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    • The Anchor Collection: A Guide to Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald
    • How to Care for Gemstones: An Australian Maker’s Guide to Durability
    • The Secret Language of Gemstone Shapes: How Geometry Defines Your Design
    • Beyond Colour: How to Mix Matte, Faceted, and Polished Beads for Professional Results
    • The Maker’s Guide to Coral: Precious, Italian, Bamboo & Everything In Between
    • Best Gemstones for Everyday Wear: A Maker’s Durability Guide
    • Precious vs. Semi‑Precious Gemstones: An Australian Maker’s Guide
    • The Timeless Connection of Humans with Gemstones
    The Anchor Collection -Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald

    The Anchor Collection: A Guide to Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald

    Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald have defined fine jewellery for centuries. Discover why these three stones act as the fou...

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    How to Care for Gemstones: An Australian Maker’s Guide to Durability

    How to Care for Gemstones: An Australian Maker’s Guide to Durability

    Designing jewellery isn’t just about choosing beautiful stones — it’s about understanding how they behave in the real...

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    Natural gemstone variety for jewellery design: tumbled Emeralds, faceted aquamarine rondelles, round faceted corals, and raw amethyst and citrine nuggets.

    The Secret Language of Gemstone Shapes: How Geometry Defines Your Design

    A look at how gemstone shapes influence the mood, movement, and overall feel of a jewellery design, from classic roun...

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    Beyond Colour: How to Mix Matte, Faceted, and Polished Beads for Professional Results

    Beyond Colour: How to Mix Matte, Faceted, and Polished Beads for Professional Results

    Master the art of professional jewellery design by looking beyond colour. From the radiance of polished Ruby and Emer...

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    Mutliple strands of Italian red coral

    The Maker’s Guide to Coral: Precious, Italian, Bamboo & Everything In Between

    Not all red coral is the same. From prized Italian coral to bamboo alternatives, this guide helps makers understand...

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    Best Gemstones for Everyday Wear: A Maker’s Durability Guide

    Best Gemstones for Everyday Wear: A Maker’s Durability Guide

    Master the science of durability. This maker-focused guide breaks down gemstone hardness into clear, practical tiers ...

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    Precious vs. Semi‑Precious Gemstones: An Australian Maker’s Guide

    Precious vs. Semi‑Precious Gemstones: An Australian Maker’s Guide

    Discover the real difference between precious and semi‑precious gemstones in this modern Australian maker’s guide. L...

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    The Timeless Connection of Humans with Gemstones

    The Timeless Connection of Humans with Gemstones

    Humans have been drawn to gemstones for thousands of years — for beauty, meaning, and spiritual connection. This post...

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