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TAKING CARE OF YOUR JEWELLERY

TAKING CARE OF YOUR JEWELLERY

One of the benefits of having sole control over my business is the joy of interacting w...
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NOVEMBER - CHILLY BUT SUNNY

NOVEMBER - CHILLY BUT SUNNY

Before the 20th century, all gems in the brown, orange, and yellow colour range were called topaz. Modern gemology was only recognized as a science in the 1930s. Today we know that topaz and brown quartz are actually two different gemstones. Citrine  is less likely to be confused with Topaz today, but it does happen. 
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ANAITA THAKKAR - ON MOMPRENEUR

ANAITA THAKKAR - ON MOMPRENEUR

It’s pretty clear when you first meet Anaita Thakkar from the stunning jewellery brand Lustre, that she absolutely loves what she does. And why wouldn’t she?  Anaita’s passion in working with gemstones shines through in her work and we managed to pin her down for a few minutes for a quick chat
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EXPAT LIVING - READER FAVOURITES

EXPAT LIVING - READER FAVOURITES

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THE GIRL'S GUIDE TO GEM CUTTING

THE GIRL'S GUIDE TO GEM CUTTING

Lapidary, the art of working or cutting in stone, only applies to working with small ge...
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APRIL - DAZZLING DIAMONDS

APRIL - DAZZLING DIAMONDS

  Symbolic of eternal love, and thought to be one of the hardest substances on the glob...
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MARCH - ALLURING AQUAMARINE

MARCH - ALLURING AQUAMARINE

Nearly all Aquamarines on the market have been heat treated to enhance the colour. In meeting with the consumer preference for aquamarines in deep blue, the stones are heated near 800 degrees Fahrenheit, which causes the blue colour to emerge and the yellow/green tones to disappear. As a gemstone, they work equally beautifully set in silver or gold. Many aquamarine stones are virtually free of inclusions and their lustre is vitreous or glass-like.
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LUSTRE - FEATURES ON KREMB DE LA KREMB

LUSTRE - FEATURES ON KREMB DE LA KREMB

To read the full article - http://www.krembdelakremb.com/lustre ...
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WHY YOU SHOULD BE SHOPPING LOCAL......AS WELL!

WHY YOU SHOULD BE SHOPPING LOCAL......AS WELL!

From Bestseller, to the latest gadgets, and sometimes even groceries, there is no denyi...
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ANAITA THAKKAR - FEATURED ON CONNECTED WOMEN

ANAITA THAKKAR - FEATURED ON CONNECTED WOMEN

Running your own business is challenging, but never boring. And that fits me just fine. I could never be the person that works regular hours, and sees the same people around me every single day. That would be soul destroying.

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WHY YOU SHOULD BE SHOPPING ONLINE

WHY YOU SHOULD BE SHOPPING ONLINE

When a piece of jewellery is displayed in a shop, show booth, or even at a private even...
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LABRADORITE - FROZEN FIRE!

LABRADORITE - FROZEN FIRE!

It is referenced in legends by the Innuit tribe whose folklore claims that Labradorite fell from the frozen fire of the Aurora Borealis - now how can you not love a stone with magic like that? 
With  it's quiet beauty it's often easy to overlook labradorite especially when compared to the more obvious charms  of Opals or Amethysts but have another look at that piece of jewellery,  let it catch the light and watch the iridescence take your breath away. 
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