11/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The Diamond Producers Association has unveiled its latest advertising campaign ‘The Diamond Journey’, part of the organisation’s overall ‘Real is rare, real is a diamond’ marketing strategy.
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08/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
As its Argyle Tender continues touring the world, mining company Rio Tinto has publicly revealed the ‘Argyle Dreaming’ jewellery set, designed by Australian jeweller John Calleija.
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03/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Coloured gemstones are firing up the jewellery industry. ARABELLA RODEN explores the rainbow of opportunities presented by this increasingly popular category.
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03/10/2019
When it comes to celebrity engagement rings, it appears size does matter. While some marriages have not, or may not last, the rings still bear a lasting imprint on the jewellery world. UPDATED
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02/10/2019
• Susan Hartwig
Long an indicator of wealth and status, deep red garnet was coveted by monarchs and nobles across many ancient cultures. The Romans used carved garnets in seals to mark their official documents, the ancient Britons decorated their weapons with the gems, and Egyptian pharaohs were buried with strings of garnets.
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02/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Everledger, a technology development business founded by Australian entrepreneur Leanne Kemp, has upgraded its blockchain platform, which is designed to ensure transparency in the jewellery industry from mine to retailer.
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01/10/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Mining company Lucara has unearthed two gem-quality fancy colour diamonds at its Karowe mine in Botswana including a pink, stone something unusual for the country.
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26/09/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
International delegates gathered in Dubai for the annual World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents Meeting on 24-25 September.
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24/09/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Diamond Foundry has released the first images of a one-of-a-kind ring made entirely from a single diamond, designed by Sir Jony Ive and Australia’s Marc Newson.
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24/09/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
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24/09/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The parent company of one of Australia’s two operating diamond mines, Merlin Diamonds Ltd, has had a provisional liquidator appointed by the Federal Court of Australia following an ASIC investigation.
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23/09/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The Gemological Institue of America (GIA) has announced upgrades to its iD100 Diamond Detector that allow it to distinguish natural pinks, blue/green and brown diamonds from synthetics.
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23/08/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has released new promotional materials to combat misinformation about diamond mining.
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15/08/2019
• Susan Hartwig
Coral has a long history of use in jewellery. Many cultures across the world have valued coral for adornment, and also for its reputed mystical features. As well as being prized for jewellery, red coral was valued as a charm to ward off evil and to increase fertility. It was held to protect against snakebite and reduce fevers.
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15/08/2019
• Arabella Roden • Assistant Editor
Consumers are increasingly considering diamonds for investment purposes. ARABELLA RODEN explores the pros and cons as well as any potential pitfalls.
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