Zircon has to be one of the most misunderstood gemstones?
Often confused with man-made Cubic Zirconia,(CZ) Zirconium dioxide
Make no mistake, Zircon is a gem worthy of your attention.
Some Zircon crystals are over 4 billion years old, making them among the oldest materials on Earth. Despite its rich history and geological significance, Zircon often gets overlooked, and is very underutilised. I believe that Zircon deserves more attention.
Take Grandma’s old brooch, for instance. Many clients tell me, “It’s nice… but it’s not something I’d wear.” That’s where we come in. We can redesign it, incorporating its diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, you name it into a completely modern and wearable piece, even reusing the gold or platinum.
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To ensure the best results, we carefully analyse the piece to understand how it was constructed. This step is crucial to avoid causing further damage as there are many ways to craft a piece. There are many types of solders each with its own melting temperature, so care must be taken before any work is carried out to determine the most effective way to restore a piece for you.
With our expertise we can provide sound advice, and perform repairs to the highest standard.
If you have a treasured piece in need of attention, we’re here to help.
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The jewellery trend is taking over the traditional diamond market, mainly due to their cheaper price.
Auckland's Holland & Co Fine Jewellery owner Greg Holland told Mike Hosking people can't tell the difference between lab grown and real with the naked eye.
He says someone would need strong magnifying equipment to see the growth lines on manmade ones.
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