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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…

Rose quartz has long been associated with tenderness, emotional balance and affectionate connection. Its soft pink colour makes it one of the most recognisable…

A channel setting is one of the most refined techniques in contemporary jewellery making, prized for its clean lines and the way it frames a row of stones…

Filigree is one of the oldest and most delicate metalworking techniques known to jewelers, a method in which fine threads of gold or silver are twisted,…

For most buyers in Sydney and Melbourne, a sapphire conjures a single image: a velvety cornflower blue, perhaps framed in white gold on a black-tie ring. That…