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Wearing multiple necklaces at the same time turns a simple outfit into something personal and considered. The technique works especially well with gemstone…

Pearls have a softness that sets them apart from most gemstones. Their colour comes from layers of nacre, their surface reflects light with a gentle glow, and…

For centuries, jewellers and traders sorted colourful stones into two tidy baskets, marking a few as precious and consignating the rest to the status of…

For centuries, people have assigned special meaning to the stones they adorn themselves with, weaving personal identity into precious materials. The tradition…

Australia has long been a country that knows its gemstones, from the black opal fields of Lightning Ridge to the sapphire gravels around Inverell. But the…

When people describe a gemstone, “cut” and “shape” are often treated as if they mean the same thing. They are related, but they describe different features.…

Serpent jewellery has held attention for thousands of years because the snake carries several meanings at once. Its coiling shape can suggest eternity,…

A beautiful ring or pair of earrings can become uncomfortable when the metal causes redness, itching or a burning sensation. Skin sensitivity is often linked…

Few gemstones have attracted as much attention as the Hope Diamond. Its deep blue colour, remarkable size and long record of ownership have made it one of the…

Silver jewelry set with gemstones can lose its brightness through everyday exposure to skin oils, cosmetics, sunscreen, dust and moisture. A careful cleaning…