The latest addition to this series of gemmologists who left their mark on the world of gemstones and jewellery is a man who likely contributed to the education of…
One month after her sudden resignation as Jewelers Association of Australia (JAA) president Karen Denaro has publicly spoken about her reasons for quitting and expressed concerns over the association's…
Compared with the well-known reddish browns and purplish red garnet varieties of pyrope, almandine, and spessartine, the second solid solution series producing gem quality garnets generally goes under the…
Historically, garnets have played a significant role in the world of gems. They have adorned the necks of high society ranging from Egyptian pharaohs to Victorian-era royalty and beyond. …
To the average consumer, or even the average jewelry sales assistant, pearls are often known to be gloriously lustrous, covered in glittering nacre, as close to white as possible,…