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Award Winning Jewels

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Duncan Parker

JEWELLERY DESIGN Jewels are small works of art. Each is designed and planned by an artist who has the ideas to create a small wearable artwork. Jewellery design competitions are a place for artists to shine. The designer uses precious … Continue reading →

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Flawless

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Duncan Parker

Flawless The word “flawless” means one thing.  “Flawless” indicates that an item is without imperfection or blemish. It conveys the impression of something very special, out of the ordinary. Sports and Arts Only the rarest of things is flawless. In the sports … Continue reading →

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Inclusions in Gems, a view of the inner world of gemstones

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Duncan Parker

 INCLUSIONS  IN GEMS A view of the inner world of gemstones The inner world of gems is fascinating. Inclusions found within gems are the things that get gemmologists hooked on this science. We love to look at the fascinating crystals, … Continue reading →

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Garnet: A Gem of All Colours

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Duncan Parker

Garnets are among the most familiar gems, and they are the birthstone for January. We usually think of garnets as brownish red, but they come in a rainbow of colours and are among the most interesting gems available.  They are … Continue reading →

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Colour in diamonds

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Duncan Parker

  We usually think of diamonds as being colourless sparkly beauties that create joy among the recipients. And so they are. However, we also have diamonds that are colourful sparkly beauties, too. Colour is a property of almost all diamonds, … Continue reading →

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Nature in Jewels

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Duncan Parker

The work of the goldsmith and jewellery artist constantly reveals influences of nature in jewels. Faberge’s eggs, made to commemorate birth, life and reconciliation are an obvious example. The sprays of flowers that were so popular in the 1950’s and … Continue reading →

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Jewels tell stories

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Duncan Parker

 Jewels tell stories, sometimes publicly, and sometimes secretly All jewels tell stories. An engagement ring carries the story of love. A wedding ring carries the story of something never-ending within its unbroken circle. An eternity ring emphasizes that unending circle of … Continue reading →

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Diamond Shapes

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Duncan Parker

Diamond Shapes Diamond shapes are widely varied. There is a reason; a diamond crystal is like so many products of nature; slightly variable within a general form. A perfect diamond crystal is an octahedron, in the form of a four … Continue reading →

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