With an array of gemstone treatments in use, retailers need to realise that treatment disclosure is more important than ever. KATHERINE KOVACS reports. Read more »

Tourmaline comes in an array of vibrant hues and combinations, leading lapidarists to employ a variety of cuts in order to bring out their colours. KATHERINE KOVACS reports. Read more »

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For those who like to set themselves apart and break with tradition, fantasy cuts offer a fun twist on the usual shapes. FGAA GAA federal secretary KATHERINE KOVACS reports. Read more »

Cat’s eye and star gems are prime examples of how inclusions can be an asset in coloured gems rather than a liability, explains the GAA’s KATHERINE KOVACS. Read more »

Rubies and sapphires should be cut to retain as much weight as possible, while still aiming to retain brilliance and a pleasant shape. KATHERINE KOVACS reports. Read more »

The shape of a gemstone variety's rough will determine its best-possible cut. The emerald has had a cut so regularly applied to it, that the cut itself was named "emerald cut". KATHERINE KOVACS reports. Read more »

A cameo is defined as a gemstone that has been carved in relief with a picture of a scene, figure or face. One of the most widely-used is a portrait of a face in profile. KATHERINE KOVACS reports. Read more »

Coloured gems require a different approach to cutting than diamonds. In the first of a series of articles, KATHERINE KOVACS FGAA and TERRY COLDHAM FGAA detail the subtleties of the coloured cuts. Read more »