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- 16-11-2015
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Koh-I-Noor mystery
- 11-11-2015The Koh I Noor is probably one of the most mythical diamonds of the History.
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- 11-09-2015
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The ownership of the Bahia emerald at controversy
- 11-04-2015Known as the biggest emerald in the world, this "green gold" weights 38 kilos i.e. 180 000 carats and is valued 400 million dollars.
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- 03-04-2015
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Sotheby's is showing a 100.20-carat white diamond in Dubai
- 26-03-2015Sotheby's is currently presenting one of the most beautiful white diamonds of more than 100 carats seen on the market for the past 25 years.
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A fake Akoya pearl embellished dress stolen at the Oscars in Hollywood
- 04-03-2015The actress Lupita Nyong’o got her Oscar dress stolen and returned
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- 27-02-2015
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- 17-11-2014
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Blue zircons from Ratanakiri, Cambodia
- 29-10-2014The most beautiful zircons are from Ratanakiri, Cambodia
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- 16-10-2014
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- 25-09-2014
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- 24-09-2014
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Spinel of Mogok : the rising gemstone
- 22-09-2014The main change I can see in Mogok is that the prices of gemstones have peaked locally and throughout Burma
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Mogok, the ruby valley in Burma
- 22-09-2014Since Joseph Kessel and his book "La Vallée des Rubis", Mogok has changed very little.In Mogok, the fever for gemstones is a habit that has been lasting for ages
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The Jade Market in Mandalay in Burma-Myanmar
- 22-09-2014The so called “jade market” in Mandalay, in Upper Burma, is a fascinating place. All these craftsmen working the jade (jadeite variety) are gathered together in a closed market
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Exceptional 232 carats white diamond found at Cullinan Mine in South Africa
- 16-09-2014The British company Petra Diamonds recently said it had uncovered an "exceptional" 232 carats (46 grams) white diamond at its Cullinan mine
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- 20-08-2014
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- 08-08-2014
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Famous diamonds : The Imperial Russian diamond named Orlov
- 29-07-2014The Orlov has a fantastic history and its uncertain origin reads like a myth. According to tales, this diamond used to be found on a sacred Hindu statue
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Insecurity threatens Pakistani gemstone business
- 20-07-2014Last year the export of precious stones has fallen at an alarming rate due to ongoing political instability, security crisis and energy problems
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Van Cleef & Arpels : The magic of fine jewellery makes the Donkeyskin fairytale come true
- 10-07-2014Ever since its birth in 1896, the French jewellery House Van Cleef & Arpels is renowned for the poetry and dreaminess of its designs, mainly inspired by nature, fantasy and mythology
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Interview with Victor Tuzlukov, an incredible pearl cutter
- 07-07-2014At the 2014 edition of the Sainte Marie aux Mines gem show (France), Patrick Voillot met Victor Tuzlukov and discovered his incredible cutting expertise
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Mineral Gem 2014 edition: precious stones at Sainte-Marie aux Mines
- 30-06-2014Gems News: More than 1 000 exhibitors from 50 countries showed this year
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Mineral Gem 2014 edition: minerals and gemstones at Sainte-Marie aux Mines
- 30-06-2014More than 1 000 exhibitors from 50 countries showed this year and some tens of thousands of visitors
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The Cullinan mine’s winning blue diamond
- 23-06-2014Friday 13th June 2014 was a lucky day for Petra Diamonds : the day of the discovery of a 122.52 carat-blue diamond
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The fascination for the
- 16-06-2014The 45-carat "Hope" diamond is the biggest blue diamond known today
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The “Regent”, the French royal diamond
- 16-06-2014The “Regent” is famous for its mesmerizing beauty and purity, its weight of 140.5 carats and for telling the last twists and turns of the French Monarchy
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- 13-06-2014
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- 13-06-2014
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The diamonds, rubies and emeralds of the Treasure of Naples
- 16-05-2014The Musée Maillol in Paris presents until July 20th, 2014 some of the most precious pieces of the Treasure of Naples
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The « Grand Condé » A pear shape diamond in the heart of an apple
- 05-05-2014The “Grand Condé”, a pear-shaped light pink diamond, is said to come from the historical Indian mines of Kollnur in the Golconda region
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Famous diamonds : The Last Diamond… The Florentine
- 28-04-2014The Florentine, a legendary diamond is celebrated this week with the release of the movie “Le Dernier Diamant”
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Famous diamonds : a royal diamond, the Penthièvre
- 28-04-2014Its history is closely linked to the fall of the French monarchy...
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- 23-04-2014
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- 15-04-2014
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Ringwoodite diamond : an ocean twenty thousand leagues under the continents
- 15-04-2014A treasured diamond of less than one carat was recently found in Brazil; it features a tiny inclusion full of promises and rich in information called ringwoodite
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Somewhere over the fancy diamond Rainbow Collection
- 15-04-2014Eddy Elzas' unique and world known collection of coloured diamonds displayed at the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum
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- 17-03-2014
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Indian jewels : masterpieces of moghol treasures
- 06-03-2014During a wedding in Jaïpur, extraordinary moghol pieces came back to light
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- 03-03-2014
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- 27-02-2014
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The Blue amber from the Dominican Republic
- 10-02-2014Amber is a fascinating organic material that is extremely light ( it floats on salt water) and is found in the Dominican Republic
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- 05-02-2014
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- 03-01-2014
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- 15-11-2013
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- 27-10-2013
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Gem & Mineral 2013 Sainte-Marie aux Mines
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How do you choose a gemstone?
- 02-11-2013Color is one of the most important characteristics of a gemstone; it is also quite often the criterion for choosing a precious stone.
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Having your gemstone mounted on a ring
- 02-11-2013How to set up the mounting of your gemstone on a ring
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- 17-10-2013
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Birthstone : the gemstone of the month of birth
- 02-10-2013Birthstone : which gemstone matches with my month of birth?
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- 23-09-2013
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The precious stone of the wedding anniversary
- 30-05-2012Which precious stone shall fit to which anniversary?
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- 06-04-2012
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Types of gems cutting
- 05-04-2012The main types of cut of a gem
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- 20-03-2012
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Certificates of authenticity
- 01-03-2012The certificate delivered is a true "identity card" with the characteristics of the stone.
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The purity of diamonds and gemstones
- 01-03-2012An internationally agreed codification for diamonds...
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Color of the Diamonds
- 29-02-2012Color scale of diamonds
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- 08-06-2015
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Become a partner
- 21-11-2012You are interested in the world of precious stones and you wish to become a partner of patrickvoillot.com
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About us
- 19-11-2012Our network of partners, precious stones and jewels of patrickvoillot.com
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The gemstones portal
- 19-11-2012The aim of the precious stones homepage is to make you enter the real world of precious stones and jewels
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Our partners
- 08-03-2012Discover the network of gemstones and jewels partners of patrickvoillot.com and their location.
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Site general terms of use - Gemstones and jewels
- 27-02-2012Site general terms of use - Gemstones and jewels
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General Conditions of Sale
- 23-02-2012General conditions of sale of patrickvoillot.com website - Jewels and precious stones
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Dr Voillot Gemologist
- 03-03-2011Patrick Voillot makes you discover gemstones and puts you in touch with his network of contacts to offer you the best precious stones.