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a short history of Tahitian pearls

a short history of Tahitian pearls

Tales of the South Pacific conjure a dream of tranquil lagoons surrounded by sandy palm fringed islands where lazy days are passed sipping rum from coconuts. But if you can...

a short history of Tahitian pearls

Tales of the South Pacific conjure a dream of tranquil lagoons surrounded by sandy palm fringed islands where lazy days are passed sipping rum from coconuts. But if you can...

diamonds and sustainability

diamonds and sustainability

One of the most significant jewellery purchases in life is a diamond ring. This little sparkly trinket carries on it's shoulders the weight not only of the occasion being marked...

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diamonds and sustainability

One of the most significant jewellery purchases in life is a diamond ring. This little sparkly trinket carries on it's shoulders the weight not only of the occasion being marked...

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sailing sagas - martinique

sailing sagas - martinique

Yacht life in the Caribbean - turns out its not just cocktails and sunsets. Sailing between the islands is a rollercoaster ride of screaming currents with swell and wind, and...

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sailing sagas - martinique

Yacht life in the Caribbean - turns out its not just cocktails and sunsets. Sailing between the islands is a rollercoaster ride of screaming currents with swell and wind, and...

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everything you need to know about Opals

everything you need to know about Opals

Almost all the worlds precious opal comes from Australia. Precious opals show a ‘play of colour’ which are the bright neon colours that flash across the stone and make it...

everything you need to know about Opals

Almost all the worlds precious opal comes from Australia. Precious opals show a ‘play of colour’ which are the bright neon colours that flash across the stone and make it...

the world's oldest pearl is from Arabia

the world's oldest pearl is from Arabia

On a dry and dusty island in the persian gulf archeologists poking around a stone age excavation site discovered a tiny pink pearl. It is likely the world's oldest pearl...

the world's oldest pearl is from Arabia

On a dry and dusty island in the persian gulf archeologists poking around a stone age excavation site discovered a tiny pink pearl. It is likely the world's oldest pearl...