The key to bridal versatility: The ring jacket

One of the hottest trends in the bridal market of late is the concept of versatility. Many brides are planning multiple looks for the various occasions surrounding their wedding ceremony. For evidence, look no further than the bespoke, yet co-ordinated, Chanel outfits Sofia Richie wore at her star-studded wedding...
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Rose cuts: The hidden gems of the diamond industry

Diamond cuts—the shape, proportions, and arrangement of facets in a diamond—are often judged by their relation to light. Brilliance, fire, scintillation, and overall appearance play into a diamond’s assigned value. Before the advent of electricity, the best way to ascertain a diamond’s brightness was to hold it up to...
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Treated diamonds and their detection

Treatment processes are used to enhance the colour, clarity, durability, and appearance of gemstones, ensuring their saleability in a competitive market. While modern treatment methods guarantee the production of more attractive gems, their advancement ensures the challenging nature of treatment detection. Treatments are sometimes undertaken to deceive and defraud...
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A blue diamond’s cursed odyssey

Graded by GIA in 1988 and 1996, the famous Hope Diamond (also known as Tavernier Blue and Bleu de France) is a brilliant 45.52-carat antique cushion cut, a Fancy Deep Blue Grey Blue of VS1 clarity. This exceptional gem has stood the test of time, leaving in its wake...
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Building bonds beyond business

Nestled in a block of other businesses, right by a busy intersection, Mississauga, Ont.’s Valencia Jewellery stands as a beacon of heritage and craftsmanship. What first began as an initial gold purchase in Colombia 60 years ago, has since evolved into a family-run establishment where respect for customers and...
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Trend report: Yellow gold resurgence

Fashion trends tend to swing along a pendulum, ranging from one extreme to another every few decades. With the recent resurgence of ‘70s and ‘80s inspired looks, in everything from hairdos to fashion to pop culture, it is no surprise that the pendulum has swung back to yellow gold....
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