Diamonds to be used to store data in the future
Diamonds may decorate some of the most coveted pieces of bling, but these precious stones could have more practical (though admittedly less...
Collectors guide to emeralds
Renowned for their striking colour, emeralds have been a subject of fascination since antiquity — with Ancient Roman nobleman Pliny the Elder...
Gold – The King of commodities
Why is Gold Valuable?
Gold has occupied a unique role in the financial systems of cultures worldwide. Unlike...
What is Painite and why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat
Humans have adorned themselves and their belongings with attractive stones since prehistoric times. We’ve used fossil materials such as jet and amber,...
Teal Sapphires: Wear a piece of the Ocean & the Forest at once
The Era for Teal
Widely known as teal, this dark cyan-like hue was originally named after the bluish-green stripe...
Quality of Goth Jewellery Was Comparable to the Romans
Jewellery made of precious metals and alloys, made 2,000 years ago by the Goths living in present-day Poland, were of a...
Mystery of non-cotectic magmatic rocks
Researchers at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa, have found the answer to an enigma that has had geologists scratching their heads...
Using Conventional Equipment to Separate Natural from Synthetic Ametrine
Ametrine is a bicolored quartz variety that contains both amethyst and citrine zones in the same crystal. The only significant source of...
Clean your jewellery like a pro
From your everyday jewelry to unique pieces you only where on special occasions, chances are, all of your jewelry could use a good polish. Lotion,...
Making sense of Social Commerce for Jewelers
April 2nd, 2020
Words by Steve Beckett, client services director at PushON, an award-winning full-service eCommerce agency
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Sotheby’s Rakes In $50M at Hong Kong Auction
RAPAPORT... Sotheby’s garnered $50 million from its Hong Kong sale Tuesday, even as several big-ticket items failed to find buyers.
Rough Diamond Breaks Dubai Record with $5M Sale
RAPAPORT... Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) garnered $5.2 million from the tender of a 118.58-carat rough diamond in Dubai, setting a local record.
Belgium Trade Grows, but at Slower Pace
RAPAPORT... The Belgian diamond sector’s recovery lost steam in August as the global industry stabilized during the summer months, according to recent data...
