on the cover of The Australian Gemmologist in 2003.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Geoffrey Arthur Tombs

03/12/2024 • Linda Ozmen

As Jeweller’s ‘Gemmologists who changed the game’ series returns its attention to individual accomplishments, it’s appropriate to reflect on the contribution of Geoffrey Arthur Tombs AM. 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 »

<b>Thomas Hodge-Smith: 1894 - 1945.</b> Hodge Smith was a pioneering figure in the fields of mineralogy, gemmology and the earth sciences. | Source: Virtual War Memorial Australia and Krantz

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Thomas Hodge-Smith

01/10/2024 • Teaghan Hall

Thomas Hodge-Smith was a pioneering figure in the fields of mineralogy, gemmology and the earth sciences in Australia. Read more »

<b>Andrew Cody: 1951 - 2022.</b> With a deep passion for Australian opal, Andrew Cody dedicated most of his life to promoting and celebrating the national gemstone.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Andrew Cody

12/09/2024 • Teaghan Hall

Andrew Cody was a formidable figure in the gemstone industry. His contributions significantly progressed the Australian opal industry. Read more »

William H (Bill) Hicks was a formidable driving force behind the publication and success of The Australian Gemmologist.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Bill Hicks

07/08/2024 • Teaghan Hall

William H (Bill) Hicks was a formidable driving force behind the publication and success of The Australian Gemmologist. Read more »

Grahame Brown was a distinguished gemmologist whose contributions and legacy to the world of gemmology cannot be overstated.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Grahame Brown

05/07/2024 • Teaghan Hall

Grahame Brown was a distinguished gemmologist whose contributions and legacy to the world of gemmology cannot be overstated. Brown was a practising dentist until his passing, and alongside this profession, he achieved so much in the field of gemmology. Read more »

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Corinne Sutherland

12/06/2024 • Teaghan Hall

Corinne Sutherland's passion and dedication to gemmology helped shape many educational pathways from which the industry benefits today. Read more »

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Sylvia Whincup numbers a crystal topaz from the National Museum of Victoria in Melbourne. | Source: National Archives

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Sylvia Whincup

07/05/2024 • Teaghan Hall

In the latest addition to Jeweller’s ‘Gemmologists who changed the game’ series, it’s time to shine a light on the contributions of Sylvia Whincup. Read more »

Influential Australian gemmologists: Corinne Sutherland, Geoff Tombs and Grant Hamid in 1980.

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Serving an industry amid constantly evolution

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. Read more »

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Donald B. Hoover

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. Read more »

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Jack Stanley Taylor

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. Read more »

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Richard T. Liddicoat became editor-in-chief of Gems & Gemology in 1952, a role he served for more than 50 years. | Source: GIA Alumni Collective

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Richard T. Liddicoat Jr.

05/10/2023 • Mikaelah Egan

In the latest instalment of the ‘game-changing gemmologists’ series, we introduce a figure of such influence that he likely requires little introduction - Richard T. Liddicoat Jr. Read more »

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