New report explores consumer and trade attitudes to lab-grown diamonds

A new report from US-based jewellery industry marketing firm The MVEye – formerly known as MVI Marketing – has found that the man-made stones have reached a new threshold of awareness and ownership among consumers.
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Opalised dinosaur teeth found in NSW

Researchers from the University of New England have analysed several sauropod teeth preserved through opalisation in Lightning Ridge, NSW, discovering previously unknown details about dinosaurs that once lived in the region.
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What makes pink diamonds pink?

New research brings scientists closer to discovering what gives pink diamonds their distinctive and unique colour.
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Harry Winston buys back pink diamond for $17.4M

In an exhilarating auction at Christie’s Hong Kong, famed New York jewellery house Harry Winston has regained the ‘Martian Pink’, a legendary stone the jewellery house originally sold in 1976.
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Rio announces winning bids for rare diamonds

Rio Tinto closed its Argyle Pink Diamonds tender last week, reporting strong demand with some buyers being disappointed with unsuccessful bids.
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Defendant in Melbourne Gold Company robbery faces court, awaits sentencing

Karl Kachami, one of two defendants in the $3.9 million robbery of gold dealer Melbourne Gold Company (MGC), was remanded in custody on Thursday 29 October after pleading guilty to a range of charges.
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Now Showing: The ring that took 80 hours to make; cutting colour-change gems; and meteorite jewellery

Take a few moments to enjoy Jeweller's video selection including updates on current affairs and insights into our jewellery trade. This week, find out why a jeweller took 80 hours to make one ring, learn how colour-change sapphire is cut, and watch jewellery be crafted from a billion-year-old meteorite.
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