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I have already blogged about diamonds ( https://fonya.com.au/blogs/blog/diamonds-are-a-girl-s-and-boy-s-best-friend) but there is still so much to say! The name diamond is derived from the Greek adamas, meaning “indomitable” or “unbreakable” and...

The engagement ring is generally the most significant and sentimental piece of jewellery owned by a married woman. The first use of engagement rings dates back to Greek and Roman...

The modern birthstone for March is aquamarine. Famous for its pure and even blue  colour, and sparkling clarity, the aquamarine has been a valued gem in many cultures throughout history. It...

Did you know that natural pearls are produced by oysters and mussels (known as molluscs) in response to injury or attack? When an irritant, such as a piece of shell...

Chain necklaces made of precious metals have been discovered in tombs in Ur (modern day Iraq) dating back to 3000 BC. So this form of jewellery is not new! In...

The aphorism is old but true - nothing says “I love you” quite like a diamond. Diamonds are composed of a single element (carbon) and were formed at high temperature...

Amethyst has an almost worldwide distribution and is now most frequently mined in Russia, Brazil, Africa and Bolivia. Some geodes are large enough for a person to stand inside! The largest...

The accompanying photo shows severe finger swelling due to a wrist injury. Thankfully, the engagement ring was removed at the time of injury. A full recovery ensued and fingers are...