Jewel Trader May 2017

GEMSTONE AND PEARL EDITION MARCH 2017 JEWEL TRADER

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CONTENTS AUTORE METROPOLITAN AUTORE 18k Black Gold with Diamonds and METROPOLITANHONG KONG INTERNATIONAL South Sea pearls. Inspired by the 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds and South Twin Jewellery Shows Palace de Versailles in Paris Sea pearls. Inspired by Price on request the Chrysler Building in page 05 New York INCLUSIONS Price on request By African Gemmological Laboratory AUTORE METROPOLITAN page 11 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds and South Sea J.P.P.E pearls. Inspired by the Catherine Palace in Manufacturing Jewellers St Petersburg Price on request page 17 AUTORE METROPOLITAN AUTORE METROPOLITAN GEMGOLD 18k Yellow Gold with 18k White Gold with Rubies, Diamonds, Garnets, Topaz and Gemstones Diamonds and South Sea South Sea pearls. Inspired by pearls. Inspired by the page 19 the Taj Mahal in Agra Forbidden City in Beijing Price on request ZULTANITE Price on request page 23 PRODUCT SHOWCASE E-COMMERCE The Tanzanite Company / Tanzanite maps By Shopkeeper Solutions set in 18ct white or yellow gold page 25 Prices range from R5500 to R6500 PEARL FARMS By Marge Dawson page 31 BLUE HUES By Arthur Thomas page 37 Publisher: Member of: JEWELLERS’ NETWORK PUBLICATIONS The Jewellers’ Network Directory The ‘industry bible’ of information, also available online.3 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 Kodama / 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.30ct 1.8ct Weight +- 8g (without chain) Price on request Kodama / 18K Rose Gold Diamnods 0.4ct Weight +- 8g (without chain) Price on request Jewel TraderThe most widely distributed trade publication, also available on online. Jewel Trader Online Our Digital Magazine, also available online. Tel:(+27) 10 030 0888 / Fax: (+27) 86 508 5705 Website: www.jewellersnetwork.co.za Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 525, Fourways North, 2086 Print: Design:Nectarine Litho Yuppiestudios www.nectarinelitho.co. za www.yuppiestudios.co.za No editorial matter or information published in Jewellers’ Network Directory may be SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCT HERE reproduced in any form without the prior consent of the publisher. The publisher accepts no FOR ONLY R800 PER JEWELLERY PIECE.responsibility, liability or obligation of any statement, photograph or illustration appearing in the REFER TO OUR RATE CARD ON WWW.JEWELLERSNETWORK.CO.ZA advertisements. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information publishedin this Directory, however, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors, or for any consequences arising there from.

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FEATURED ARTICLE THE FOURTH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND, GEM & PEARL SHOW AND THE 34TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW GATHER ABOUT 4,480 EXHIBITORS FROM 53 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS, FORMING THE WORLD’S LARGEST JEWELLERY MARKETPLACE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL TWIN JEWELLERY SHOWS5 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 Organised by the Hong Kong “This demonstrates that the jewellery The survey found that 56 per cent industry remains confident about of the respondents expect overall Trade Development Council business prospects this year, sales this year to be steady, while (HKTDC), the fourth Hong Kong reinforcing Hong Kong’s position 28 per cent expect an increase; International Diamond, Gem as a proven global promotion and whereas 69 per cent expect prices & Pearl Show (28 February- sourcing hub for the industry, as well to be steady and 23 per cent expect 4 March) and the 34th Hong as the success of our ‘two shows, two them to rise. For both product Kong International Jewellery venues’ format. Analysing the buyer categories and product materials, Show (2-6 March) concluded statistics this year, we can see that survey respondents expect items successfully. buyer attendance from emerging with more affordable prices will be markets recorded a considerable more popular. In terms of product The two shows featured about 4,480 increase, such as the Chinese categories, survey respondents exhibitors, and attracted over 85,000 mainland as well as Malaysia and are mostly optimistic about the buyers from 144 countries and the Philippines from ASEAN and prospects of trendy fashion jewellery regions, up six per cent over last year. Russia, Turkey and Iran on the Belt (72%), followed by jewellery for More than 33,000 buyers visited the and Road. The double-digit growth of weddings and special occasions Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, while buyer attendance from these regions (58%) and precious jewellery (58%). some 52,000 visitors attended the reflects their market potential. The Jewellery Show. local jewellery industry should not In terms of price range, 54 per cent overlook these opportunities.” of the respondents expect products “Despite economic challenges, priced from US$101-US$500 to have especially in the luxury goods market, Survey: Industry cautious about the greatest potential this year, the two shows attracted a record general market prospects followed by products in the number of buyers. The exhibitors US$501-US$1,000 (51%) price range. are also generally satisfied with The HKTDC commissioned an For product materials, 43 per cent of the results at the two shows,” said independent onsite survey during the the respondents expect karat white Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive two shows, interviewing more than gold to be in greatest demand this Director, HKTDC. 1,300 buyers and exhibitors about year, followed by karat rose gold their views on market prospects and (33%) and karat yellow gold (23%). product trends.

Meanwhile, respondents favouring Twin Jewellery Shows Help Hong A buyer even placed orders on themore precious raw materials such Kong companies explore markets spot. Heidi Gygax, Sourcing Manageras pure gold and platinum were of Na Hoku, Inc. from the Unitedlower at 19 per cent and 10 per cent Held at the Hong Kong Convention States said that the Internationalrespectively. and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the Jewellery Show is a barometer of International Jewellery Show featured the latest product trends, providingAs for gemstones, 41 per cent of premier jewellery from around plenty of new designs. She placedthe respondents believe diamonds the world, providing an important an order for pearl and gemstonewill have the greatest potential this business hub for Hong Kong’s jewellery totaling US$50,000 fromyear, the highest among gemstones jewellery enterprises. at least two Hong Kong exhibitors.though it is lower than last year’s The buyer Bahram Fathi, Manager54 per cent. This is followed by Karen Cheung, Head of Sales & of Hassan’s Jewellery from Kuwait,aquamarine (14%) and emerald Marketing of Continental Holdings bought US$450,000 worth of(13%). Ltd, said that their buyer traffic at the diamonds from a Hong Kong supplier fair was better than last year. Other at the Diamond, Gem and PearlThe survey also charted industry’s than strengthening their relationship Show. He also said the Jewelleryviews on business operations this with existing clients, they also met Show gathers the latest designs, andyear. The respondents mostly expect with new buyers from Russia and the he expects to buy US$100,000 worththat the major challenge will come United Kingdom. of jewellery at the show. He plans tofrom global economic fluctuations visit the show again next year.(49%), followed by price fluctuations The local jewellery design brand Onof raw materials (41%), fluctuations of Tai Jewellery has participated in the Important hub for overseasexchange rates (29%) and increases International Jewellery Show for a exhibitorsin operating costs (28%). Most of the number of years to look for more newrespondents are optimistic about buyers. The third generation of the The Japanese exhibitor Crossforthe Chinese mainland market (63%), family business and designer Lisa Lee has been promoting their patentedfollowed by the North American said that they met with buyers from “Dancing Stone” setting techniquemarket (54%) and Western Europe Australia, the Chinese mainland, and holding jewellery awardmarket (52%). Italy and Taiwan on the first day of presentations during the Jewellery the show. Show since 2011. THIS YEAR’S JEWELLERY SHOWS SEE A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN BUYERS FROM EMERGING MARKETS SUCH AS THE CHINESE © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORKMAINLAND AS WELL AS MALAYSIA AND THE PHILIPPINES FROM ASEAN AND RUSSIA, TURKEY AND IRAN ON THE BELT AND ROAD. ATTENDANCE IN EACH OF THESE REGIONS RECORDED DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH YEAR-ON-YEAR.THE FOURTH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND, GEM & PEARL SHOW AND THE 34TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL 6 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 JEWELLERY SHOW ATTRACT MORE THAN 85,000 BUYERS FROM 144 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS

FEATURED ARTICLE (Continued) Hidetaka Dobashi, CEO of the Effective sourcing and He said that the demand for company, stated that, as intellectual network-building tanzanite and emerald is strong, property in Hong Kong is well- especially for buyers from the protected, it is perfect for promoting This is the fourth time that the mainland and across Asia. They plan their patented setting technique. HKTDC has adopted the “two shows, on returning to the show next year. Participating in the Jewellery Show two venues” format for the twin helps them raise brand awareness jewellery shows, with the Jewellery Chang Hatta, Chairman of the Hatta and promote their technique to the Show held at the HKCEC housing New World Co. Ltd. from Taiwan, industry, effectively attracting more finished jewellery and the Diamond, said that a lot of buyers from the licensees. Gem & Pearl Show held at the mainland, Middle East, Europe and AsiaWorld-Expo focusing on Russia visited their booth and were MKS Jewelry International Co., Ltd. jewellery raw materials. keen to buy at the show. More from Thailand is also a long-time importantly, the show provides exhibitor at the Jewellery Show. For both exhibitors and buyers, it the ideal networking platform for Farhan M. Baqri, Sales Manager of the is much more effective to source the company to strengthen their Company, said that their products and connect with potential business relationship with clients. attracted many buyers from Europe, partners. Imran Khan, CEO of Sparkle Middle East, South Africa and the Gems, said that they completed a Jain Kirnesh Amritial, Managing US, and 10 buyers placed orders on number of orders during the fair Director of KamiRus from Russia, the spot on the first two days of the period, including an order of more stated that through the business show. They hope to apply for a larger than US$2 million worth of tanzanite matching services they had met booth next year. by a Chinese mainland buyer. with a Belgian diamond supplier. They wish to place an order of SPONSORED BY THE TANZANITE FOUNDATION, THE GALA DINNER IS HELD ON THE US$200,000-US$300,000 worth of FIRST DAY OF THE SHOW (2 MARCH). LOCAL ARTISTES SAMANTHA KO (BOTTOM diamonds and jewellery. RIGHT) AND SAMMI CHEUNG (BOTTOM LEFT) ATTEND THE GALA DINNER, He said he was glad to have shared SHOWCASING EXHIBITORS’ DAZZLING COLLECTIONS his views at the buyer forum on the development of the Russian market and to have met with more buyers and exhibitors. During the two shows, a number of networking receptions were organised to provide a rich exhibition experience for both exhibitors and buyers, including the Gala Dinner sponsored by the Tanzanite Foundation, seminars exploring diamond and gemstone grading and analysing product trends, buyer forums, jewellery craftsmanship demonstration, jewellery parades and cocktail receptions.7 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 ABOUT THE HKTDC Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets, while providing business insights and information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

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9 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 Suppliers of calibrated smalls, certified diamonds and diamond jewellery 27 Ridge Road, 3rd floor Tel:0110276927 West wing, Parktown 0786003825/0833938199 Johannesburg Email: [email protected]

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FEATURED ARTICLE INCLUSIONS IN GEMMOLOGY AN INCLUSION IS A CLARITY CHARACTERISTIC, ENCLOSED WITHIN A GEMSTONE, OR BREAKING THE SURFACE FROM THE INTERIOR. INCLUSIONS ARE NORMALLY PERCEIVED AS BEING A NEGATIVE FEATURE IN A GEM AS THEY USUALLY DEVALUE A STONE, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF ‘HORSETAIL’ INCLUSIONS IN DEMANTOID GARNETS AND PHENOMENAL GEMS WHERE THE INCLUSIONS CAUSE THE PHENOMENA. Needles TWO PHASE INCLUSION IN EMERALD. THREE PHASE INCLUSION IN EMERALD. These long thin needle like THREE PHASE AND FINGER PRINT INCLUSIONS inclusions are normally minerals11 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 trapped within the host, but they HOLLOW GROWTH TUBES IN HOLLOW GROWTH TUBES IN could also be hollow growth AQUAMARINE, OFTEN CALLED ‘RAIN’. AQUAMARINE, OFTEN CALLED ‘RAIN’. tubes, a defect formed during the crystals growth. Fluids Often fluids are trapped within a gemstone whilst it is forming. These fluid inclusions may be fine hair like inclusions called trichites as is often seen in tourmaline. When the fluid cools it may release a gas bubble, making it a ‘two phase’ inclusion. Occasionally a solid will form as the liquid and gas cool, this would be called a ‘three phase’ inclusion and is often seen in emerald. Clouds Clouds are normally a mass of tiny impurities or microscopic crystals, this can make the stone appear ‘milky’. Clouds are often seen in diamonds from Zimbabwe. Majestic Collection Contact us to find out how to become a stockist. 33 Bree Street, Cape Town, South Africa TEL: 021 419 2000/ 060 801 4954 www.byldiamonds.com [email protected]

Crystals and Mineral InclusionsCrystals and other minerals canbe enveloped by a crystal as itgrows or they can form within thehost if the conditions are right. It isnot uncommon to have crystals ofthe same material trapped withina larger host, in diamonds this isreferred to as a ‘knot’. RUTILE IN BLACK STAR SAPPHIRE.RUTILE NEEDLES OFTEN REFERRED STAR RUBY, THE ASTERISM IS CAUSED BY MANY FINE RUTILE NEEDLES THAT ARE TO AS SILK IN STAR RUBY. ORIENTED AT 3 INTERSECTING PLANES WITHIN THE CORUNDUM.PYRITE CRYSTAL IN EMERALD. MANY CRYSTAL INCLUSIONS CLOUD OF TINY PIN POINTS © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK IN ZIRCON. IN DIAMOND.THE CLOUD IN THIS ZIMBABWEAN FINE CLOUD OF PARTIALLY EXSOLVED GOLDEN RUTILE AND FLUID 12 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017DIAMOND FORMS THE SHAPE OF A SILK AND A FINGERPRINT INCLUSION IN INCLUSIONS IN QUARTZ. MALTESE CROSS. NATURAL SAPPHIRE.total diamond weight=1.55ct total diamond weight=1.14ct approx appearance=3.50ct approx appearance=1.75ct

FEATURED ARTICLE (continued) FRACTURE SHOWING THIN FILM YELLOW AND BLUE ‘FLASH EFFECT’ FUCHSITE MICA AND RUTILE INTERFERENCE IN THIS NATURAL SEEN IN THIS FRACTURE INCLUSIONS AS WELL AS A FILLED DIAMOND. FINGERPRINT IN QUARTZ. PINK SAPPHIRE. Needles RUTILE AND OTHER MINERAL INCLUSIONS IN QUARTZ. These long thin needle like inclusions are normally minerals trapped within the host, but they could also be hollow growth tubes, a defect formed during the crystals growth. Fluids Often fluids are trapped within a gemstone whilst it is forming. These fluid inclusions may be fine hair like inclusions called trichites as is often seen in tourmaline. When the fluid cools it may release a gas bubble, making it a ‘two phase’ inclusion. Occasionally a solid will form as the liquid and gas cool, this would be called a ‘three phase’ inclusion and is often seen in TRICHITES (FINE FLUID INCLUSIONS) HOLLOW GROWTH TUBES RESPONSIBLE IN TOURMALINE. FOR THE CHATOYANCY IN THIS CATS-EYE TOURMALINE.13 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 Cell: 082 490 0219 | Tel: 011 465 0208 Email: [email protected] | Web: www.agemlab.co.za Address: Suite 8, 4th Floor, Block E, The Pivot Office Park, Montecasino, Fourways, JHB, SA, 2055

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FEATURED ARTICLE17 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 “JPPE is a Cape Town based family “ O ur passion for Gemstones and business that has been servicing the jewellery industry for 50 years. jewellery inspires us to create stunning jewellery for the locals and tourists. From Big Five and African flavours to a classic styling with gemstones in all the colours of the rainbow. We offer a large selection of jewellery styles and Gemstones. Diamond and Tanzanite jewellery is still a favourite with the tourists while other Gems like Morganite, Aquamarine, London Blue topaz, Swiss blue topaz, Garnet, Rhodalite, Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine, Tourmaline, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire continue to dazzle the African jewellery industry. With the innovation of CAD designing together with the years of knowledge from our skilled artisans we offer you craftsmanship on par with international standards. Our clients are also invited to bring their customers’ own ideas for us to design and fabricate. Our online catalogue for wholesale, www.jppe.co.za is under reconstruction and will be available soon. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ME: KYLE GILSON 0214247764 OR EMAIL US: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ALL TANZANITE STONES AND JEWELLERY CERTIFIED BY:

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FEATURED ARTICLE GEMGOLDGEMSTONESWith more than 20 This has helped to ensure that precious and semi-precious © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK GemGold Gemstones is one gems, in calibrated, as well asyears of experience in of the preferred suppliers to single stones. We courier daily 20 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017the gemstone industry, Chevron, and that they’re a to out of town clients and tryGemGold Gemstones, is longstanding member of the to do a next day service wherestill going strong! Jewelry Council. possible.What once started as a small GemGold Gemstones supply to FOR ALL YOUR GEMSTONEbusiness, with Andre de Klerk, trade only, which is challenging REQUIREMENTS PLEASE FEELbuying and selling rough in tough economic times. FREE TO CALL OUR OFFICES ON:gemstones, has flourished over However, recently they havetime, into a substantial and launched their new website, 011 484-0913/4reputable gemstone business. where clients can order, view AND SPEAK TO ISOBELLESome might say the magic and get prices online. MEYERSON WHO IS KNOWN TOcame to life, once Andre’s wife, MOST OF OUR CLIENTS ANDErrolene, joined him. Errolene The website is very informative ALWAYS READY AND WILLING TOquickly found her niche and for jewellers, as they are able ASSIST.specialised in the selling of cut to get immediate real-timegems, in the jewellery industry. quotes for their clients. Even ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN after office hours, jewellers CONTACT US BY MAIL:The couple decided to focus can still access the site andon selling their gemstones to assist their clients timeously. ISOBELLE:jewellers, and have been doing GemGold Gemstones, urges [email protected] for over two decades. As jewellers to go online and ANDRE:a family run concern, it has register, so as to make use of [email protected] challenging at times, as this fantastic service. Jewellers ERROLENE:the trade fluctuates. Yet the will be supplied with a unique [email protected] and vision for GemGold login username and password.Gemstones has remained WWW.GEMGOLD.CO.ZAthe same. To source and sell At GemGold Gemstones, ourquality products, ensuring single Tanzanites, Emeralds,credibility and integrity in an Rubies and Sapphires areoften cut-throat industry. all certified by the EGL andA principle they take both pride GemGold Gemstones strives toand pleasure it. supply only natural, well cut

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FEATURED ARTICLE “ Zultanite is the name used “ for a particular form of Turkish diaspore. The Turkish deposit Many of the durability concerns These colors can usually be observed with other gems are due to the using 6500K fluorescent for the remains the world’s treatments received after mining and daylight and 2500K incandescent only source of Zultanite cutting. Zultanite is very durable for clear bulbs or decorative tube (color-change, gem quality its hardness (6.5-7.0 Mohs scale). lighting for candlelight. diaspore) and is recovered23 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 using only environmentally Because of the high refractive index It is more difficult to see multiple safe mining techniques. of 1.7 and consistently excellent colours in smaller stones and while cutting, Zultanite is always very this may disappoint people who Zultanite was named in honour of brilliant and dispersive. Even in have seen larger gems, one can still The Ottoman Sultans that ruled a low light, Zultanite will sparkle and observe the incredible brilliance and vast empire for many centuries. in more intense light it will show dispersion in any light. many rainbow colors from the high The GIA classifies Zultanite as a Type dispersion. Actually mounting these smaller II transparent gemstone. Zultanite gems improves their appearance almost always contains inclusions. In addition to the different colours and all of the beauty of Zultanite seen through dispersion and is best seen when the gemstone is Inclusions are a fascinating hallmark pleochroism, Zultanite is a colour worn in real life so the gem is moved of authenticity, recording a gem’s change gemstone. In daylight, about subtly changing colors and natural relationship with the earth. the gem is a beautiful kiwi to lime exploding with light. green. When moving to low inside Zultanite is 100% natural with no heat or candlelight, Zultanite will slowly Zultanite over 2.5 carats are treatment, radiation, fillers or other change from champagne to considered rare and show dramatic enhancements. cinnamon, peach and sometimes colour change. an amber.

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FEATURED ARTICLE JEWELMER PEARL FARMS IN THE PHILIPPINES Many interesting and PEARL DIVERS CLEANING THEIR OYSTERS OF different Pearl Farms are UNDERGROWTH TO ENABLE THEM TO FEED. scattered around the World. Pearls from rivers and lakes JEWELMER GOLD PEARLS IN ORIGINAL SHELL are called ‘freshwater pearls’ while all others are called31 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 PEARL FARMS ‘sea pearls’. BY MARGE DAWSON Hazards Pearl Farmers face, include wild storms at sea Email: [email protected] resulting in loss of crops, ‘Red Web-site: www.pearlsofcreation.com Tides’ that use up the water’s Pintrest: www.Pinterest.com/1000pearls/ oxygen, thieves that steal crops and others that blow up coral PEARLS OF CREATION ~ A-Z OF PEARLS reefs for the calcium content. 2nd Edition with Bronze Award. It takes a minimum of 18 months Book available for purchase at to 2 years years for strong pearl www.amazon.com nacre growth. Pearl divers need to www.barnesandnoble.com continually clean the undergrowth www.powells.com off the oyster shells, growing in heavy wire baskets underwater, so that oysters can feed and grow their pearls. Different species of oysters produce different colors pearls, for example, Pinctada Maxima with pure white shells produce pure white or gold pearls, while Margaritifera-cumingi are well known for the black pearls of Tahiti and various darker pearls. Cultivated pearls which emerge in unmarketable colors, are drilled and dyed. Other pearls are treated with Gamma rays, which gives them a darker, metallic look, almost like some Black pearls. More about the various Pearl Farms Micronesia Pearls, on a small atoll in the Pacific Ocean, are teaching their locals how to make simple jewelry, while their best pearls are sold internationally. Pearls Fiji, est. 1999, farm with local oysters in their nutrient-rich waters. Their multi-colored natural variety includes copper, green, pistachio, blues, gold and more.

PEARLS FIJI – CULTIVATING PEARLS IN LOCAL OYSTERS EYRIS BLUE PEARL COMPANY, NZ – ABALONE MABEThis pearl farm uplifts its own They grow their own baby oysters, Paspaley Pearls, est. in early © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORKcommunity by paying dividends called “spats” and even sing to 1930’s, is one of the oldest pearlto the local village. their baby oysters, saying “Happy cultivating farms. They culture the Babies, bring forth beautiful most beautiful variety of perfectlyThe American Pearl Co, in cultured ‘gold’ pearls”. spherical pearls in the WesternNashville, TN, est. 1931, Cultivate oceans of Australia. Using thefresh-water pearls in huge Unio The Eyris Blue Pearl Co. in C.C N Pinctada Maxima Oysters, theirmussels in the Mississippi river in Z, are using the beautiful, colorful pearl colors range from pureCamden, Tennessee. They form Paua abalones to grow only about white to pale pink and silvercultured pearls of many different 3 Mabé at a time, from which they pearls. These oysters can grow upshapes and sizes, not spherical, as make beautiful, colorful earrings, to ‘dinner-plate’ size over approx.mussel shells are too flat. pendants and necklaces. 10 years, and produce multiple harvests.They utilize the shell for fancy In the rivers of China, ‘Souffle’buckles, earrings and more. In pearls are another amazing variety Read more fascinating storiesearly years, they sold the shells of the colorful freshwater pearls about the history of pearls andto the Pearl Button Industry in being cultivated. Their methods pearl farms in my Bronze AwardMuscatine, Iowa, USA, to make are very different, They create winning, cross-referenced book,Mother-of pearl buttons, and as hollow pearls which are lighter in “Pearls of Creation, A-Z of Pearls –nuclei for the pearl culturing trade. weight, not having a bead nucleus. 2nd Edition”. The contact details ofThere is an interesting Pearl Button The Oceanographic Inst. at the pearl Farmers featured in myMuseum in Muscatine. Florida Atlantic University, USA, are book, are included. culturing pearls, in aquacultureJewelmer in the Philippines, tanks in a laboratory, using Conch My book pays tribute to God, forproduce beautiful gold pearls, shells. Their colors range from dark His Creation of the waters of theusing the Pinctada Maxima oysters. pinks to paler shades, yellow into World, and the life therein. golds, browns and white.AMERICAN PEARL COMPANY MUSCLES USED FOR PEARL BUTTONS 32 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 PASPALEY PEARLS, AUSTRALIA HARVESTING PEARLS BLACK PEARLS OF TAHITI

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37 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 FEATURED ARTICLE BLUE HUES BY ARTHUR THOMAS Agate blue lace Viable deposits of this attractive agate with its delicate lacy blue and white banding occur in both South West and East Africa. Apatite This name, derived from the Greek for “I am misleading” is probably a reference to its marked resemblance to the harder and more valuable mineral, beryl. Sapphire blue apatite is sometimes given the varietal name Moroxite it was produced as a by-product of emerald mining at the Cobra Mine, Phalaborwa. There are mines in Madagascar that produce apatite in a wide range of hues including the very collectible electric-blue and neon-green varieties. Aquamarine This sea green to sky blue variety of beryl is coloured by traces of iron. It occurs in the form of relatively large, bright hexagonal crystals in pegmatite vugs. The most typical inclusions are masses of parallel negative crystal cavities termed “rain”. It is frequently associated with quartz, topaz and tourmaline. Major sources include Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Azurite A copper carbonate, azurite exhibits a fabulous colour however over time it eventually alters to the more stable green carbonate, malachite. The Copperbelt of Zambia and Zaire is the principal modern source of these minerals. The famous deposits of Russia and Namibia are mostly worked out. Azurmalachite Combining both the blue and green carbonates azurmalachite forms beautiful specimens. It also takes a good polish so it can be cut into very attractive cabochons.

Benitoite © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK This is an exceptionally rare gem often described as having the colour of a sapphire and the fire of a diamond. Since its discovery in 1907 benitoite mining 38 / JEWEL TRADER / MARCH 2017 has been confined to a few very small deposits in the New Idria district of San Benito County, California. Current availability is limited to such very small fragments that can be obtained by working through the old mine dumps. Celestite This ethereal blue gem is found in crystal lined vugs. It is relatively soft so it is generally sold as a specimen. Chalcedony This translucent blue material makes wonderful sculptures but it is usually to be seen in the form of cabochons. Chrysocolla Compact, intensly silicified chrysocolla, termed “gem silica” is highly prized and yields popular very colourful cabochons. Diamond Intense blues are amongst the rarest of diamonds. The best known being the Hope Diamond currently displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. It is reputed to bring ill-fortune to its owner. Dumortierite This R.A.F blue material that is usually marketed as dumortierite is actually massive quartz heavily impregnated with fine needles of the blue mineral dumortierite. It is suitable for carving or cabs. Eilat stone This ornamental material is Israel’s national stone. It is also called King Solomon’s stone since it was first discovered at King Solomon’s copper mines near the city of Eilat. It comprises an intergrowth of chrysocolla, turquoise and malachite.ARTHUR THOMASFELLOW, GEM-A(GTBR) / GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST GIA (USA) / CERTIFIED EVALUATOR (SA)EMAIL: [email protected] / TEL: 011 784 0172 / FAX: 086 692 0244

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