Gemstones

Governor opens Australian Opal Centre

NSW Governor Marie Bashir officially opened the showroom and office of the Australian Opal Centre in Lightning Ridge last month.

Dubai debut

More than 1000 visitors attended the first dedicated colored gemstone trade fair, ICA International Gem Show, in Dubai in October.

Emeralds – an Australian discovery

Emeralds, the birthstone of May, have been prized as precious jewels for thousands of years.

Red, red rubies

Ruby, the birthstone of July, can cost from $3 to $23,000 per carat

True Colours – The world through Cody’s eyes

 Andrew Cody, the president of the International Coloured Gemstone Association, reveals his plans to increase sales of coloured gemstones around…

Topaz, tanzanite and treatments

Like almost all precious and semi-precious gemstones topaz and tanzanite are increasingly being enhanced with treatments.