A pearl is the gem produced by oysters in saltwater, or a freshwater mollusc. In either case, a small foreign into the shell, and then into the tissue of the mollusc. If the intruder becomes trapped, and the oyster can’t rid itself of it, the foreign body become an “irritant”/ To ease the discomfort this…
DetailsBlue is the main colour of sapphire. Blue is also the favourite colour of some 50 per cent of all people, men and women alike. We associate this colour, strongly linked to the sapphire as it is, with feelings of sympathy and harmony, friendship and loyalty; feelings which belong to qualities that prove their worth…
DetailsAll of Nature’s splendour seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine opals: fire and lightening, all the colours of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Australia is the classical country of region. Almost 95% of all fine opals come from the dry and remote outback deserts, Australia. The Roman…
DetailsEmeralds are fascinating gemstones. They have the most beautiful, most intense and most radiant green that can possibly be imagine; emerald green. Inclusions are tolerated. In top quality, fine emeralds are even more value than diamonds. The name emerald comes from the Greek “smaragdos” via the Old French “esmeralde”, and really just means “green gemstone”.…
DetailsThe name Opal was probably derived from Sanskrit “upala”, meaning “valuable stone”. This was probably the root for the Greek term “Opallios”, or a “stone from several elements”. So, the ancient Romans may already have had an inkling why Opals show such a striking play of colours. Unlike most gems, Australian Opals are infinitely varied…
DetailsTourmaline are gems with an incomparable variety of colours. The reason, according to an old Egyptian legend, is that the tourmaline, on its long journey up from the centre of the Earth, passed over rainbow. In doing so, it assumed all the colours of the rain. And that is why it is still referred to…
DetailsAustralian Argyle Pink Diamonds are beyond rare and are highly sought after by collectors and investors throughout the world. The Argyle Diamond Mine is the only consistent source of pink diamonds, it represents more than 90 percent of the natural pink diamonds found in the world. The search for diamonds in a remote and undeveloped…
DetailsFrom the light blue of the sky to deep blue of the sea, aquamarines shine over an extraordinarily beautiful range of mainly light blue colours. Aquamarine is a fascinatingly beautiful gemstone. Women the world over love it for tis fine blue shades which can complement almost any skin or eye colour, and creative gemstone designers…
DetailsAll of Nature’s splendour seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine opals: fire and lightening, all the colours of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Australia is the classical country of region. Almost 95% of all fine opals come from the dry and remote outback deserts, Australia. Numerous legends…
DetailsIn earlier times, some people believed that the firmament was an enormous blue sapphire in which the Earth was embedded. Could there be a more apt image to describe the beauty of an immaculate sapphire? And yet this gem comes not in one but in all the blue shades of that firmament, from the deep…
DetailsThe Australian South Sea Pearl is the rarest and most highly prized pearls in the world. The pearling process begins in the pristine coastal waters of North Western Australia. Their natural lustre and size are unequalled by any other pearl. There are five virtues of fine pearls that define their value; Lustre, Size, Shape, Complexion…
DetailsCosmopolitan Jewellers is situated in the heart of the historic Rocks precinct of Sydney on the site of the first European settlement in Australia. Our spacious, modern and luxurious show room is located at 140 George Street under the Museum of Contemporary Art. This Art Deco inspired building is located on one of the most…
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