20/08/2024
Many legendary diamonds have become lost to history, either by being re-cut or, in some cases, simply disappearing without a trace.
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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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21/09/2021
Over a career spanning more than six decades, Sir Gabriel ‘Gabi’ Tolkowsky’s name has become synonymous with the art of diamond cutting. Here is Jeweller's exclusive moment with the father of modern brilliance.
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08/12/2019
When a customer comes in and asks you this question, you need to be equipped with the right facts to help them make an informed decision. Learn to articulate the differences and benefits of both natural and man-made stones to find the best fit for your customer.
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06/12/2019
A lot has happened since our last Great Diamond Debate. In the last 12-months, the continuing brouhaha concerning natural versus lab-grown diamonds has become complex, turning into a latter-day ‘land grab’ for the hearts and minds of consumers. Read updates from industry leaders around the world weigh in on the debate.
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02/10/2019
With the world’s premier source of natural pink diamonds, the Argyle Mine in Western Australia, set to close next year, parent company Rio Tinto has announced a new auction of smaller material to complement the annual Argyle Tender.
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15/08/2019
The Jewellery Design Awards are returning to the International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF) for 2019, following on from the hugely successful inaugural event in 2017. This year’s edition saw an incredible number of entrants submit pieces across 10 categories, with 44 standout finalists selected. Due to demand, the entry deadline was extended from 30 June to 21 July.
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27/07/2019
Discover the manufacturers of synthetic diamond detectors and choose a screener that best fits your needs. From portability to number of stones, speed and price, Jeweller’s synthetic diamond detector buying guide makes your choice simpler.
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05/06/2019
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has discovered a natural diamond coated in a synthetic layer, which was used to change the stone’s size and colour.
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05/06/2019
Scientists at the Diamond Research Group of the University of Alberta – which is partially funded by De Beers – have found that Canadian diamonds are formed in a very different way to other stones.
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05/06/2019
A stunning pink diamond and morganite engagement ring from Calleija, based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, has taken a starring role in Hollywood film The Hustle.
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09/05/2019
Canada may be the world’s third-largest rough diamond producing country by volume, according to recent figures from the Kimberley Process, but the future of its mining industry has been called into question amid rising costs and low-value yields.
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08/05/2019
The world’s largest diamond bourse, the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai, India, has denied rumours it is planning to lift the ban on the sale of synthetic diamonds on its trading floors.
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08/05/2019
The iconic Argyle Mine in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has produced the largest gem-quality white diamond in its history.
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08/05/2019
One of the largest diamonds in history has been unearthed in Botswana. The unbroken 1,758-carat stone was found at the Karowe Mine, which is owned by Canadian mining company Lucara.
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