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Lab-grown versus mined – what's the difference? R379 000.

In the previous issue of Jeweller, we covered the life and times of mineralogist George Kunz. Approximately 20 years before the death of Kunz, Eduard Josef Gübelin was born in eastern Switzerland in 1913.

The House of Gübelin opens the Gübelin Gem Museum in Lucerne, launching an exciting journey for gemstone aficionados. This multifaceted location offers visitors an opportunity to experience more about the creation, origin and fascination of coloured gemstones as well as the history, pioneering spirit and innovations of the Swiss, family-owned business, founded in 1854

Tiffany & Co has announced the purchase of a stunning 10-carat emerald from the Muzo Mines of Colombia.

A magnificent diamond necklace by Bulgari with a whopping 118.5-carat sapphire at the center sold for $3.4 million at Phillips Hong Kong on May 23.

The unveiling of the pink diamond and the ruby highlights Dubai’s leading role in the diamond industry and growing presence in coloured gems

The ruby "was considered by experts as an exceptional treasure of nature for its fluorescence, outstanding clarity and vivid red hue, even in its natural, uncut state"

AT 55.22 CARATS, THE RARE GEMSTONE IS THE LARGEST & MOST VALUABLE RUBY TO EVER APPEAR AT AUCTION EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE IN EXCESS OF $30 MILLION UNEARTHED IN MOZAMBIQUE AND CUT FROM A 101 CARAT ROUGH

AT 55.22 CARATS, THE RARE GEMSTONE IS THE LARGEST & MOST VALUABLE RUBY TO EVER APPEAR AT AUCTION EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE IN EXCESS OF $30...

The Largest Ruby to Come to Auction Could Fetch $30 Million