Pearls with their precious lustre and organic makeup are a soft gemstone. They require a little more love and care than other precious gemstones. Here is our why and how. Restringing pearls, to knot or not too? Pearls are threaded on a silk thread, and over time the silk thread becomes worn. What was once a tightly formed necklace will…
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The September birthstone sapphire, also known as the mineral "Corundum", comes in blue, pink, green, yellow, orange, brown, brown-red, purple, violet hues and white. Revered by ancient cultures, in fact, the Persians believed that sapphires were the pedestal on which the world perched. They also thought that light reflecting off blue sapphires was what gave the sky its ultramarine hue.…
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Fairfax & Roberts Brilliance Sessions Successful Sydney businesswomen know there’s more to networking than a business card and a handshake. The best networking is all about creating meaningful relationships - sharing stories and strategies, successes as well as challenges. In 2018 Fairfax & Roberts started hosting The Brilliance Session. A women-only event designed to bring businesswomen together to be inspired…
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Jewellery repairs and restorations Sydney Your luxury jewellery is designed to last a lifetime and beyond. Our master artisans are experts not only in crafting beautiful jewellery but also in jewellery repairs, restoration and remodelling. Even jewellery of the highest quality can deteriorate over time. Claws may wear down, settings may loosen, stones may chip, precious metals may become scratched.…
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The August birthstone - peridot, associated with light, and called the "gem of the sun" by the Egyptian's this semi-precious gemstone had Cleopatra convinced she was the owner of an emerald when in fact it was peridot. And for centuries this fascinating gemstone had many mystified. CELESTIAL BIRTHSTONE The month of August has a celestial event and astronomical phenomenon where…
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