Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The four Cs — colour, cut, clarity and carat, a system invented by DeBeers in 1939 — guide the pricing of ...
Whether it’s a dazzling emerald engagement ring or a ruby heirloom necklace, a bright piece of jewelry can instantly elevate any outfit. And these precious gems are far more than just beautiful to ...
The international gem trade can be a shady business. In a quiet corner of a busy London pub, a trader, who asked to remain anonymous, tells C&EN about passing off synthetic gems, made in a ...