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Gemstones
Gemmologists who changed the game: Jack Stanley Taylor

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 »
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

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

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 »
By the time of his death, Eduard Josef Gübelin was recognised as perhaps the most important and influential gemmologist of the 20th century. He helped establish gemmology as a science and gave the industry one of its most important weapons against imitations and counterfeits. | Source: Gubelin

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Gemmologists who changed the game: Eduard Josef Gubelin

In the previous issue of Jeweller, we covered the life and times of mineralogist George Kunz. Approximately 20 years before the death of Kunz, Eduard Josef Gübelin was born in eastern Switzerland in 1913. Read more »
Kunz was born in Manhattan, New York City, USA, and began an interest in minerals at a very young age. By his teens, he had amassed a collection of over four thousand items, which he sold for four hundred dollars to the University of Minnesota. | Source: Wikipedia

Gemstones
Game-changing gemmologists: George Frederick Kunz

In the previous issue of Jeweller, we discussed the legacy of René-Just Haüy, the father of modern crystallography. Read more »
"All minerals which belong to the same species have an invariable form, in which the faces lie in the direction of the natural fracture surfaces corresponding to the mechanical division of the crystals." | Source: IUCr

Gemstones
Game-changing Gemmologists: René-Just Haüy

After the completion of the well-received Tools of the Trade series, it seems only fitting that Jeweller should next delve into the men and women who have sharpened the modern world of gemmology. Read more »

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Tools of the Trade: Part III

In the opening two parts of the Tools of the Trade series, we covered some of the important instruments used by gemmologists in the examination of gemstones. Read more »
“George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham,” 1626, by Dutch painterMichiel Jansz van Miereveld (1567-1641), | Source: Art Gallery of South Australia

Feature Stories
Pearls are a man’s best friend

Driven by some of the world’s most recognisable names and faces, a new wave of  enthusiasm by men for pearl jewellery has arrived. SAMUEL ORD explains why it should come as no surprise that men are increasingly attracted to pearls. Read more »

Gemstones
Tools of the trade: Part 1

Like many scientific practices, gemmology relies on the use of various specialty instruments to measure and assess properties of gemstones. Read more »
For every 500 or more pink diamonds unearthed, only one would emerge as violet. And of all the violets discovered, less than five per cent are considered fully-saturated violets, and classified as BL3, the deepest violet classification.

Diamonds
All about Argyle Violet Diamonds: One of Earth’s rarest gifts

Rarest of rare, Argyle violet diamonds stand out from the rest of Argyle's colour diamonds, including the highly coveted pink diamond. But just what is it that makes it one of Earth’s most beautiful gifts? Explore everything there is to know about the Argyle violet. Read more »
Above: Piaget; Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry; Dior Below: Selim Mouzannar; Sunita Nahata

Gemstones
Garnets Part I: Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartine

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. Read more »
Above: Hemmerle; Andreoli; Glenn Spiro Below: Chanel; Moiseikin

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Garnets Part II: Grossular, Andradite, Uvarovite

Compared with the well-known reddish browns and purplish red garnet varieties of pyrope, almandine, and spessartine, the second solid solution series producing gem quality garnets generally goes under the radar of your average jewellery customers. Read more »
The Fortune Pink is an 18.18-carat pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond that is expected to sell for US$35 million at Christie’s in November. Image: Christie's

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Fortune Star expected to shine at upcoming auction

A remarkably rare giant pink diamond is set to be auctioned in Geneva in November, commanding a hefty presale estimate of $US35 million ($AU54 million). Read more »
Above: Moussaieff; David Morris; Clogau Below: Kendra Scott; Amanya

Gemstones
Pearls Part V: Examining the Exotics

To the average consumer, or even the average jewellery sales assistant, pearls are often known to be gloriously lustrous, covered in glittering nacre, as close to white as possible, and aiming to be perfectly round. Read more »
Inset jewellery: Boucheron, Sapphires: Sapphire Dreams

Gemstones
The Gem Quarter: The distinctively elegant gemstones of Australia

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. Read more »
Image source: Anabela Chan

Diamonds
The Perfect Storm: Lab-created diamond jewellery report

With the crisis in Ukraine causing significant issues to the international supply of natural diamonds, the door has been opened for lab-grown diamonds to capture a larger share of the market. SAMUEL ORD investigates the circumstances leading to this opportunity and speaks with retailers about consumer preferences. Read more »

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