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In Echoes of the Earth, Rhea Poddar Loyalka redefines gemstone jewellery as a poetic homage to nature’s raw beauty. Think hand-carved tourmalines, spring-set leaves, and rare gems like Australian ...

Global demand for opals is soaring, pushing up prices of the gemstones. As the 40ft (12m) drill rattles down through the red dirt, miner Craig Stutley makes a statement that sounds a lot like what he ...