Diamonds may be forever, but Australian Gemstones are having their moment

Diamonds may be forever, but Australian Gemstones are having their moment


The Australian jewellery industry is going through a big, beautiful shift. Supply chain ethics, consumer demand and the advancement in technology for lab grown diamonds is shaking everything up.

We're moving away from minimalism and further towards statement pieces with unique and personalised accents. Searches for Sapphires, Opals and Emeralds surged in 2024, making room for the wonderful world of Australian gemstones to take the stage- reflecting a preference for colourful, unconventional styles. Here are the three you should know about.

Sapphires

Australian Sapphires are highly valued for their exceptional quality, rich and vibrant colour and ethical mining practices. They have a rich history, connecting them to Australia's cultural heritage and land. Australia is known for our Parti Sapphires which are primarily sourced from the gem-rich regions of Queensland and New South Wales. Unlike traditional sapphires, which generally display a single, uniform blue, a parti sapphire includes a natural blend of blues and greens caused by trace elements during formation. This makes each stone completely unique.

Cristina Ring with Australian Sapphire

Opals

Australian Opals are significant both culturally and economically. Opals are Australia's National gemstone, holding deep spiritual meaning for Indigenous Australians, symbolising creating stories and the connection between the earth and the divine. Australia is also the world's leading producer of precious opals, with high quality opals like Black Opal from Lightning Ridge NSW and Boulder Opal from Queensland. 

Naomi Ring with Black Opal

Pearls

The most highly prized pearl in the world, the Australian South Sea Pearl is cultured in the pristine waters of Australia's Northwest coastline. The perfect environment, combined with leading pearling practices, produce the largest and finest quality pearl with a natural lustre unequalled by any other pearl.

 

Alix Necklace with Australian Pearl

 

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