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PODCAST: UncoveringIT! Diamonds are forever-ish

This week's cover story preview delves into the significant impact and consequences of lab-grown diamonds on the traditional diamond market.

The great diamond divide

You are going to have two separate diamond markets, says National Jeweler editor Michelle Graff

It’s the end of diamonds as we know them (but lab-growns are fine)

The diamond industry faces a crisis as lab-grown stones destroy prices and threaten the economics of natural-diamond mining. But the value of scarcity may save natural diamonds.

Why rare, antique and coloured diamonds are the new luxury

The diamond industry is shifting its focus from size and sparkle to rarity and provenance, as discerning buyers seek out antique, colourful and scarce natural diamonds.

Cool and stylish statement earrings

Statement earrings are one way to make a stylish impact in cooler weather

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Kirsten Goss

The acclaimed jewellery designer talks ‘Hamnet’, A Tavola, Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ and the joy of sparkling water

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Shine time! The finest jewellery to lust after right now

From Bvlgari and Pomellato to Kirsten Goss and FOPE, our edit of the most covetable jewellery around right now

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Katherine-Mary Pichulik

The founder of PICHULIK tells us about books, art and tarot cards

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Annabel Davidson

Jewellery editor Annabel Davidson on books, art, desert island songs and life in Auckland, in our ‘Eight Questions’ Q&A series

Strauss & Co’s Cape Town Auction Week: standout lots catching our eye

Explore highlights from Strauss & Co’s upcoming Cape Town Auction Week sales – featuring Irma Stern, George Pemba, ceramics and jewellery

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Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Sahil Harilal

Charles Greig Jewellery’s marketing manager, Sahil Harilal, on art, fashion, Westlife and keeping fit on the job

Diamonds are a guy’s best friend

Men’s jewellery is making waves in fashion. Learn how Hollywood’s style icons are embracing bling and redefining red carpet looks

The Currency gift guide does… gorgeously glitzy

Glitzy gifts of gold, diamonds and other good things are part of Currency’s gift guide for the festive season

The Currency gift guide does… incredibly chic

She’s perfectly put together, brilliantly well-read and oozes effortless cool – here are all the gifts your most stylish friend could desire

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The Currency gift guide does … coastal holiday

The Currency gift guide goes full coastal with these summery gifts that are perfect for a person who loves the beach

Latest and greatest: what’s new in Joburg and Cape Town

New eats, cafés, shops and more: from Ocaso’s Mexican vibes to Ladurée’s Parisian chic, here’s what’s hot in Joburg and Cape Town right now

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The Currency edit: delightful buys

Here’s a little list of upbeat shopping items to buy and love right now

Rock stars: Cartier’s greatest hits

Cartier’s dazzling heritage jewels take centre stage in the hit show at London’s V&A

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From heirlooms to hammer price: gold shines during Joburg auction week

Strauss & Co’s upcoming sale week celebrates all things golden, glittering and iconic