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Archive: October 2026

Gemstone Identification: How to Recognize Rough Diamonds & Rubies (A Complete Guide)

Gemstone Identification: How to Recognize Rough Diamonds & Rubies (A Complete Guide)
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The Pumpkin Diamond: The Complete Story of the Wor...

Oct 31, 2026 103

Discover the fascinating story of the 5.54-carat Pumpkin Diamond, a rare Fancy Vivid Orange natural...

The Pumpkin Diamond: The Complete Story of the World’s Most Famous Fancy Vivid Orange Diamond
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The Crown That Survived the Louvre Heist: Empress...

Oct 30, 2026 135

Discover the remarkable story of Empress Eugénie's crown, from its creation in 1855 to the 2025 Louv...

The Crown That Survived the Louvre Heist: Empress Eugenie’s 170-Year-Old Masterpiece

Archive: October 2026

Emerald Identification: Guide to Recognizing a Real Emerald

Emerald Identification: Guide to Recognizing a Real Emerald

October 30, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 187

Learn how to identify a real emerald using colour, inclusions, crystal structure, and physical properties. Discover the differences between natural, synthetic, and treated emeralds, understand certifi...

Diamonds in Every Shade: The Complete Guide to Natural Fancy Color Diamonds

Diamonds in Every Shade: The Complete Guide to Natural Fancy Color Diamonds

October 18, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • News And Media • 231

Discover the science, colours, rarity, and value of fancy colour diamonds. Learn about yellow, blue, pink, red, and green diamonds, GIA grading, treatments, certification, and buying tips.

A World of Red Gemstones: Beauty in Every Shade

A World of Red Gemstones: Beauty in Every Shade

October 17, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • News And Media • 260

Explore six beautiful red gemstones, including ruby, red spinel, rhodolite garnet, rubellite tourmaline, carnelian, and red jasper. Learn about their colors, hardness, treatments, quality factors, and...

Global Diamond Trade 2026: What's Driving Demand Worldwide?

Global Diamond Trade 2026: What's Driving Demand Worldwide?

October 16, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • News And Media • 467

Explore global diamond market trends for 2026, including regional demand, fancy-shaped diamond popularity, pricing shifts, lab-grown competition, and opportunities for buyers and sellers.

Engagement Ring Choices in 2026: Who Influences the Decision?

Engagement Ring Choices in 2026: Who Influences the Decision?

October 15, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • News And Media • 386

Discover the engagement ring trends shaping 2026, from solitaire settings and gold preferences to lab-grown diamonds and personalized designs. Explore buyer research, spending habits, and practical ti...

Pink Diamonds: From Soft Blush to Deep Red-Pink, The Complete Guide to Nature's Rarest Treasures -

Pink Diamonds: From Soft Blush to Deep Red-Pink, The Complete Guide to Nature's Rarest Treasures -

October 14, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • Education Blog • 294

Discover why pink diamonds are so rare and valuable. Explore their geological origins, GIA color grades, famous auction records, the Argyle mine closure, market trends, and essential tips for evaluati...

Oval Diamonds: The Definitive Guide to Finding Your Perfect Proportion

Oval Diamonds: The Definitive Guide to Finding Your Perfect Proportion

October 14, 2026 • K3ith H@wkins • News And Media • 255

Discover how oval diamond length-to-width ratios affect shape, sparkle, visual size, and finger appearance. Compare proportions from 1.30:1 to 1.50:1 and learn how to evaluate bow-tie effects, symmetr...