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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06/07/2022
• Mikaelah Egan
Seed pearls have long been a favourite choice for intricate designs throughout jewellery history, whilst the baroque forms of keshi pearls are today featured to bring jewellery design a touch of uniquity.
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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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03/07/2022
• Richard Chiu
The Indian government has announced an increase in its Goods and Services Tax (GST) on cut and polished diamonds in an effort to cushion the impact of accumulating tax credits in the diamond industry.
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03/07/2022
• Richard Chiu
India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH), one of two Australian companies currently operating at the Ellendale site in Western Australia – has confirmed two separate layers of diamondiferous gravel deposits at its site.
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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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12/06/2022
• Richard Chiu
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced it will soon issue digital grading reports instead of paper certification and launch an AI-based diamond inscription matching service.
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07/06/2022
• Mikaelah Egan
Typically round in shape, white or cream in colour with a pinkish overtone, and possessing a high lustre – Akoya pearls are a classic. For consumers of the western world, these saltwater cultured pearls are the most popular choice.
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