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The Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstones
A fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.

Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.

Shoppers pack the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees
Kiwis have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.

How stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public sale
Authentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.

'Just do it': Founder on launching jewellery brand during Covid
Alena Hu talks to Tom Raynel about starting Bare Jewellery with no experience.

'Cursed' $1.7 billion emerald may soon return to Brazil
The giant gem was illegally taken from Brazil and smuggled into the US in 2001.

Gemstones from The Sapphire Merchant
Gemma Brain and her brother Thomas source gemstones from all over the world to sell to Kiwis who want beautiful jewellery. Video / George Heard

Who wore it better? Kim K dons Princess Diana's iconic cross pendant
Kardashian has a penchant for wearing items belonging to deceased stars.

Pounamu gallery with star clientele to open in Hamilton
Sands Carving Studio has Jason Momoa and Jack Black on its client list.

I tried an Oura Ring for a year - here's what I learnt about my health
OPINION: Putting Prince Harry's and Kim Kardashian's favourite wearable to the test.

NZ's oldest auction house responds to Temu lookalike complaints
The $180 sparkly spider brooch, its $3.63 doppelganger and an auctioneer's response.

Retail crime in NZ hinders Michael Hill result
Michael Hill has posted a disappointing result after tough year of local retail crime.

Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.

Opinion: Why Princess Kate ditched her world-famous engagement ring
OPINION: The Princess of Wales reveals surprising new jewellery.

'I can't tell my parents': Guard attacked with hammer
Jit Singh hasn't told his mother about what happened.

Security guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robbery
Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / Supplied

Decoding Meghan’s $140,000 everyday jewellery wardrobe
The Duchess of Sussex enjoys statement pieces in her extensive jewellery collection.

Hammer-wielding pair on the run after brazen robbery at Auckland jewellers
Two people carrying hammers entered the store and began smashing cabinets.

$250k jewellery store heist: Getaway driver caught with gems stuffed in bra
Video showed masked teen co-defendants, who were half her age, lash out with hammers.