ARGYLE DIAMOND PROVENANCE
The provenance of a diamond can have significant implications on its value. John Chapman has established Delta Diamond Laboratory primarily to address demand for certifying
NZ jeweller gives away green diamond to farmer
Auckland jeweller Mark Beckett and his wife Pamela offered a rare green diamond in a competition run by DairyNZ.Beckett said he wanted to show his
GJEPC elects new chair
Colin Shah, the founder of Schachter and Kama Jewellery, has been elected chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the body that
COLOURED DIAMOND INDUSTRY DAZZLING AMID ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
In the midst of a global pandemic, an economic recession, and with Argyle mine’s looming closure, one might expect the coloured diamond industry to be
A CALCULATED RISK: COLOURED GEMS AND THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE
By Kirsten Ehrlich Davies The online world has forever altered even an ancient trade such as coloured gems. For merchants, manufacturers and consumers alike there
A new revolution in coloured gemstones: GemCloud brings the gemstone industry online
GemCloud technologies – focused on the coloured gemstone supply chain – transform gemstone inventories into a shareable digital interactive library, create a unique, secure, vetted
Emerald ring shines at Sydney jewels auction
Smith & Singer held its inaugural virtual auction of Important Jewels, Watches and Objects of Virtu in Sydney in May in the midst of lockdown.
CIBJO Blue Books free during COVID-19
With the international jewellery and gemstone industry grappling with the challenge of a worldwide economic shutdown, CIBJO has announced that it will no longer be
Lapis Lazuli
Rock of Ages One of the oldest known gemstones, lapis lazuli has been mined from the same location in the Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan for
Kunzite
Pretty in Pink Oozing femininity and grace, pink stones have always had an alluring quality. You don’t need to be a girly-girl to appreciate something
Gerrim
Citrine and Diamond Stunning teardrop citrine and diamond ring, enhancer and earrings, perfect autumn colours for the cooler months. Beautifully crafted in 9ct rose, yellow
Ikecho Pearls
Cage Pendant Sterling silver white 7.5-8mm round freshwater pearl cubic zirconia cage pendant with chain 45cm. Product code: IP498NS-CAGE www.ikecho.com.au +61 2 9266
Jade – Jadeite and Nephrite
“…a symbol of prosperity, success and good luck…” Throughout history gem minerals have been associated with different cultures
ALTR Created Diamonds Launched at 2018 Showcase Jewellers Conference
A third generation diamond and jewellery manufacturer launches its created diamonds into Australia at the Showcase Jewellers conference
King-Size Counterfeits
Lightning Ridge Monarch Opals are a new type synthetic opal that have hit the market this year. Here we examine what they are and
Fractals at Their Finest – Dendritic Opal
Any gemstone that is recognised for its stress-management properties gets a tick of approval from me, especially one which is Australian and contains dendritic inclusions
The Perfect Blue – Iolite, Topaz, Aquamarine, Kyanite and Tanzanite
Blue gemstones are synonymous with royalty, luxury and, quite frankly, good taste. Sapphire, a gemstone known for its rich velvety blues, is September’s birthstone however,
Apetite for Crystals – Apatite
“ … a sneaky stone often referred to as ‘the deceiver’, apatite brings drama and flair to jewellery designs … ”
Black is the New Black – Black Tourmaline
Being a Melbournian I’m up-to-date with current fashion trends and seasonal colour palettes, so naturally, I pretty much wear black head-to-toe like the rest of
Diamond in the Rough – Agate
The love of the hunt is a huge part of the fun and excitement for rock hounds, gem collectors and gemmologists trying to unveil that
Ellani Collections
Ellani Collections The Ellani Collections 2017 Spring Summer release is now available and has been selling through very well for retailers Christmas orders. www.ellanicollections.com
Diamonds – always in fashion
Jenny Berich discovers that diamonds are always in fashion for smart jewellery retailers.