F&R Journal

Restringing Pearls, Everything You Need To Know

Pearls with their precious lustre and organic makeup are a soft gemstone. They require a little more love and care than other precious gemstones. Here is our why and how.
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Where businesswomen shine, plus 5 must-know networking tips

Successful Sydney businesswomen know there’s more to networking than a business card and a handshake. The best networking is all about creating meaningful relationships - sharing stories and strategies, successes as well as challenges.
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August Birthstone - The Peridot

The August birthstone - peridot, associated with light, and called the "gem of the sun" by the Egyptian's this semi-precious gemstone had Cleopatra convinced she was the owner of an emerald when in fact it was peridot. And for centuries this fascinating gemstone had many mystified.
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Ruby - The Birthstone of July

Ruby - the July birthstone, known as the 'king of gems' by the ancients and with their rich red colouring and a natural hardness that is second only to diamonds, rubies are a birthstone to be coveted. They are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and luck in love and their natural durability makes them perfect for everyday wear.
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The Meaning of Marriage

 

Why do we get married? “It is a way of expressing your love and devotion to another person,” writes Mark White, Ph.D, in Psychology Today. “Not the only way, of course, but a well-established and particularly declarative way.

These two aspects of commitment are, to a large extent, inseparable: the public declaration of devotion would not mean as much without the promised made therein.”

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Mattioli - Play With Light and Colour

Discover a playful new jewellery line from Mattioli, one of Italy’s most prestigious luxury jewellers, exclusively at Fairfax & Roberts. Inspired by the artwork of Kandinsky, Mondrian and Calder, the Puzzle collection combines pavé diamonds and mother-of-pearl pieces with a colourful palette that enables you to re-invent your style for every occasion and mood.
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