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Moonstone History and Lore

According to Hindu mythology, moonstone is made of solidified moonbeams.

The octopus head is a baroque Tahitian cultured pearl and its arms are made of black, yellow and white diamond (in a striped pattern) set in black-plated 18K gold.

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A Tropical Paradise of Ocean-Inspired Jewellery and Gemstones

Sharon Bohannon, August 9, 2019

Escape to a warm-water paradise in your mind with these jewels that formed in the sea, are inspired by marine life and evoke the ocean’s essence.

An oval shaped bicolor tanzanite has purple on each side with blue-green in the middle.

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December Blues: Birthstone Gifts that Will Delight

Sharon Bohannon, December 7, 2018

Looking for a gift for someone special? December’s birthstones offer a treat for every taste, style and personality – even if it’s not their birth month.

A rectangle-shaped gold box, decorated with filigree, granulation and gems.

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Metalwork Takes a Bow: Techniques that Enhance Gemstone Jewellery

Sharon Bohannon, November 9, 2018

This collection of jewellery images illustrates how metalwork techniques showcase gemstone and jewellery designs.

A man and a woman sit at a table with a couple of dozen gems in front of them. They are looking at them and making notes.

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Alumni Marry – and Create Award-Winning Fluorescent, Phosphorescent Diamond Necklace

Jaime Kautsky, November 3, 2017

Alumni couple, inspired by their mums, create beautiful jewellery – and a beautiful life – together.

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Shenzhen: The Frontier of China’s Gem and Jewellery Industry

Tao Hsu, January 25, 2016

All jewellery professionals are familiar with the city of Shenzhen, a global jewellery manufacturing centre and a leader of China’s fast-growing gem and jewellery industry. Join the GIA team as we tour the city and discover more about its leading jewellery brands.