Are lab-grown diamonds here to stay?
Diamonds and Other Gemstones Or will they go the way of the humble Cubic Zirconia?If you were around in the late ‘70s you might recall the furor that arose in the media when Cubic Zirconia (CZ) became known as a potential diamond alternative.I...
What happens when the gold runs out?
Discussion Underground gold reserves are rapidly being depleted. It’s time to start thinking about making the most of the opportunities afforded by what we do have – and for the jewellery industry to think about...
Jewellery ethics – it doesn’t start and finish with diamonds!
Discussion One of the things that really strikes me in the current dialogue about the shifting interest towards ethically sourced jewellery is the largely singular focus on diamonds.I’m sure this won’t come as a surprise to many...
First, do no harm
Discussion “Which do you think is better: To make a mess and have to clean it up, or avoid making the mess in the first place?” If you’ve seen this phrase before: “First, do no harm.”; it was probably something to do...