Understanding Gemstone Classifications as Natural, Treated, and Synthetic Stones Shape Modern Jewelry Markets

Clear distinctions between natural, treated, and synthetic gemstones protect both the integrity of the jewelry industry and the confidence of clients” — Ken Bowers METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, ...
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What are ‘semi-precious’ stones? From Louis Vuitton to Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, brands are using tourmalines, aquamarines and opals to bring a blaze of colour ...

Francesca Cartier Brickell’s book on Cartier talks up semi-precious stones, as do Victoria Lampley Berens of jewellery consultancy The Stax and Sophie Howard, founder of By Pariah By Pariah’s ...
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Rhea Poddar Loyalka on rare gemstones, opals and the power of colour in fine jewellery

Rhea Poddar Loyalka’s venture into fine jewellery may be recent, but her approach is unmistakably bold. Challenging ...
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Singapore's precious stones and metals industry to face tighter scrutiny on money laundering risks

SINGAPORE - Dealers of precious stones and metals could soon have to register with the authorities, under a regulatory regime proposed by the Ministry of Law on Tuesday (July 17). New rules, designed ...