At the Shanghai International Jewellery Exhibition held in September, coloured gemstones outperformed gold. More people went to see the exhibits...
Caring for gemstones will not only help maintain their durability, it can also help to retain their beauty and brilliance...
400-year-old skeletons decorated in gems and jewellery were hunted and found across Europe by Paul Koudounaris, an art historian. The...
Garnet comes from the Latin word granum, which means grain. Garnet is usually a deep red colour, but it also...
Ornamental gemstones are non-transparent minerals and rocks, with a variety of colours, textures and patterns. On the Mohs scale, the...
Sapphire is the birthstone for September. The gemstone was popular in the Middle Ages and remains so today. In folklore,...
Spinel is one of the world’s most famous red gemstones. It comes in different colours, with red and pink being...
Gold vermeil (pronounced 'vehr-may') also known as silver gilt, is a type of jewellery that is made by plating a durable...
Emeralds are quickly gaining favour if the recent awards ceremonies are anything to go by. Angelina Jolie has been snapped...
Love a good sparkly accessory but never quite know when to wear it or if it's just 'too much'? Then...
The Rose Quartz, with its gentle pink essence is said to be a stone of the heart; a Crystal of...
How do you know what earrings to shop for? Being anywhere near something trendy, sparkly, colorful and beautiful will have...
Choosing the right coloured jewellery to buy can be a tricky, confusing and sometimes even frustrating experience- especially when it...
It's getting to that time of year again when wanderlust is filling our heads like heavenly scent-- someone needs to...
Scientists have found that people made jewellery with nanotechnology more than 2000 years ago. Goldsmiths and silversmiths from the Dark...
Coloured gemstones such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds are taking over diamonds as more women prefer colour in their jewellery....
There are two birthstones for the month of August: peridot and sardonyx. The colour of peridot can vary from yellowish...
Pendant style necklaces have been in style for decades. The beauty of a delicate chain with a focal point piece...
The 2013 Opal Festival in Lightning Ridge celebrated 20 years since opal became Australia’s national gemstone and 50 years since...
The African jewel tanzanite, which can only be found at Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, is gaining momentum as one of...
There’s no denying that once you've met the love of your life you know she’s the one. If you are...
The banks of Ghana’s Birim River are filled with diamonds, with many artisanal miners digging up this precious gemstone since...
There are rules that govern the way people perceive and process visual cues, which affect how bright or attractive a...
Jewellery, quite surprisingly, seems to be an afterthought, rather than a priority, when it comes to planning a wedding. Big...
When we match clothes and accessories, nails cannot be neglected in a whole set. Today we learn how to match...
