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Jewellery Know-How

From fascinating gemstone facts to how to care for your pearls, our know-how section will give you all the knowledge you need to buy luxury jewellery with confidence.

Alice Cicolini's workshop. Photographed by Briana Blasko
KNOW-HOW

Enamel in jewellery making: an in-depth look at an ancient art form

Vesuvio ring by Le Sibille
KNOW-HOW

The history of micro mosaics: a unique artistic tradition born in Italy

Temple turquoise ring by Van Cleef & Arpels
KNOW-HOW

Turquoise: the ornamental blue stone that is becoming rarer with each passing year

Muzo 2,350ct Colombian rough emerald, discovered in the Muzo mine
KNOW-HOW

Seeing is believing: what stone enhancements are acceptable?

Australian opal
KNOW-HOW

Kim Rix, the Gemstone Detective shares her secrets

Verdura Byzantine Riviere amethyst necklace
KNOW-HOW

Jewellery through the ages

Hemmerle pink conch pearl earrings
KNOW-HOW

Conch pearls: what are they and why are they so rare?

Chaumet est une fete Aria Passionata rhodolite garnet high jewellery ring
KNOW-HOW

All you need to know about rhodolite garnets, January's birthstone

Pink Star diamond to go under the hammer a second time at Sotheby's
KNOW-HOW

The most expensive ring in the world

Watermelon tourmaline slices
KNOW-HOW

Watermelon tourmalines: the juiciest of gems

Kat Florence pear-cut apatite ring
KNOW-HOW

Apatite: the great unknown gemstone

Polished diamonds from the Diavik mine in Canada
KNOW-HOW

Canadian diamonds: a definitive guide

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