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Prior to the late 1970s, if you were lucky enough to be given a diamond you could be categorically certain that it was genuine. The reason for this was that up until then there was no diamond substitute. However, in 1977 all that changed with the introduction of cubic zirconia in the jewellery marketplace (and, more recently moissanite, which was...

Traditionally, to celebrate one year of marriage, it is custom to gift your husband or wife something made from paper, with the more extravagant anniversary tokens such as emerald, ruby and diamond saved for later years. Diamond is traditionally gifted after 60 years of marriage. Of course there are no set rules to say that this should always be the...

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Since its first reported use by the ancient Babylonians the emerald has long been a popular choice of gemstone, with historical figures including Cleopatra holding them in high regard. Colombia and Zambia are the two main centres for modern emerald production, with Zambian emeralds being highly sought after for their strength and purer hues, making them the perfect gemstone for...