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Custom birthstone necklaces are becoming a thoughtful way for Australian families to mark birthdays, milestones and family connections. Rather than choosing a…

A good string of pearls is judged by far more than its size or the brightness seen in a shop window. Quality depends on the interaction of lustre, surface…

A cross pendant puts a compact statement of faith, memory or identity close to the heart. For Christians, its familiar form points to the crucifixion and…

A trillion-cut gemstone is shaped into an equilateral triangle, giving jewellery a crisp geometric accent. It may appear beside a round centre stone, form a…

The Etruscans transformed gold into one of the ancient Mediterranean’s most expressive arts. Flourishing in central Italy through much of the first millennium…

Settling on a gemstone, whether for a special gift or a personal treat, often comes with a flicker of doubt. Is the stone real? Is the price fair? These…

Cameo carving turns a small piece of shell or stone into a portrait, emblem or piece of miniature sculpture. The image projects in relief from its ground,…

August birthdays in Australia arrive in winter, so peridot gifts often share the season with Christmas. Its vivid green colour brings a fresh contrast to…

Australian grooms have quietly embraced a shift away from plain gold bands, with couples across the country looking for men's wedding bands featuring gemstones…

Gemstones carry meaning through colour, origin and tradition, but shape can speak just as clearly. A star cut may suggest guidance, ambition or a wish granted,…