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
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
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
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
GemCloud technologies – focused on the coloured gemstone supply chain – transform gemstone inventories into a shareable digital interactive library, create a unique, secure, vetted
Smith & Singer held its inaugural virtual auction of Important Jewels, Watches and Objects of Virtu in Sydney in May in the midst of lockdown.
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
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
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
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
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
“…a symbol of prosperity, success and good luck…” Throughout history gem minerals have been associated with different cultures
A third generation diamond and jewellery manufacturer launches its created diamonds into Australia at the Showcase Jewellers conference
Lightning Ridge Monarch Opals are a new type synthetic opal that have hit the market this year. Here we examine what they are and
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
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,
“ … a sneaky stone often referred to as ‘the deceiver’, apatite brings drama and flair to jewellery designs … ”
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
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 The Ellani Collections 2017 Spring Summer release is now available and has been selling through very well for retailers Christmas orders. www.ellanicollections.com
Jenny Berich discovers that diamonds are always in fashion for smart jewellery retailers.
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 appreciation and admiration for New Zealand dairy farmers, as both he andhis wife hailed from farming backgrounds. “We saw the opportunity to give away this appropriately green coloureddiamond to thank …
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 promotes the Indian jewellery industry. Vipul Shah, CEO of Asian Star Co., has been appointed the group’s vice chairman. “The new term at GJEPC starts amidst acute uncertainties due to …
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 in dire straits. However, with fiat currency, stocks and property prices looking increasingly unpredictable, these rare fancy coloured stones continue to be safe bets both as investments and as feature …
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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 is a new set of norms regarding buying and selling gemstones online. Trust is essential, but these days the internet isn’t generally associated with trust. How has the coloured gems …
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GemCloud technologies – focused on the coloured gemstone supply chain – transform gemstone inventories into a shareable digital interactive library, create a unique, secure, vetted and curated online marketplace and enable transparency and traceability. What if you could manage your entire business from a single dashboard or even sell while you sleep? With this intriguing …
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Smith & Singer held its inaugural virtual auction of Important Jewels, Watches and Objects of Virtu in Sydney in May in the midst of lockdown. Despite only opening the showroom to limited visitors by appointment in order to stay within social distancing restrictions, and running a virtual auction, the company was pleased with the auction …
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 charging for downloads of its Blue Book series of industry standards and nomenclature The CIBJO Blue Books are definitive sets of grading standards and nomenclature for diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls,coral, …
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 over 6000 years. Coloured an electric blue by the mineral lazurite, lapis has had a wide variety of uses over the centuries including carvings, jewellery, inlays, sculptures and pigments. A …
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 as magical as a brilliant pink gemstone. Named in honour of pioneering gemmologist Dr. George Frederick Kunz (1856 – 1932), Kunzite is the prettiest of the spodumene crystals in delicate …
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 and white gold. www.gerrim.com 1800 GERRIM
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 0636
“…a symbol of prosperity, success and good luck…” Throughout history gem minerals have been associated with different cultures and religions, admired for their beauty and prized for their protective and healing properties. Jade has a long lineage with prehistoric artefacts found in Asia, Europe, North and Central American …
A third generation diamond and jewellery manufacturer launches its created diamonds into Australia at the Showcase Jewellers conference in February. Synthetic diamonds have captured the imagination of the modern consumer like never before, offering larger carats at better value. It is a sector which is slated to grow, …
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Lightning Ridge Monarch Opals are a new type synthetic opal that have hit the market this year. Here we examine what they are and the impact they’re having on the opal industry. Our national gemstone has been given a shakeup recently with the introduction of a synthetic opal called Monarch Opal. They appear …
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 (one of my favourite features). Australian Dendritic Opal is typically a black and white ornamental gemstone containing areas of opaque white common opal, translucent grey to colourless chalcedony and picturesque …
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, there is an abundance of other blue minerals available in a variety of shades and tones. Made In Earth carries five blue gemstones as an alternative to sapphire; iolite, topaz, …
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“ … a sneaky stone often referred to as ‘the deceiver’, apatite brings drama and flair to jewellery designs … ” What would life be without challenges? The victorious air punch once you’ve identified a stone is a work place hazard, but also a part of the fun of being a …
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 Melbourne. How do you accessorise a dark ensemble? With black gemstones of course, and tourmaline delivers the goods. Tourmalines make up a group of closely related mineral species that share …
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 amazing specimen. Whether it’s looking through a parcel of polished stones, fossicking through clay and dirt, or picking over chunks of rough, you never know what you might discover. Agates, …
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Jenny Berich discovers that diamonds are always in fashion for smart jewellery retailers.