gemology

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Business

The Dazzling Kashmir Sapphire

On November 10, Phillips auction house will sell two superb sapphires of the most prestigious origin: Kashmir.

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Jewelers routes

“Pearl Odyssey” with the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain hotel

For the more passionate, plan a full day to explore the Pearling Path.

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Business

Léonard Rosenthal: "the king of fine pearls", as told by Léonard Pouy in his book "Paris, City of Pearls"

At the beginning of the 20th century, the merchant Léonard Rosenthal was a major figure devoted to the history of...

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My agenda

Immerse yourself in the book “Diamonds of Golconda” by Capucine Juncker

The most beautiful Golconde diamonds are the only ones of type IIa (until 1725, when some were discovered in Brazil):...

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Jewelers routes

10 must-see stones at the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL

This charming museum was created at the end of the 18th century by scientists from the École des Mines. Today,...

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Jewelers routes

In Toyokoro, the Jewelry Ice Beach

On this beach in Otsu, Hokkaido, shards of ice glisten in the sunlight like precious stones.

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Business

The revenge of cultured pearls?

The market is completely out of whack, and nobody knows for how long.

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How Cartier’s love of gemstones led to platinum

It is often said that Cartier invented platinum. More precisely, it was Louis Cartier who introduced and developed it in...

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Cofalit: Boucheron's "leftover material"

In its raw form, Cofalit obtained from industrial waste (including asbestos) looks like charcoal. Once polished and cut, it’s more...

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Business

Out of the mine into the shop window

Thanks to the purchase of rough stones, jewelers can customize the size of their most beautiful gems. It is also...

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Business

The Dazzling Kashmir Sapphire

On November 10, Phillips auction house will sell two superb sapphires of the most prestigious origin:...

Jewelers routes

“Pearl Odyssey” with the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain hotel

For the more passionate, plan a full day to explore the Pearling Path.

Business

Léonard Rosenthal: "the king of fine pearls", as told by Léonard Pouy in his book "Paris, City of Pearls"

At the beginning of the 20th century, the merchant Léonard Rosenthal was a major figure devoted...

My agenda

Immerse yourself in the book “Diamonds of Golconda” by Capucine Juncker

The most beautiful Golconde diamonds are the only ones of type IIa (until 1725, when some...

Jewelers routes

10 must-see stones at the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris - PSL

This charming museum was created at the end of the 18th century by scientists from the...

Jewelers routes

In Toyokoro, the Jewelry Ice Beach

On this beach in Otsu, Hokkaido, shards of ice glisten in the sunlight like precious stones.

Business

The revenge of cultured pearls?

The market is completely out of whack, and nobody knows for how long.

Style

How Cartier’s love of gemstones led to platinum

It is often said that Cartier invented platinum. More precisely, it was Louis Cartier who introduced...

Style

Cofalit: Boucheron's "leftover material"

In its raw form, Cofalit obtained from industrial waste (including asbestos) looks like charcoal. Once polished...

Business

Out of the mine into the shop window

Thanks to the purchase of rough stones, jewelers can customize the size of their most beautiful...

Voir plus...