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The French Job: Canberra’s Multi-Million-Dollar Antiques Heist
French Gang Flew to Australia for $10m Luxury Heist It’s not every day Canberra finds itself cast in a plot worthy of Lupin, but October...
Brisbane Airport’s Lost & Found Goes Under the Hammer
Lost & Found Fortune: Brisbane Airport’s Treasure Chest Goes Under the Hammer If you’ve ever left your laptop at airport security or said a tearful...
The French Crown Jewels stolen from the Louvre, Paris
For centuries, the French Crown Jewels have embodied the splendour and turbulence of France itself — symbols of royal power, revolutionary fury, and national...
Exploring the World of Man-Made Created Diamonds
In the sparkling world of gemstones, diamonds have always held a special allure. However, a revolution is unfolding that is transforming the diamond industry:...
The Dark Truth about Blood Diamonds
Diamonds have long been symbols of love, wealth, and status. Their sparkle adorns engagement rings, necklaces, and crowns. However, behind the glittering facade lies...
Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to...
Colonel Blood’s plot to pinch the British Crown Jewels
The 2019 theft of €113.8 million in jewels, including the Queen’s Jewellery, from the Historic Green Vault in the Royal Palace Dresden had us...
Stolen Crown Jewels from the Royal Palace Dresden
Five burglars who stole €113.8 million in jewels, including the Queen's Jewellery from the Jewel Room, Historic Green Vault at the Royal Palace Dresden...
World’s most exquisite pink diamonds at Melbourne Museum
The largest collection of Australian pink diamonds to be shown in the world will transform the Dynamic Earth gallery at Melbourne Museum into a shimmering wonderland...
How to Clean Pearls ° Cultured Pearl Types Explained
The value of pearls is judged on six factors: color, size, shape, surface, luster, and the thickness of the nacre, a natural substance that...