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I was previosly a student at the Hutong School and my hours were transfered to That's Mandarin when the Hutong School closed up shop. I've taken an intro class and 2 full classes so far. The two teachers I've worked with, Momo and Li laoshi, are extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgeable! They appropriately assessed my chinese level and are mindful in what areas I am improving in and what areas need work.

A lot has happened since our last Great Diamond Debate. In the last 12-months, the continuing brouhaha concerning natural versus lab-grown diamonds has become complex, turning into a latter-day ‘land grab’ for the hearts and minds of consumers. Read updates from industry leaders around the world weigh in on the debate.

Death toll stands at 35,397.

While the harbingers of doom like to paint a dire picture of the future of retailing - aided by closed stores, empty shelves, lack of staff and economic instability – the wise note that, with great challenges come new opportunities. The pandemic may have simply catalysed a long-overdue ‘great retail reset’ which has helped savvy retailers rebirth.

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In the 12 months since Jeweller’s first Great Diamond Debate, there has been more upheaval in both the natural and lab-grown categories. ARABELLA RODEN explores the implications for retailers, consumers, and the wider diamond industry

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This week a jeweller closely inspects J.Lo's headlining green diamond engagement ring, discover how much gold is actually in a 'solid gold' Rolex, and explore the gems that have inspired poetry throughout history.

Australia’s homegrown boulder opal – one of the world’s rarest and most valuable gemstones – will be showcased during the 2022 Queen of Gems Jewellery Awards in July.

The 205-carat fancy yellow diamond dubbed the “Red Cross Diamond” will be auctioned next month, and is expected to fetch around $US10.7 million ($AUD14.41 million).