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.
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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.
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11/09/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
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.
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10/08/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
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11/07/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
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.
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15/05/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
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.
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03/04/2023
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.
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13/03/2023
• Mikaelah Egan
Like many scientific practices, gemmology relies on the use of various specialty instruments to measure and assess properties of gemstones.
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27/10/2022
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.
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11/10/2022
• Mikaelah Egan
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.
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11/10/2022
• Mikaelah Egan
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.
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03/10/2022
• Samuel Ord
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).
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16/08/2022
• Mikaelah Egan
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.
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05/07/2022
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.
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29/06/2022
• Samuel Ord
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.
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