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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19/11/2021
Jeweller explores the captivating hues of orange and yellow gemstones, from the rich gold of topaz to mandarin garnet, fresh citrine, and smouldering fire opal.
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02/09/2021
Jeweller discovers the chemical and structural causes of colour in captivating natural blue and green gemstones, from Ceylon sapphires to imperial jade.
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19/04/2021
Jeweller explores the vivid spectrum of red, pink and purple gemstones, from chemical quirks and crystal lattice deviations to exotic origins and mystical tales.
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01/08/2018
At the 2017 Tucson Gem Show, author Andrew Lucas was approached by Ethiopian dealers attending a seminar given by Shane McClure, Global Director, Colored Stone Svc. They proposed to Lucas and McClure to conduct research on Ethiopian gemstone deposits for GIA.
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27/03/2014
Magicians have used the illusionary power of light for centuries, but consider a gemstone that could harness this power to create a different kind of magic show.
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22/01/2014
As prices of ruby, sapphire and emerald continue to climb, coloured gemstone consumers are turning to some extraordinary lesser-known alternatives that both surprise and delight, one of which is tanzanite.
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16/12/2013
While most people are familiar with the term “birthstone” and its association with a monthly calendar, do you know which one corresponds with each month? And perhaps more importantly, can you answer customer questions about gemstones?
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03/12/2013
As if there isn't already enough misinformation about jewellery on the internet, retailers also regularly have to deal with myths and bunkum about gemstones.
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20/06/2013
Advances in technology demand that jewellers keep up to date on the
variance and prevalence of gemstone treatments. This is especially true
when it comes to diamonds, the world’s most sought after gemstone.
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23/05/2013
China has made many advances in technology across numerous fields and
over the past 800 years or so the Chinese have been improving their
methods for growing cultured pearls.
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02/05/2013
There have been more developments in gemstone treatments in the past 15
years than in the previous 50, and many of these concern sapphires and
rubies.
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28/03/2013
There are many myths and misconceptions in the gem and jewellery world. Some are found on the internet, some have bizarre origins in history and some, unfortunately, are believed even by people in the industry. Here are a few of the more common ones.
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21/02/2013
Lead glass-filled rubies, currently available in large numbers in
Australia, are causing serious issues for jewellers, suppliers and
retailers alike.
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24/01/2013
The diamond market, as any retailer will tell you, is tough. There’s competition from not only fellow “bricks and mortar” businesses but also virtual stores on the internet. Some jewellery retailers are finding that one way to boost their overall profitability is to look at increasing their coloured gemstone sales. Coloured gems offer retailers a greater margin for a number of reasons.
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