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Which Crown will be used for King Charles III's Coronation?

King Charles III’s coronation is on 6th May 2023. As per tradition, King Charles will be crowned using the St Edwards Crown, “the most important and sacred of all crowns” in the British Crown Jewels. With over 400 years of regal tradition, this iconic symbol of royal power is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, studded with precious gems and glittering with gold.

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What are "Crimson Red" Rubies: A Newly Coined Term By The Gübelin Gem Lab

As most rubies on the market now originate outside of Burma and lack the defining characteristics of "Pigeon Blood Red," the Gübelin Gem Lab has coined a new trade color term: "Crimson Red." This term is used to describe rubies that have the ideal color and quality, but with a different fluorescence criterion. It is expected to be introduced on all certificates being issued after February 2023.

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The Divers of Sewa

A short film by Laurent Cartier on the unique world of artisanal divers searching for diamonds in Sierra Leone. Out of 1.5 million artisanal diamond diggers worldwide, there are only a few thousand divers. These men are dedicated in their search for diamond-rich gravels at the bottom of the mighty Sewa river.

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